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This presentation by Engineers Without Borders delves into various energy sources, including biomass, wind, hydro, nuclear, solar, and fossil fuels, with a particular focus on Atlantic Canada’s electricity production in Newfoundland and Labrador. It addresses sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of meeting present needs without compromising future generations. The session highlights energy issues in rural Africa, energy poverty, and initiatives from EWB MUN aimed at reducing energy poverty. Attendees are encouraged to become global citizens and advocate for efficient and renewable energy usage.
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Welcome to the Engineers Without Borderspresentation of… Energy Matters
Energy Sources Biomass Energy Wind Energy Human Energy Hydro Energy Nuclear Energy Solar Energy Fossil Fuels
Our Electricty Sources In Newfoundland and Labrador, electricity production is from Hydro, Conventional Steam and Other Forms. (2012)
Sustainability • Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. SUSTAINABLE
Global Engineering Engage Question Identify
Energy Issues in Rural Africa Many people do not have access to efficient energy resources Using human energy is time intensive
What EWB @ MUN has done… Agriculture Extension (AgEx) Global Engi. Outreach (GE Outreach) Canadian Fair Trade Network
What YOU Can Do • Be a global citizen • Use energy more efficiently • Use more renewable energy sources • Learn more! Visit ewb.ca • Inspire others!
Peak Oil Oil Sands Canadian Energy Issues