Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe warns that with each passing decade, humanity faces escalating risks across vital areas including health, infrastructure, food, and water.

She emphasizes that we are effectively rolling increasingly loaded dice, highlighting the growing dangers we confront.

Katharine Heyhoe, joining remotely, urges a balance between "rational hope" and a serious understanding of our planet's challenges.

She emphasizes the importance of grasping what is happening to Earth and what actions we can take in response.

On May 14th, nearly a million comments were delivered to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, opposing a plan to strip federal protection from most wolves in the lower 48 states. This initial action marks the beginning of our ongoing fight.

Join us to save America's wolves. Tell the administration you oppose this deadly plan and help protect these vital animals. Act now: https://biodiv.us/2HwVvIT

Blue morpho butterflies exhibit iridescent blue wings, surprisingly without any blue pigment. Their vibrant color is not due to pigmentation.

Instead, tiny scales on their wings feature intricate ridges and ribs. These nanoscale structures manipulate light through physics, reflecting only brilliant blue hues.

Dolphins can swim immediately after birth, yet remain fully dependent on their mothers' milk for almost two years.

For more information on dolphins, visit Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/2VnWIak

Democratic candidate Jay Inslee expresses an optimistic vision, stating that America is a "can-do" nation of "can-do" people.

He believes such a country and its citizens deserve a "can-do" President.

Ferrill, a staff member in DePaul’s Department of English, shares her first-hand experience limiting plastic consumption in her talk, "What I learned the year I tried to give up plastic."

In 2015, driven by environmental concerns, Ferrill challenged herself to avoid plastic for a year, documenting her struggles and unavoidable items on her blog, dumpingplastic.com. The idea originated from a writing class she taught at DePaul University.

Currently, Ferrill is Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Department Operations in DePaul’s English Department. Her talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

As an Australian, Aboriginal person, and parent, I stand here today.

I join the urgent call for our Prime Minister to declare a climate emergency. Add your voice to this critical plea.

Take urgent action on the climate crisis.

Sign the petition today: act.gp/climateemergency

Laura suspended herself below the Sydney Harbour Bridge today, drawing attention to the climate emergency. Having grown up near an open-cut coal mine, she witnessed the devastating health impacts of coal firsthand. She now calls on Scott Morrison to declare a climate emergency and transition Australia away from dirty coal.

Stand with Laura: act.gp/climateemergency

Jo Dodds, a bushfire survivor from Tathra, and activist Peck discuss Australia's escalating climate crisis. Across the country, communities are experiencing severe climate damage, from devastating floods and bushfires to parched rivers.

Coal remains the primary driver of climate change, with politicians often prioritizing corporate interests over public well-being. It's time to add your voice and demand action: act.gp/climateemergency.

Watch the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climate Emergency action unfold. Witness the powerful event as it happened.

Add your voice to this vital cause. Support climate action here: act.gp/climateemergency

Across Australia, communities face the harsh realities of climate change—from floods and bushfires to drought. Beef and solar farmer Ed Suttle and activist Laura highlight the urgent need to address this crisis, emphasizing that coal remains a primary driver.

For too long, corporate interests and political inaction have delayed essential climate action. It's time to prioritize people over profit and tackle our climate emergency without further delay.

Add your voice: act.gp/climateemergency

After nearly losing her home to a bushfire in Tathra, NSW, Jo Dodds is urging Prime Minister Scott Morrison to declare a climate emergency and make coal history.

Australia faces increasingly intense and prolonged bushfire seasons, a direct consequence of climate change, which is driven by burning coal. Take action now: act.gp/climateemergency

Washington Governor and Democratic candidate Jay Inslee asserts he has sued and beaten Donald Trump 21 times in a row.

Inslee also stresses that climate change must be a first priority to be effectively addressed.

Governor Jay Inslee highlights Washington's significant environmental progress in recent years.

Key initiatives include establishing a 100% renewable electricity grid, setting new standards for commercial building retrofits, enhancing electric vehicle financing, and banning fracking.

Climate change is a critical global concern. A key strategy to drastically reduce our carbon footprint and protect the planet involves changing dietary habits, particularly by reducing or eliminating meat consumption.

A senior researcher in environmental sustainability and public health at the University of Oxford champions this approach, advocating for a tax on meat consumption. This perspective was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local conference.

Learn more about these community-driven talks at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Type D orcas are highly likely to be a new species, exhibiting a distinct appearance compared to other orca types.

Can you spot the difference?

We have exposed the extensive network connecting major coal companies, industry groups, lobbyists, and powerful media organizations. This network actively influences political decisions, reaching the highest levels of government, including the Prime Minister's office.

Discover more about the coal industry's "Dirty Power" and watch the full documentary here: https://act.gp/dirtypowerdoco

Male mountain lions create scrapes—mounds of dirt, urine, and scat—that serve as vital communication tools. These scrapes function like a dating profile; if a breeding-ready female encounters a male's pile, she may urinate on it, signaling her presence and willingness to mate.

Beyond mating signals, scrapes also mark the boundaries of a male cougar's territory. By advertising his dominance in a specific area, the male aims to limit confrontations with other males, effectively asserting his presence and control.