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Welcome to the Engineers Without BordersEngineers Without Borders
presentation of…
Energy MattersEnergy Matters
Energy Sources
Solar Energy
Human Energy
Nuclear Energy
Wind EnergyBiomass Energy
Hydro Energy
Fossil Fuels
Coal LandfillGas
Oil and Gas
Uranium
Wind
Hydro
Biomass
Geothermal Ethanol
Our Energy Sources
• In mysteryland, electricity production comes from a mix of XXX, XXX and XXX.
Our Energy Sources
• Many people do not have access to efficient energy resources
• Using human energy is time intensive
Energy Issues in Rural Africa
Energy Poverty Cycle
A day in the life…
1. Fetch water
A day in the life…
1. Fetch water fill ice cube tray with water
A day in the life…
A day in the life…
1. Fetch water fill ice cube tray with water
2. Harvest crops
A day in the life…
1. Fetch water fill ice cube tray with water
2. Harvest crops fill egg carton with shelled seeds
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**
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
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
Country Starting Money
United States $1000
Canada $500
Ghana $100
Zambia $60
Mali $40
Malawi $20
How did you start off?
Energy Poverty Cycle
Financial
Poverty
Energy
Poverty
Time
Poverty
Lack of Access to Education
Quiz Questions Money
Daily TasksTools &
Technology
Reducing Energy Poverty
Reducing Energy Poverty
• Be a global citizen– Use energy more efficiently
– Use more renewable energy sources
• Learn more! Visit youth.ewb.ca
• Inspire others!
What YOU Can Do
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“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 30th 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
• The following slides are optional and may not be appropriate for all audiences
Optional Slides
Peak Oil Oil Sands
Canadian Energy Issues
The Future of EnergyThe Future of Energy