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1 Engineers Without Borders Welcome to the Engineers Without Borders presentation of… Energy Matters

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3 Energy Sources Solar Energy Human Energy Nuclear Energy Wind Energy Biomass Energy Hydro Energy Fossil Fuels

4 In Ontario, electricity production comes from a mix of energy sources: –Nuclear power –Hydroelectric dams –Coal –Natural gas Our Energy Sources

5 Peak Oil Oil Sands Canadian Energy Issues

6 Many people do not have access to efficient energy resources Using human energy is time intensive Energy Issues in Rural Africa

7 Energy Poverty Cycle

8 A day in the life…

9 1.Fetch water A day in the life…

10 1.Fetch water  fill ice cube tray with water A day in the life…

11 1.Fetch water  fill ice cube tray with water 2.Harvest crops

12 A day in the life… 1.Fetch water  fill ice cube tray with water 2.Harvest crops  fill egg carton with shelled seeds

13 A day in the life… 1.Fetch water  fill ice cube tray with water 2.Harvest crops  fill egg carton with shelled seeds **sell crops at the market**

14 A day in the life… 1.Fetch water  fill ice cube tray with water 2.Harvest crops  fill egg carton with shelled seeds **sell crops at the market** 3. Go to school

15 A day in the life… 1.Fetch water  fill ice cube tray with water 2.Harvest crops  fill egg carton with shelled seeds **sell crops at the market** 3. Go to school  answer quiz question

16 CountryStarting Money United States$1000 Canada$500 Ghana$100 Zambia$60 Mali$40 Malawi$20 How did you start off?

17 Energy Poverty Cycle Financial Poverty Energy Poverty Time Poverty Lack of Access to Education Quiz Questions Money Daily Tasks Tools & Technology

18 Reducing Energy Poverty

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20 Be a global citizen – Use energy more efficiently – Use more renewable energy sources Learn more! –http://www.oeb.gov.on.ca –http://www.iea.org/ What YOU Can Do

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22 A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN: “What kind of world do you want to live in, and what will it take to get there?” WWW.EWB.CA/GETOUTSIDEYOURWORLD JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR Grades 6, 7 & 8 Video entry Grades 9, 10 & 11 Photo Essay entry Grade 12 Essay entry CONTEST CLOSES APRIL 30 th 2009 Prizes include a $1500 scholarship and MEC gear Prizes include a personalized video from a volunteer based in Africa, and MEC gear Prizes include a class visit from a volunteer based in Africa, and MEC gear


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