Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a long-time climate action proponent, recently urged the Outdoor Industry Association to consider "ultimately putting some kind of a price on carbon emissions." For nearly nine years, he delivered 279 weekly "Time to Wake Up" climate addresses.

Ending these speeches in January 2021, Senator Whitehouse declared, "it’s now time to get to work." We agree a #PriceOnPollution is essential. Encourage this legislation by writing your member of Congress today: https://cclusa.org/write.

Climate change is intensifying, bringing more frequent extreme events like coastal floods and wildfires. Indraneel, an urban resilience researcher, develops mathematical models to quantify these impacts on urban systems. His work aims to create climate adaptation strategies that reduce disruption and protect vulnerable communities.

Raised in Pune, Indraneel earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics from UC Berkeley and a Ph.D. in Computational and Mathematical Engineering from Stanford University. Beyond his research, he enjoys reading, writing, and dancing to electroswing music.

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

Maike Sippel, Professor of Sustainable Economics at the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz, Germany, explores how to inspire action for a climate-friendly future. Her research bridges knowledge and social reality, equipping individuals to become powerful change-agents for a vital planet. She emphasizes that transitioning to a climate-friendly society is the challenge of our lifetime.

With a background spanning architecture, economics, and extensive consulting, Professor Sippel has dedicated her career to sustainability. She has contributed to projects and research from local to global levels, actively engaging in initiatives to preserve our planet for future generations.

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

Dr. Gabby Wild's new National Geographic Kids book, "Wild Vet Adventures: Saving Animals Around The World," takes young readers on a global journey. She explores diverse creatures—from lions to tarantulas—covering their anatomy, behaviors, diets, and the challenges they face, emphasizing human-animal relationships and shared habitats.

A renowned wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Wild is also known from Animal Jam Classic. Her collaborations include the World Wildlife Fund, National Geographic, and Jane Goodall Institute. When not traveling, she works as an emergency vet surgeon. Dr. Wild holds a DVM from Cornell, an MPH from Minnesota, and is a published genetics researcher.

Get the book: https://goo.gle/3abKTir. Learn more: https://gabbywild.org/. Moderated by Suzette Bishop.

A student from Gateway College Kandy, Sri Lanka, delivered a TEDx talk on how global warming impacts the future of youth.

This presentation was part of a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community, following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Farmers face obstacles to participating in carbon markets, despite the effectiveness of tree and soil carbon sequestration in combating climate change. Drawing on nearly a decade of work in Haiti, ecologist Deborah McGrath proposes a win-win strategy for climate justice.

As the Carl Biehl Professor of International Studies and Assistant Dean for the Environment at the University of the South, Dr. McGrath advocates for colleges like Sewanee to invest in small farmers. This approach reduces institutional carbon footprints while integrating trees into farming strategies that benefit people, planet, and profit. She values collaborating with farmers and students for their environmental restoration potential.

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

Speakers David Yarnold (National Audubon Society) and Andrea Mackenzie (Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority) discussed the environmental impact of the pandemic, climate change, and racial tensions, fostering connection with Vayun Tiwari, 2020 National Audubon Photography Award winner.

Moderated by Sal Pizarro (Mercury News), this event occurred Thursday, March 18, at 3:00 PM PDT, partnering with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Library District, and San Jose Public Library.

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Inès Frazier, a senior studying agriculture and chemistry at Prairie View A&M University, is a dynamic student leader. She empowers her peers to actively pursue their education, help underserved communities, adopt healthier lifestyles, and combat environmental racism. Her passion drives her to create real change on campus and beyond.

Inès focuses on solutions for agriculture and environmental sustainability. Her research, "The Colored Roots and Food Justice: A Look into Racism in Agriculture," was recently presented at a TEDx event. She also gained international experience studying food security and nutrition in Switzerland, Italy, and Croatia. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Samarth Kholkar, Co-founder of BLive, a Goan startup, is revolutionizing India's EV industry through tourism. He discusses his journey, emphasizing the crucial role of both acquiring new knowledge and unlearning old thought processes for his venture's success. Kholkar defines learning as an endless, cyclic process of adaptation and evolution.

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

Farah, a student activist from Al-Bayan Bilingual School, Kuwait, discusses how to prioritize sustainability even amidst challenges and turmoil.

Her talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event, which follows the established TED conference format.

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Mohammed, a student activist from Al-Bayan Bilingual School, Kuwait, discusses the pandemic's negative environmental impact. He also offers hopeful thoughts and actions for a sustainable future.

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Janvi Poddar explores how climate change threatens personal freedom, while climate action can nurture it. She argues climate change is an existential threat, redefining our perception of freedom. Her talk reimagines living and challenges oppressive systems through climate action.

A senior at Woodstock School and an informed optimist, Janvi aims to create a sustainable future. She uses her experience as a student, leader, and Gen Z-er to address climate change, serving as editor-in-chief, community engagement intern, and student council member.

Her recent work with Nazdeek, a legal empowerment organization, focused on inclusive development in Assam's marginalized communities. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

In this talk, lawyer and environmental activist Becky Clissmann explores how legal professionals can fight climate change and how non-lawyers can support them.

Becky is a Senior Editor at Practical Law Environment (Thomson Reuters) and a member of The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) Steering Group. She helps develop TCLP's strategy, manages the project, and peer reviews climate change clauses, applying her extensive environmental law knowledge. Her experience includes climate change policy development at the Carbon Trust and co-convening the UK Environmental Law Association’s Climate Change and Energy Working Group.

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

In the 1970s and 80s, the Ecology Action Center (then Operation Recycle) used recycling profits to plant trees at Comlara Park on Evergreen Lake. These trees now form the beautiful woods surrounding the lake, enriching our lives year-round. Learn more about tree planting efforts: https://ecologyactioncenter.org/climate/tree-corps/

Myra Gordon, Executive Director of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, had a diverse career. She served as a Girl Scout Professional, Executive Director for Operation Recycle, and worked at State Farm before leading the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. She also volunteers for organizations like the Ecology Action Center.

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

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"Bright Green Lies: How The Environmental Movement Lost Its Way and What We Can Do About It" launches today! Join our live book launch event this evening at 5 PM Pacific (8 PM Eastern) via Facebook.

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Our food system significantly impacts climate change. Historically, extractive farming has met global demand but often resulted in less nutritious food. This raises a crucial question: can regenerative and restorative practices provide more valuable nutrients while sequestering carbon and restoring soil health?

This episode explores regenerative food sourcing. We'll hear from Sheena Shah (Harvesting for Good East Africa) on practices in East Africa, Nicole Gobeth (Connect the Dots) on policy and São Paulo's circular food economy, and Danone on how large businesses are ensuring regenerative food production.

Debra Haaland was confirmed as U.S. Interior Secretary on March 15, 2021, making her the first Native American Cabinet secretary. She will oversee energy and climate policy on millions of acres of public land, alongside the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

PBS Newhour explored the significance of her appointment for Native Americans, featuring a discussion with Timothy Nuvangyaoma, chairman of the Hopi Tribe in Arizona.

In her TEDx talk, 9-year-old child environmental activist Licypriya Kangujam addresses the fundamental issues of climate change and proposes solutions based on her experience. She is recognized as one of the world's youngest climate activists.

Licypriya has a significant track record, having addressed world leaders at the 2019 UN Climate Conference (COP25) in Madrid, urging immediate action. Since 2018, she has campaigned in India for new laws to reduce pollution and to make climate-change literacy mandatory in schools.

This talk was independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.