1. Solar radiation passes through the atmosphere warming the earth

2. Some of the energy is radiated back into space

3. Some of the outgoing radiation is trapped within the atmosphere by the greenhouse gases The Earth would be 33  colder if it weren’t for the greenhouse effect The “Greenhouse Effect”

4. The problem is since industrialisation we’ve been doing this…

5. Some of the outgoing radiation is trapped within the atmosphere by the greenhouse gases The Earth would be 33  colder if it weren’t for the greenhouse effect The “Greenhouse Effect”

6. More of the outgoing radiation is trapped within the atmosphere by the increasing greenhouse gases The “Enhanced Greenhouse Effect”

7. The Whitechuck Glacier (USA) retreated 1900m between 1973 and 2006 2006 1973

8. The Boulder Glacier retreated 450m between 1987 and 2005

9. Lonnie G. Thompson Quelccaya Ice Cap Peru, 1977

10. 1000 Years of CO 2 and Global Warming Source: NOAA Temperature (Northern Hemisphere) Atmospheric CO 2

11. 650,000 Years of CO 2 and Global Warming 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0

12. 650,000 Years of CO 2 and Global Warming Today’s CO2 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0

13. 650,000 Years of CO 2 and Global Warming Today’s CO2 Projected Emissions for 2050 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0

14. The Ten Hottest Years on Record Have Occurred in the Last 13 Years SOURCE: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: National Climate Data Center

15. The warming is primarily due to Human Activities Source: IPCC Fourth Assessment Report Human Induced Factors Natural Factors

16. Rainfall is declining in the southwest

17. Streamflow in Perth Hills has dropped by 75% Source: Water Corporation of WA 2007

18. Extremes in Australia Murray Darling Basin August 2007 Hunter Valley June 2007

19. June 2007 Newcastle Flood

20. 19002000 Number of Invasive Species Frost Days 0 40 80 0 8 16 Shifts in Seasons Source: National Geographic 4.2004

21. Source: Tree Hugger Mountain Pine Beetle Damage

22. So much for what is already happening. What is projected to happen in future? Impacts on global temperatures Impacts on rainfall Impacts on drought and fire Biodiversity impacts Sea level impacts

23. Projected Temperatures in Australia to 2100

24. Projected Rainfall in Australia to 2100

25. “Extreme fire danger days likely to increase by up to 25% by 2020 & 70% by 2050” - IPCC

26. 100% of Acacia Species in Southwest WA will become extinct with 1-2  C of warming Photography by J. Flint, M. Hancock, S.D. Hopper & E. Wajon. Image used with the permission of the Western Australian Herbarium, Department of Environment and Conservation (http://florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/help/copyright). Accessed on Thursday, 18 October 2007.

28. Photo: Ove Hoegh-Guldberg 97% of the Great Barrier Reef will be bleached every year with 2-3  C of warming

30. Loss of Artic Sea Ice 1979-2007 Scientists predict the ice will be gone by 2032

33. Mandurah Today

34. Mandurah with a 1m Sea Level Rise

35. What governments need to do to stop these projections from becoming reality Establish an emissions trading scheme by 2010;  Commit to stop emissions increasing by 2010;  Set emissions reduction target of 30% by 2020;  Raise emissions reduction target for 2050 from 60% to 80%.  Stop building coal-fired power stations (until carbon capture and sequestration is a reality)

36. Examples of New Renewable Energy Technology – Solar Thermal Power

37. Examples of New Renewable Energy Technology – Wave Power

39. One hundred percent of respondents viewed climate change as strategically significant to their organisation in the next five years. Carbon conscious, Survey of executive opinion on climate change in Australia, PWC, December 2006.

40. “Ninety-four percent of companies [in Australia and NZ] recognise the potential for climate related issues to affect earnings, liabilities or the company’s general risk profile.” Carbon Disclosure Project, 2006, Australia and New Zealand.

41. “Those that adapt will survive. Those that anticipate will prosper” James Cameron, Chairman of CDP from “Confronting Climate Risk – Business, Investment and the Carbon Disclosure Project – October 2006.

42. “Climate change presents a number of risks that Courts would consider to be reasonably foreseeable.” CSIRO: Infrastructure and Climate Change Risk Assessment for Victoria: Report to the Victorian Government (2007)

43. “…many commentators have forecast a wave of climate change litigation, with parallels being drawn with the tobacco and asbestos litigation, no doubt in part because of the involvement of states and the potential scope of the proceedings.” International law firm Allens Arthur Robinson

44. “Australia’s business leaders …. see skill shortages and global warming, not overregulation and terrorism, as the biggest threats to their prosperity.” PWC’s 2007 Global CEO survey.

45. Two companies that are leading the way Westpac Dupont

46. Westpac

47. DuPont’s Public Commitment for 2010 Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 65% versus 1990 Hold total energy use flat versus a 1990 baseline Supply 10% of total energy needs from renewable resources at a cost competitive with best available fossil derived alternatives

48. Greenhouse Gas Emissions in DuPont Most CO 2 emissions come from energy use, however CO 2 is dwarfed by other GHG emissions: o The manufacture of some refrigerants create HFC’s  1 pound of HFC-23 is equivalent to 11,700 pounds of CO 2 o The manufacture of adipic acid creates N 2 O  1 pound of N 2 O is equivalent to 310 pounds of CO 2

49. 1990 GHG Emissions (CO 2 Equivalent)

50. Reducing Non-CO 2 GHG Emissions To reduce GHG emissions by 65%, Dupont had to change the way it made two profitable products: Nylon and HFC’s Developed advanced thermal destruction technology for N 2 O Co-developed a process to convert N 2 O to nitric acid Used Six Sigma methodology to improve HFC process yields Found markets for non-emissive uses of HFC-23 Building facilities to incinerate the remaining HFC- 23

51. Dupont met its GHG Goal 8 Years Early Greenhouse Gas Emissions have been reduced by 65% since 1990.

52. “What started as an effort to address our carbon footprint has turned out to be financially a very good thing.” Linda Fisher, VP of Environment, Health and Safety, DuPont

53. Why reduce your businesses carbon footprint? For future generations To live your values Customers will demand it Staff and shareholders are demanding it Because its cost is being internalised It will add value to your business

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55. An integrated approach to carbon opportunities

56. 1. Understand and Measure x xxx x x

57. 2. Committment, Policy and Objectives Could be developed during a half-day workshop with senior management:  Presentation on current state of climate change;  Identification and assessment of major climate change risks;  Development of a climate change policy linked with targets;  Agreement on approach to executing emissions reduction projects;  Agreement on approach to engaging employees and stakeholders

58. Assessing Climate Change Risks

59. 3. Reducing Emissions & 4. Replacing 6σ6σ

60. Voluntary emission reduction means Hoffman, A. (2005) “Climate change strategy: The business logic behind y greenhouse gas reductions,” California Management Review, Volume 47, Number 3, Spring. Operational improvement Anticipating & influencing climate change regulations Accessing new sources of capital Improving risk management Elevating corporate reputation Identifying new market opportunities Enhanced human resource management

61. by cutting 1.23 million tonnes of greenhouse gases $38.2 million Victorian businesses saved In one year

62. “Business cannot succeed in a society that fails.” World Business Council for Sustainable Development

63. We we all need to do to stop the projections from becoming reality Reduce our own emissions Switch to green power Offset the rest Spread the word

64. Reduce your emissions

65. Source of Greenhouse Gas Emissions for a Typical Australian Household

67. Unit Emissions from Major Food Types

68. The Good News for Red Meat Lovers Kangaroo meat has very low levels of greenhouse gases associated with its production Kangaroos produce no methane; No emissions associated with raising pasture and growing food for Kangaroos

69. How to reduce your food emissions Eat less red meat – For each kilo of red meat you remove from your diet each week, you will save approximately 1 tonne in annual emissions. Grow your own vegetables and fruits. – There are significant emissions associate with transportation and packaging of fruit and vegetables. Whatever fruit and vegetables you do buy, aim to buy locally – with minimal food miles. Eat less processed foods. – Processing inevitably means some form of electricity use and some foods undergo multiple processes before they get to the table. Minimise packaging – Take along own reusable bags for fruit and vegetables, flour, nuts etc.

70. Source of Greenhouse Gas Emissions for a Typical Australian Household

71. How to reduce your vehicle travel emissions Take the Bus – The average Perth commuter could save $7,000 per year!!! – Enjoy the chauffeur driven ride to the city Ride your Bike or Walk – Get fit and help save the planet Buy a Lower Emission Vehicle – Only when it is time to replace your existing vehicle

72. Buying a Low Emission Vehicle Source: http://www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au/

73. Source of Greenhouse Gas Emissions for a Typical Australian Household

74. Household Electricity Consumption for Typical Southwest WA Household

75. Options for Reducing Water Heating Convert to solar hot water systems: – Traditional flat plate solar hot water systems with tank on roof; – Flat plate solar hot water system with tank on ground; – Evacuated tube hot water system; – Heat pump hot water system; Reduce time of showers to 4 minutes; Install low-flow shower heads

76. Options for Reducing Heating and Cooling Use of heavy drapes and pelmets; Use of solar window films; Use of double glazing; Use of secondary glazing films; Use of shade sails; Use of shade trees and green belts around houses; Use of whirligigs; Removal of heat sources from within home (eg halogen lights); Use of ceiling fans rather than air conditioners; Use of insulation; Use of light coloured roofing (painting a dark roof white will reduce temperature by 3C);

77. Switch to Synergy offers two options for green power: “Natural Power” – Costs an extra 4.4c per unit for NaturalPower – For the average household means an extra 50c per day – Ensures 100% of your electricity comes from renewable sources “Easy Green” – Customers can sign up in $10 annual increments Switching to NaturalPower or Easy Green is easy – Call Synergy on 13 13 54 – Go to their website http://www.synergyenergy.com.au

78. Offset the rest www.carbonneutral.com.au www.climatefriendly.com

79. Spread the word

80. Want to know more? www.wardoffclimatechange.com.au

81. Want to know more? Channel 31 7:15am Tuesdays

82. The world in front of us