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Global Climate Change: Seeking Solutions that Work

Global Climate Change: Seeking Solutions that Work. Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com. I gratefully thank the photographers and illustrators whose work I have so freely used, and all who have taught me. Guy Dauncey, March 2007 Please send note of errors and corrections to

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Global Climate Change: Seeking Solutions that Work

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  1. Global Climate Change: Seeking Solutions that Work Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  2. I gratefully thank the photographers and illustrators whose work I have so freely used, and all who have taught me. Guy Dauncey, March 2007 Please send note of errors and corrections to guydauncey @ earthfuture.com

  3. There are only two problems on Planet Earth. The first is the sum total of all our social, economic, and environmental problems. The second is the belief that we cannot solve them.

  4. The whole universe is made of energy, starting with the Big Bang Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  5. We are just beginners, however, in learning how to use it. Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  6. Millions of years ago, the sun shone on Planet Earth. Forests grew, with giant trees and ferns. As they fell, their hydrocarbons were stored away underground. Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  7. The moral of this story: “We are just beginners. We make mistakes. We have unimaginable potential.”

  8. 85% of all this energy comes from fossil fuels Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  9. Their CO2 accumulates in the atmosphere As we burn the fossil fuels… Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  10. But wait, there’s a second problem: Peak Oil Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  11. No new oil or gas is being made, by God or anyone. Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  12. Growing Demand + Shrinking Supply = Rising Prices, Energy Insecurity Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  13. “Burning all the world’s fossil fuels will dramatically raise global temperatures.” New Scientist, March 4, 2006

  14. The Age of Fossil Fuels is very short So what comes next?

  15. Shall we drink and be merry?

  16. Eat another planet? Alexey Soloviev

  17. Or get on, and solve the problem?

  18. The Next Great Energy Revolution

  19. Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com Firewood Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal, Biofuels Coal Oil & Gas Nuclear 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 We are simply entering a new energy revolution

  20. “Every time humankind has switched from an existing fuel to a newer one - from wood to coal, coal to oil, oil to natural gas - the switch has been associated with economic progress. The same will be true for alternative energies such as wind energy, solar power, cogeneration, and fuel cells.” - Jim Woehrle and Julie Bach Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy

  21. Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com Sweden plans to end its dependency on oil by 2020 “No home will need oil for heating … no motorist will be obliged to use petrol as the sole option available." More use of biofuels Biomass district heating Hybrid and ethanol cars Renewable electricity Sweden: 9 million people

  22. “For us as a company, the debate about CO2 is over. We've entered a debate about what we can do about it.” “You are from the United States. Why don't you join the Kyoto agreement? You see an initial framework there and you can build on that for our future.” Jeroen Van Der Veer, CEO Royal Dutch Shell, speaking to Americans attending the Arab Strategy Forum Dubai, December 4th 2006

  23. HEAT Can we keep warm with sustainable energy?

  24. Super-Efficiency Everything could use half as much energy Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  25. Home efficiency retrofit Up to 50% energy savings Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  26. Solar hot water - evacuated tubes

  27. Solar hot water on the Best Western Inn, Kelowna www.swisssolartech.com

  28. Solar wall heating Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  29. British Columbia goal of 100,000 solar roofs by 2020 10,000 by 2010 (30% PV, 70% Solar hot water)

  30. Heat Exchange Ground-source heat Air-source heat Water-source heat Sewer-source heat A geo-floor being laid

  31. Ground Source Heat 2 million installations in 30 countries 13% Growth rate pa $16,000 to $24,000

  32. Air-Source Heat Pumps Cost: $5,000 - $12,000 Energy gain in mild BC: 1 unit in, 3 to 3.5 units out.

  33. Water Source Heat-Pumps

  34. Sewer Source Heat-Pumps In Zurich, Switzerland, 200 metres of sewer provides a third of the heat for 940 homes 1.5 metres of sewer heats one home www.rabtherm.de

  35. Solar Thermal 12 months a year Solar heating 12 months a year

  36. Drake Landing, Okotoks, Alberta Solar Thermal Heating 12 months a year The Energy Centre Community solar heat panels Solar hot water panels Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  37. BioHeat from Columbia Fuels is a fuel blend consisting of 20% biofuel combined with ultra-low sulfur home heating fuel that can be used in any existing furnace oil system without modification.

  38. Biomass cogeneration Energy Centre  Beddington Zero Energy Development, Sutton, London, UK

  39. Dockside Green, Victoria www.docksidegreen.ca www.docksidegreen.ca

  40. TRANSPORT Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  41. Automobile CO2 emissions What are the Solutions?

  42. The Amazing 1 Horse-Power Car? Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  43. Community Ride-Sharing? Guy Dauncey 2007 www.earthfuture.com

  44. How to reduce our use of oil to zero Step 1: Don’t travel at all

  45. Step 2: Walking “These feet were made for walking, and that’s just what they’ll do. One of these days these feet are going to walk the way to school.” Toronto Walking School Bus Toronto Walking School Bus

  46. Step 3: Get them wheels rolling… Guy Dauncey Earthfuture 2007

  47. Too Pooped to Pedal? Go Electric!

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