An Engineering Perspective on Climate Change

What does the science really say about climate change? How can we account for future weather in our designs? Does this trigger any responsibilities for our profession? What are the economic opportunities and challenges? Come hear about climate science told from an engineering perspective, hear the latest scientific findings, and have your questions answered. Skeptics and environmentalists alike can get a sharper understanding of the where the line is currently drawn between science and speculation. You will also learn what we as engineers can do about it, at the technical, regulatory, and political levels.

An increasing number of engineers are being asked to design adaptations for the changing climate, and to recommend mitigation measures to reduce carbon pollution.

All fields of engineering are affected. The Ontario power grid is being modified by political mandate; civil engineers are being asked to design for more extreme floods; automotive engineers are wondering about future competition from electrical vehicles; agricultural engineers are being asked about heat tolerant crops. Whether you believe in the science or not, your customers will be asking you questions. You want to be prepared with answers. If you work on machines that produce, consume, or monitor energy, or if your products are used in the water, agriculture, forestry or health care industries, or if you are concerned about engineering jobs and the future of our economy, then this presentation is for you. This presentation is rated R for frightening scenes and disturbing content.