Geologist David Montgomery and biologist Anne Biklé, authors of the influential "Dirt Trilogy" (Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations; The Hidden Half of Nature; and Growing A Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life), preview their forthcoming book, "You Are What Your Food Ate." They present scientific evidence demonstrating how soil health profoundly impacts the health of crops, animals, and ultimately humans. Their work highlights the critical link between soil life and food's nutritional quality, emphasizing that regenerative farming practices benefit both the land and human health.

This talk was delivered at the 2021 Bioneers Conference.

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LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren views carbon as a valuable resource, not waste. With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, developing and commercializing fuels and chemicals technologies, she discusses innovative methods to capture and recycle carbon for everyday products.

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

Soils store three times more carbon than our atmosphere. Ukrainian agricultural innovator Anastasia Volkova emphasizes the critical need to invest in soil, the world's oldest carbon bank. Our farming practices directly influence soil health and, consequently, the planet's well-being.

As CEO and Co-founder of Regrow, Anastasia is passionate about Earth observation, automation, and efficiency. She shared her insights at a TEDx event.

Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Sam, an SFI-funded PhD scholar and NUI Galway's 2019 Threesis winner, explores Ireland's deep-sea beds. His research isolates new natural products from corals and sponges, seeking potential therapeutic drugs.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Cyrill Gutsch, founder of Parley for the Oceans, argues that plastic represents a design failure. He advocates for an immediate halt to new plastic production, urging us instead to harness the potential of the immense plastic waste already polluting our oceans.

Leveraging his design background, Gutsch promotes upcycled plastic products, aiming to shift consumers towards a new economic model. His work is founded on collaboration, eco-innovation, and creativity, driven by the core belief that purpose is the new luxury.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Upcycling just one item per consumer annually could cut fashion carbon emissions by 7%, equivalent to all cars in India. Stefano Funari exemplifies this by reimagining Indian Sarees, demonstrating how repurposing products can combat climate change.

An Italian entrepreneur, Funari moved to Mumbai to establish 2nd Innings Handicrafts. This social business promotes sustainable fashion brands, proving that a triple bottom line approach can drive successful, values-driven enterprises.

This initiative was featured in a TEDx talk. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Shneel Malik, a licensed Architect and interdisciplinary Biodesign researcher, addresses the increasing divide between natural and urban environments. She combines bio-research and architecture to design 'living spaces' that blur the lines between green and concrete areas. Her vision also empowers small-scale artisan communities to adopt sustainable, futuristic solutions using accessible cultural techniques, fostering future cities.

Currently pursuing her PhD at the Bio-Integrated Design Lab, Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, Shneel investigates the design and fabrication of large-scale photosynthetic membranes for architectural applications. This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

Cooling is essential today. Clean energy innovator Madhusudan Rapole discusses how to make cooling systems sustainable, healthy, and economical for everyone.

As Founder & MD of Oorja Energy, Mr. Rapole specializes in cleantech heating, cooling, and ventilation. He pioneered the commercial introduction of technologies like Radiant Cooling, Geothermal Cooling, and Solar and Waste Heat based Cooling in India.

This insightful discussion was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairperson of Niti Aayog, advocates for Natural Farming to reform Indian agriculture. He emphasizes its potential to reverse climate change and empower a new generation of climate warriors.

An Indian economist with Cabinet Minister rank, Dr. Kumar also serves as Chancellor of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. He holds a Ph.D. from Lucknow University and a D.Phil. in Economics from Oxford University. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event.

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Witness candid, close-up footage of Florida's diverse wildlife.

Observe panthers, black bears, alligators, and more in their natural habitats along waterways and deep within the state's forests.

The "Westwood Next Door" project, developed by the M06 student group, proposed sustainable interventions for Seattle's Westwood-Highland Park neighborhood. Operating under the motto "small measures for big changes," their goal was to improve the area by considering residents' needs and interests, specifically avoiding gentrification.

The strategy focused on promoting sustainable thinking, community engagement, green transportation, streetscape greening, and temporary uses for brownfields and vacant buildings. This winning initiative was part of the C40 Students Reinventing Cities global competition. Learn more about this project: Westwood-Highland Park Project.

Team member Fatbardha Gela, an international master's student, presented this project at a TEDx event. Her interests include urban sustainable transformations and green cities. Learn more about TEDx: TEDx.

Aisha Aziz, a faculty member at Lahore College for Women University and an architect with 20 years' experience, specializes in sustainable architecture, urban spaces, and smart cities. Her talk emphasizes the climate suitability of ancestral homes, advocating a return to our architectural roots.

She highlights Pakistan's critical choice: continue current practices and face environmental issues, or embrace sustainable solutions for a future that mitigates climate change and steers the economy towards sustainability. Her presentation offers simple ways to foster positive environmental change by learning from the past.

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

Dr. Michelle St Jane, a re-emergence strategist, guides compassionate leaders through career transitions, sharing lessons learned. Her research and writing center on the strength of matriarchal society, exemplified by orca whales.

Currently, Dr. St Jane hosts "Life & Leadership: A Conscious Journey," a video podcast exploring leadership, conscious stewardship, and legacy. As an intergenerational collaborator and global business connector, she empowers women business leaders to use their unique voices to create change and live their legacy.

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

Olga Schmidt, a volunteer with ALLATRA International Public Movement, senior MRI technologist, and active community member, emphasizes the critical need for global unity and personal responsibility to address current world crises.

In her TEDx talk, Schmidt draws inspiration from peaceful cultures that thrived over 6,000 years ago, offering hope that a violence-free, flourishing society is possible today.

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

Urban developer Thibault Manekin and Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose recently discussed how social entrepreneurship can address systemic problems.

Manekin detailed his Baltimore urban renewal work, transforming historic buildings into affordable housing and nonprofit office space. He also shared his personal journey, which started with using basketball to unite children in conflict zones like South Africa, Northern Ireland, Cyprus, and the Middle East. He drew inspiring stories from his forthcoming book, Larger Than Yourself.

For more information on Thibault’s work, visit: thibaultmanekin.com, peaceplayers.org, largerthanyourself.com, and seawall.com.

For two years, The Circular Economy Show has explored topics from regenerative agriculture to emerging innovations making the circular economy the norm. This episode highlights the best of 49 episodes, covering climate, policy, design, and insights from the show team.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, promotes a circular economy—driven by design—that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

Subscribe to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation YouTube channel. Find more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

The current economic system prioritizes short-term gains, self-interest, and profit over long-term value, justice, people, and the planet.

The B Corp movement, led by B Lab & Sistema B, offers an alternative. It positively impacts nearly 300,000 workers across over 4,000 companies in 150+ industries and 77 countries.

This movement is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. Join us: bcorporation.net

Babs Behan, a Natural Dyer and "Soil-to-Soil" Textile specialist, challenges us to consider our clothes' origins. She highlights the textile industry's shift from natural herbal dyes to a "chemical era" of toxic fashion, urging us to rethink what we put on our skin and Earth. Babs advocates for making daily dressing an act of activism.

Author of "Botanical Inks" and founder of Botanical Inks Natural Dye House, Babs launched Bristol Cloth in 2014. This British-based, circular textile system uses regenerative farming and heritage natural dyes to restore environments, ensure animal welfare, and sustain local culture. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Poet, writer, and lyricist Deepak Ramola takes audiences on a poetic journey to address climate change.

Ramola is the Founder and Artistic Director of Project FUEL, an organization documenting human wisdom, and a former Kindness Ambassador for UNESCO MGIEP. His globally recognized educational methodology has positively impacted diverse communities, including the Masai tribe, Afghan girls, and Syrian refugees. He is also a celebrated Hindi Cinema lyricist and an award-winning author.

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