Presentations

Do you belong to a group or organization that is interested in learning more about climate change? Contact us. Dean or Curt will be happy to come out and make a presentation for you.

These are examples of presentations we have made and given. You are free to use them in your discussions with others:

Title	What's it about?
Climate Matters: The Scoop on Climate Change	Our climate is changing. How do we know this? Why is this happening? What’s wrong with warmer temperatures? What can we do about it? View presentation (16 MB Powerpoint) Top of Page
Let's Talk About Climate Change	A presentation developed to present and discuss climate change with younger audiences (kindergarten to Grade 2). View presentation (8 MB Powerpoint) Top of Page
Top 10 reasons to re-think using your car	Wanna fall in love? Maybe you should take the bus! This, and nine other fantastic reasons to check out transportation alternatives on this curiously compelling list. Get the facts behind the Top Ten here. View presentation pdf Top of Page
Urban design and Winnipeg	Over the centuries, cities have been designed with a number of purposes in mind, including defence, the easy transportation of goods, and even intimidation! Winnipeg has a unique design history that is intimately linked to a golden age in public transportation. Yes, Winnipeg used to have picturesque and highly effective fleet of street cars! More recently, personal vehicles have played a greater role in the further growth and development of our city. Will the Winnipeg of the future be even more greenhouse gas intensive... by design? View presentation pdf Top of Page
Climate Change and transportation	The majority of greenhouse gas emissions from the youth sector are associated with transportation choices. Choosing a personal vehicle like a car or truck might seem like a simple, straight forward decision -- but do you really have all the facts? Sure vehicles create greenhouse gas emissions, but what about death and obesity rates among youth? You might think twice next time you need to get somewhere! View presentation pdf Top of Page
Communities as Part of the Solution	Communities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. How do Manitoba communities become part of the solution? Understand how communities can take action, how communities can implement Kyoto, and how you can join other communities in reducing greenhouse gases. View presentation Top of Page
Understanding Kyoto	Manitoba must do its bit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol. What does it mean for us? Understand what potential barriers we will meet and what opportunities we can benefit from as we start to embrace the carbon economy. View presentation pdf Top of Page
Municipal Mitigation Options	Up to half of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions are under the direct or indirect control or influence of municipal governments. What role do Municipal governments have in climate protection? Learn how Municipalities can reduce GHG and benefit from it. View presentation Top of Page
*Power Smart for Business**	Learn about the energy efficiency measures and improvements installed through Manitoba Hydro’s Power Smart programs. Find out what you can do, how you can save money, and how you can gain a competitive advantage while reducing greenhouse gases. View presentation Top of Page
Manitoba Hydro’s Earth Power Program	Learn about geothermal energy. How they work, the benefits, and the trends. Find out about Manitoba Hydro’s Commercial and Residential Earth Power Programs. View presentation Top of Page
Climate Change Solutions Already Exist	Most of the technical solutions to climate change already exist. There are so many attractive alternatives to fossil fuels out there. We just need to use them. View presentation (33 MB Powerpoint) Top of Page