Global urbanization creates challenges for poverty reduction and sustainability. Xiaoxiang Zhu addresses this by developing a global model of urban areas, using satellite and social media data

Global urbanization creates challenges for poverty reduction and sustainability. Xiaoxiang Zhu addresses this by developing a global model of urban areas, using satellite and social media data with machine learning. Her models depict 3D building shapes, functions, and temporal changes. Open access to this data will enable broad global impacts, from improving slum conditions to providing more accurate census information.

A professor at TUM specializing in Signal Processing in Earth Observation, Xiaoxiang Zhu combines her lifelong fascination with space and mathematics in her work. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Join us for a conversation with leading ecological researcher Mary Power and Institute founder Tom Fleischner. They will explore natural history's vital role in inspiring ecological field study

Join us for a conversation with leading ecological researcher Mary Power and Institute founder Tom Fleischner. They will explore natural history's vital role in inspiring ecological field study and theoretical advances. Dr. Power's decades of research on river food webs and their ecosystem linkages are deeply informed by her love of natural history.

Mary Power is a Professor at UC Berkeley and Faculty Director of the Angelo Coast Range Reserve. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and other prestigious bodies, and a former president of the Ecological Society of America. Her work was notably featured in "The Serengeti Rules" film.

Despite significant growth in the clean energy sector, achieving 100% renewable power remains a daunting challenge. In this talk, Rolf Wüstenhagen explains the obstacles preventing a clean energy

Despite significant growth in the clean energy sector, achieving 100% renewable power remains a daunting challenge. In this talk, Rolf Wüstenhagen explains the obstacles preventing a clean energy future and expresses his conviction that now is the opportune moment to transition fully to clean power.

Rolf Wüstenhagen, Professor for Management of Renewable Energies at the University of St. Gallen, brings extensive expertise. His background includes serving as a lead author for the IPCC special report on renewable energy and climate change (2008-2011) and as an advisor for the Swiss Federal government’s advisory board for Swiss Energy Strategy 2050 (2011-2015).

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

Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge and Fellow at Trinity College, discusses social factors that erode empathy. These include obedience to

Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge and Fellow at Trinity College, discusses social factors that erode empathy. These include obedience to authority, ideological beliefs, stereotyping, and dehumanizing groups.

He directs the Autism Research Centre (ARC) in Cambridge. His notable books include *Mindblindness*, *The Essential Difference*, *Prenatal Testosterone in Mind*, *Zero Degrees of Empathy*, and *Autism and Asperger Syndrome: The Facts*. He is a Fellow of the BPS and the British Academy.

This content was published by TEDxHousesofParliament on September 12, 2012.

The global climate emergency is undeniable, with extreme weather impacting every continent—from wildfires and heatwaves to droughts and ocean temperature anomalies. Despite these clear signs,

The global climate emergency is undeniable, with extreme weather impacting every continent—from wildfires and heatwaves to droughts and ocean temperature anomalies. Despite these clear signs, political action to end fossil fuel subsidies remains insufficient. What future awaits us?

In this program, Peter Carter (Climate Emergency Institute) and Paul Beckwith (Climate System Scientist) explain why transitioning from fossil fuels is essential for our survival. The discussion is hosted by Dale Walkonen and edited by Mike Coe.

For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.

This interview, originally posted by MarkMolaro on November 25, 2007, features K. David Harrison. Harrison is an assistant professor of

This interview, originally posted by MarkMolaro on November 25, 2007, features K. David Harrison. Harrison is an assistant professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, author of "When Languages Die: The Extinction of the World's Languages and the Erosion of Human Knowledge," and Director of Research at the Living Tongues Institute. He was also featured in "The Linguists" documentary.

In this conversation, Harrison discusses the critical importance of the world's many threatened languages and the vital knowledge each uniquely preserves. He emphasizes the urgent need for more trained linguists to document these nearly extinct languages in remote regions before they are lost forever.

The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit featured two key plenary panels. The first, "Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future," explored impact investing with Yale alumni. Panelists included

The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit featured two key plenary panels. The first, "Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future," explored impact investing with Yale alumni. Panelists included Tom Hodgman (NatureVest), Jeff Possick (MissionPoint Partners), Shelby Semmes (Intervale Advisors), and Adam Wolfensohn (Encourage Capital), moderated by Terry Kellogg (Helios Capital Ventures).

The second plenary, "Moving Ahead: Change Making, Sound Science, and the Rule of Law," discussed future directions. Speakers were Paul Anastas (Yale), Tom McHenry (Vermont Law School), and William K. Reilly (World Wildlife Fund; former EPA Administrator). Ingrid C. Burke, Dean of F&ES, served as moderator.

This excerpt is from Professor Leif Wenar's January 27th presentation in Seattle. The full speech is

This excerpt is from Professor Leif Wenar's January 27th presentation in Seattle. The full speech is available here. Wenar is the author of Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World.

He holds the Chair of Philosophy & Law at Kings College London, where he has worked since 1997. A Stanford alumnus, he completed his doctoral thesis at Harvard with John Rawls, Robert Nozick, and T.M. Scanlon.

This excerpt was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability. Learn more and get involved in the Clean Trade movement at cleantrade.org.

Author and research scientist Lewis Dartnell joins us to discuss his book, "Being Human: How our Biology Shaped World History." This exploration delves into how our biology has influenced

Author and research scientist Lewis Dartnell joins us to discuss his book, "Being Human: How our Biology Shaped World History." This exploration delves into how our biology has influenced relationships, societies, economies, and wars, and continues to define human progress. Get the book here. For more information on Lewis, please visit lewisdartnell.com.

Professor Dartnell is a London-based astrobiologist, author, and science communicator. He researches the search for microbial life on Mars and is recognized for his science writing, outreach work, and numerous media appearances.

Moderated by Rob Leworthy.

Dr. Kate Tully, Assistant Professor of Agroecology at the University of Maryland and director of the AgroEcoLab, explores how to build resilience in coastal farms amidst climate change. Her

Dr. Kate Tully, Assistant Professor of Agroecology at the University of Maryland and director of the AgroEcoLab, explores how to build resilience in coastal farms amidst climate change. Her academic journey includes degrees in English, Spanish, Biology, and Ecology, followed by postdoctoral research at Columbia University's Earth Institute, where she studied the environmental impacts of the African Green Revolution.

Her research broadly examines managing farming systems for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Specifically, she investigates strategies for coastal farmlands affected by sea-level rise and saltwater intrusion, and the use of cover crops to enhance agroecosystem services.

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