Topics

• General context of climate change
  1. Anticipated impacts
  2. Main causes that have been identified
• Energy options and associated greenhouse gas emissions
  1. Power generation
  2. Various modes of transportation
  3. New transportation technologies

Speaker: Luc Gagnon

• Senior Advisor, Climate Change, with Hydro-Québec since 1992.
• Environmental activist from 1983 to 1992.
• Master's in environmental science and doctorate in political science.
• Has assessed various energy options, including hydroelectricity, wind power, gas and coal.
• Member of international committees conducting life-cycle assessments: World Energy Council, International Energy Agency.
• Many publications on energy, transportation and the environment.

Technical information

• 25-minute PowerPoint presentation, followed by a question period at least 15 minutes long.
• Equipment: Institution must supply projector and computer.