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Engineers Without Borders Welcome to the Engineers Without Borders presentation of… Energy Matters
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Energy Sources Solar Energy Human Energy Nuclear Energy Wind Energy Biomass Energy Hydro Energy Fossil Fuels
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In Ontario, electricity production comes from a mix of energy sources: –Nuclear power –Hydroelectric dams –Coal –Natural gas Our Energy Sources
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Peak Oil Oil Sands Canadian Energy Issues
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Many people do not have access to efficient energy resources Using human energy is time intensive Energy Issues in Rural Africa
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Energy Poverty Cycle
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A day in the life…
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1.Fetch water A day in the life…
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1.Fetch water fill ice cube tray with water A day in the life…
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1.Fetch water fill ice cube tray with water 2.Harvest crops
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A day in the life… 1.Fetch water fill ice cube tray with water 2.Harvest crops fill egg carton with shelled seeds
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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**
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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
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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
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CountryStarting Money United States$1000 Canada$500 Ghana$100 Zambia$60 Mali$40 Malawi$20 How did you start off?
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Energy Poverty Cycle Financial Poverty Energy Poverty Time Poverty Lack of Access to Education Quiz Questions Money Daily Tasks Tools & Technology
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Reducing Energy Poverty
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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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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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