Dr. Quinton's talk, "Dinosaurs, Asteroids, and Climate Change," explores the connections between climate change, asteroid impacts, and dinosaur extinction. She discusses predictions regarding how an asteroid alters Earth's climate, emphasizing that these have not been empirically tested and thus require a creative experimental approach.

Page Quinton is an Assistant Professor of Geology, teaching courses such as Principles of Paleontology, Geochemistry, and Climate Change: Past and Present. This presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Tom Steyer asserts his unique position as a political outsider, emphasizing his success in building democratic coalitions.

He further claims to be the only candidate promising immediate action on climate change, pledging significant steps from day one.

Dr. Sylvia Earle, a renowned biologist, explorer, and TED Prize recipient, champions ocean conservation. As founder of Mission Blue and DOER Marine Operations, and a National Geographic Explorer in Residence since 1998, she highlights the oceans' critical role in life and the devastation caused by humans. Dr. Earle was the first female chief scientist of U.S. NOAA, holds a PhD from Duke, and has authored 230 publications.

With over 7500 hours of diving experience and 195 publications, Dr. Earle has received more than 100 national and international awards, including the 2009 TED Prize and Time Magazine’s First Hero for the Planet. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Insect farmer Keiran Whitaker is revolutionizing animal feed by replacing traditional, less sustainable sources like soy and wild fish with environmentally friendly alternatives. His work aims to transform our food system.

This initiative is part of the #OurPlanet collaboration with the World Economic Forum, showcasing innovative solutions for climate change and nature restoration. Stay tuned for weekly inspirational stories demonstrating what's possible.

Learn more: wef.ch/pioneersforourplanet

The Rockefeller Foundation demonstrates how minigrid technology and scalable business models can deliver clean, reliable energy to everyone, making universal energy access a solvable challenge.

Their series features over 40 mini-films and a documentary with experts like Bill Gates, Princess Reema, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. These films explore various solvable challenges, from childhood malnutrition and women's financial self-sufficiency to vaccine access, all aligning with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

Florida Key deer, tiny creatures about the size of a medium dog, face a critical threat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to remove their Endangered Species Act protection.

The Center is committed to fighting this decision. You can learn more and see these deer in our new video on Facebook or YouTube.

Pufferfish, recognized for their endearing smiles, conceal a deadly secret: tetrodotoxin. This potent neurotoxin makes them one of the ocean's most dangerous creatures.

Discover more about pufferfish and a wide array of other fascinating marine life in Oceana's comprehensive Marine Life Encyclopedia.

The Portuguese man o' war is not a jellyfish. Instead, it's a siphonophore, a colony of tiny animals functioning as a single organism.

Discover more about these unique marine animals in Oceana's Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/2HfVI44

Join Dr. Tim Chapin, Dean of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University, for a thought-provoking discussion on July 16, 2019, in Annapolis. This Reimagining City Dock Speaker Series event will explore how historic communities can integrate autonomous vehicles and shared mobility into their transportation systems and built environment.

Learn together what the arrival of driverless cars means for Annapolis. This engaging evening is sponsored by the City of Annapolis, Historic Annapolis, Maryland Hall, Severn Savings Bank, and the Downtown Annapolis Partnership. For more details, visit the City Dock Speaker Series page.

Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez, featured in "Our Planet: Visionaries," highlights the moral duty to integrate biodiversity protection into development policies. The #OurPlanet Netflix series, created with WWF, has sparked a global conversation about safeguarding nature.

Add your voice to the urgent call for planetary health by visiting OurPlanet.com. #ShareOurPlanet #VoiceForThePlanet

Physicist Michio Kaku argues humanity faces an extinction threat from Mother Nature and the laws of physics, making space travel our ultimate destiny. Citing Isaac Asimov's question and the 99.99% extinction rate of species, Kaku believes our survival depends on exploring beyond known physics. For more insights, subscribe to Big Think Edge: http://bit.ly/bigthinkedge

Dr. Kaku, co-founder of string field theory and a New York Times bestselling author, explores these themes in his latest book, "The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth": https://amzn.to/2N8dQ3G. For licensing or further reading, visit Executive Interviews: https://www.executiveinterviews.biz/rightsholders/bigthink/ or Big Think: https://bigthink.com/videos/99-99-of-species-go-extinct-what-is-humanitys-future.

California will mandate solar panels on all new homes starting next year. This significant policy shift aims to accelerate renewable energy adoption across the state.

Jigar Shah, founder of SunEdison and co-host of "The Energy Gang" podcast, highlights this as an example of rapid innovation. He notes that five to seven major ideas can achieve widespread implementation in under ten years.

Solar installations continue nationwide despite an unprecedented tax on solar imports. This resilience underscores the growing demand for renewable energy.

Lynn Doan, team leader for Power and Gas Americas at Bloomberg News, notes that renewable energy proposals are increasingly competitive. They are consistently outperforming coal and natural gas alternatives across the country.

Russel Gold, author of "Superpower: One Man's Quest to Transform American Energy," asserts that political views should not dictate one's perspective on clean energy.

Despite this ideal, Gold observes that political affiliations frequently influence opinions on the subject.

America began building a national power grid but then halted its progress. This observation comes from Russel Gold, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal.

Gold is also the author of *Superpower: One Man's Quest to Transform American Energy*, a book exploring the challenges and future of the nation's energy infrastructure.

Bioplastics are often marketed as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. However, this "green" image can be misleading. Many bioplastics are not compostable and cause similar environmental harm, particularly in oceans, as their petroleum-based counterparts.

It's crucial to recognize that not all bioplastics offer a sustainable solution. To truly combat plastic pollution, we must move beyond all forms of plastic.

Join the #BreakFreeFromPlastic challenge here: https://bit.ly/2z3DPkh.

Leatherback turtles, ancient creatures dating back to the age of dinosaurs, are now critically endangered.

A significant new threat comes from plastic pollution. These plastics often resemble jellyfish, the turtles' primary food source, leading to accidental ingestion and severe harm.

Help protect leatherbacks. Take the pledge to #BreakFreeFromPlastic: https://bit.ly/2MgW2Uj

Cigarette filters, often called the "last acceptable form of littering," are a major source of plastic pollution. Made from cellulose acetate, these filters release plastic, nicotine, heavy metals, and other toxic chemicals into waterways and oceans, posing a significant threat to our health and the planet.

National Geographic explores this critical issue and potential solutions. Learn more about this widespread plastic pollution by subscribing to National Geographic or reading "Cigarette butts are toxic plastic pollution. Should they be banned?" here.

Rare winter snowfall recently hit parts of Australia, causing flight cancellations and power outages for approximately 10,000 homes.

Despite the disruption, the country's kangaroos seemed delighted. A joyous herd was observed bouncing through the unexpected winter wonderland.

Food production generates 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Adopting a more climate-friendly diet can significantly benefit our planet.