Sarah, an ELHS senior and future URI Ocean Engineering major, explores the often-overlooked human impact of plastic pollution. She begins with a brief history of plastic production, then

Sarah, an ELHS senior and future URI Ocean Engineering major, explores the often-overlooked human impact of plastic pollution. She begins with a brief history of plastic production, then highlights the pervasive issue of microplastics, exemplified by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Her main focus is on how plastic pollution directly affects human health. She concludes by offering actionable solutions to combat plastic waste and promote ocean conservation. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Sarah Kusché, a spatial planner, focuses on how cities can innovate and be spatially planned to endure and mitigate climate change. Her expertise encompasses participatory planning and knowledge

Sarah Kusché, a spatial planner, focuses on how cities can innovate and be spatially planned to endure and mitigate climate change. Her expertise encompasses participatory planning and knowledge transfer, informed by her work in urban gardening, green education, and self-empowerment projects.

Kusché's scientific research explores African grassroots planning developments, informality, and South-to-North knowledge transfer. This presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

At COP 15 in Copenhagen, Hub Culture journalist Edie Lush interviewed Sarah Severn, Nike's Director of Stakeholder Partnerships. Severn discussed the current progress of climate legislation within

At COP 15 in Copenhagen, Hub Culture journalist Edie Lush interviewed Sarah Severn, Nike's Director of Stakeholder Partnerships. Severn discussed the current progress of climate legislation within the United States.

She also highlighted the BICEP partnership, a coalition of 17 global companies actively advocating for comprehensive climate change legislation.

In 1996, Sarah van Gelder and friends took a leap of faith, launching YES! Magazine from a garage. Sarah's motivation was to channel her creative skills

In 1996, Sarah van Gelder and friends took a leap of faith, launching YES! Magazine from a garage. Sarah's motivation was to channel her creative skills into a publication offering hopeful news and positive actions, providing an antidote to the disempowering negativity prevalent in commercial media.

Two decades later, YES! Magazine has become an indispensable, hope-infusing read for a growing segment of progressive-minded individuals. With a run of 50,000 copies per issue, it empowers readers who seek alternatives to mainstream media's often depressive narratives.

Sarah Goody, who strikes every Friday for climate change, questions the value of studying for a future she believes may not exist. Her activism is driven by this profound concern.

Despite

Sarah Goody, who strikes every Friday for climate change, questions the value of studying for a future she believes may not exist. Her activism is driven by this profound concern.

Despite the challenges, Goody focuses on the positive interactions with those who approach her, expressing gratitude for her presence and efforts.

Explore seven tree varieties, along with helpful conifers and shrubs, that feed and shelter pollinators. This springtime parade will simplify your garden choices.

Sarah Blake, an HR

Explore seven tree varieties, along with helpful conifers and shrubs, that feed and shelter pollinators. This springtime parade will simplify your garden choices.

Sarah Blake, an HR professional with 20+ years in talent management, founded Earthology after studying Sustainability at Cambridge. She helps companies and individuals adopt sustainable practices, emphasizing SDG 17 and teamwork for climate action. Sarah enables businesses to be "Planet Positive," reducing risk, retaining staff, and increasing revenue. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Sarah Crowell, a dancer and arts educator for over 20 years, has taught dance, theater, and violence prevention to Bay Area youth since 1990. She discusses the