Jefferey K. Yeboah, a Ghanaian entrepreneur and climate activist, transforms environmental waste into valuable products. He recycles old car tyres into household furniture, showcasing the

Jefferey K. Yeboah, a Ghanaian entrepreneur and climate activist, transforms environmental waste into valuable products. He recycles old car tyres into household furniture, showcasing the potential of discarded materials and aiming to inspire future generations about waste's productivity.

Yeboah's innovative work was featured at a TEDx event, an independently organized conference using the TED format. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Andrey Kvitkin's TEDx talk explores the motivations of eco-activists and volunteers. He delves into why individuals choose to help nature, their journey to environmentalism, and the primary

Andrey Kvitkin's TEDx talk explores the motivations of eco-activists and volunteers. He delves into why individuals choose to help nature, their journey to environmentalism, and the primary challenges they face. The presentation also examines the crucial question of perseverance: should environmental efforts continue despite demotivators?

This insightful talk was delivered at a TEDx event, an independently organized local conference that follows the TED format. To learn more about TEDx, please visit https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Briana Abrahms is a wildlife ecologist whose research focuses on how large-scale animal movements provide insights into terrestrial and marine systems. She investigates the effects of

Dr. Briana Abrahms is a wildlife ecologist whose research focuses on how large-scale animal movements provide insights into terrestrial and marine systems. She investigates the effects of environmental variability and change on large vertebrate populations, integrating spatial and behavioral ecology with global change biology.

Currently a Postdoctoral and Presidential Management Fellow at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Dr. Abrahms earned her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

Climate activist Shyla Raghav re-imagines climate action, reframing it not as sacrifice but as an opportunity for gain. She transforms common feelings of offense, anger, and helplessness into

Climate activist Shyla Raghav re-imagines climate action, reframing it not as sacrifice but as an opportunity for gain. She transforms common feelings of offense, anger, and helplessness into determination to confront the climate emergency. As Conservation International’s leading expert on climate change, Raghav focuses on nature-based solutions.

Raghav played an integral role in the Paris Agreement and has influenced international climate policy for over a decade, working with organizations like the World Bank and UNDP. With degrees from UC Irvine and Yale in applied ecology and environmental management, she is a key communicator in the climate movement. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Drawing on his plastic industry expertise, Geoff Norby offers a relevant perspective on sustainability. He highlights its crucial role in long-term business prosperity, emphasizing that it extends

Drawing on his plastic industry expertise, Geoff Norby offers a relevant perspective on sustainability. He highlights its crucial role in long-term business prosperity, emphasizing that it extends beyond environmental concerns to impact shifting business mindsets.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community initiative. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx.

Gregg Efraim, a grade eleven student and climate activist, delivers a passionate TEDx talk on the urgency of the climate crisis. He discusses its societal impact, Canada's role, and how small

Gregg Efraim, a grade eleven student and climate activist, delivers a passionate TEDx talk on the urgency of the climate crisis. He discusses its societal impact, Canada's role, and how small daily changes can help mitigate consequences.

This independently organized TEDx event followed the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Kaz Shuji's talk addresses mass extinctions, arguing this critical issue is as urgent as climate change. He explains the causes and dangerous consequences of these extinctions, urging greater

Kaz Shuji's talk addresses mass extinctions, arguing this critical issue is as urgent as climate change. He explains the causes and dangerous consequences of these extinctions, urging greater action to prevent further biodiversity loss.

An Ashbury alumnus (Class of 2017), Kaz is a third-year biology student at the University of Ottawa. He conducts research in zebrafish physiology and behavior, driven by his interests in animal behavior and ecology.

This insightful presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

This talk explores solar fuels, which capture and store solar energy to reduce carbon emissions. It will define fuels, explain how solar fuels are made and used, and showcase an exciting new solar

This talk explores solar fuels, which capture and store solar energy to reduce carbon emissions. It will define fuels, explain how solar fuels are made and used, and showcase an exciting new solar fuel advancing sustainable energy. This research is funded by NSF grant 1800599.

Dr. Theresa McCormick, a Chemistry Professor at Portland State University, researches converting solar energy into usable fuel. She is also co-founder of AirOmatix, a startup developing oxygen removal and storage technology. Learn more about her work at pdx.edu/mccormick-lab and AirOmatix at airomatix.net.

This TEDx event was independently organized by a local community. Discover more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Solving the climate crisis demands self-reliance, not just hope. Can individuals truly make a difference? Joseph, CTO of Solar NRJ Sdn Bhd, believes we can.

His company provides

Solving the climate crisis demands self-reliance, not just hope. Can individuals truly make a difference? Joseph, CTO of Solar NRJ Sdn Bhd, believes we can.

His company provides comprehensive on-grid and off-grid renewable energy solutions, including solar PV, hydrogen fuel cells, and battery storage. Joseph, an environmental enthusiast, has collaborated with universities, won eco-race awards, and practices a carbon-negative lifestyle.

This talk, part of an independently organized TEDx event, explores how we can collectively impact our environment. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations pose a serious climate change threat. One potential response involves agricultural practices that increase carbon stored in the soil.

Soil

Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations pose a serious climate change threat. One potential response involves agricultural practices that increase carbon stored in the soil.

Soil scientist Samantha Grover, a lecturer at RMIT and contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), champions innovative soil stewardship. She aims to both reverse climate change and ensure global food security.

This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.