Eighteen-year-old David Baldwin, inspired by the Everglades, developed a passion for Florida's ecology. At 14, he joined the Everglades Restoration Ambassadors, a nonprofit dedicated to removing

Eighteen-year-old David Baldwin, inspired by the Everglades, developed a passion for Florida's ecology. At 14, he joined the Everglades Restoration Ambassadors, a nonprofit dedicated to removing nonnative plants. He also educates elementary students using his own modules.

Baldwin's educational programs stem from his research, which began in 2017. Interning at Florida Atlantic University, he studied Caesar's weed, investigating its germination and spread. His findings led him to theorize land-management practices, including hands-on removal and prescribed burns, to control this invasive species.

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While individual actions like composting are helpful, they are not the most effective ways to combat climate change. In this talk, youth climate activist Disha Ravi explains what *you* can do to

While individual actions like composting are helpful, they are not the most effective ways to combat climate change. In this talk, youth climate activist Disha Ravi explains what *you* can do to prevent a climate apocalypse.

Ravi, a founder of Fridays for Future India, gained prominence after her arrest in the 'toolkit' case, where a social justice document was deemed seditious by the Indian government; she was later granted bail. She currently works as a culinary experience manager with GoodMylk, promoting accessible plant-based food.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

Giuseppe Scionti discusses climate change, biodiversity collapse, and their impact on humanity's future. He highlights a solution he developed to address a significant challenge facing

Giuseppe Scionti discusses climate change, biodiversity collapse, and their impact on humanity's future. He highlights a solution he developed to address a significant challenge facing humankind.

An inventor and researcher in bioengineering and food technology, Scionti is the founder and CEO of Novameat. He gained international recognition in 2018-2019 for inventing the world's first 3D-printed plant-based meat substitute.

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

New research highlights how decades of U.S. housing policy have created urban environments where prosperous, white neighborhoods enjoy ample tree shade, while low-income communities of color lack

New research highlights how decades of U.S. housing policy have created urban environments where prosperous, white neighborhoods enjoy ample tree shade, while low-income communities of color lack green spaces. National Geographic writer Alejandra Borunda explores how activists are working to make Los Angeles greener and healthier for everyone, emphasizing that solutions extend beyond simply planting more trees.

Discover more in the "Cooling Cities By Throwing Shade" episode of the Overheard at National Geographic podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or Castbox. Subscribe to National Geographic: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe. Photography by Elliot Ross, Nat Geo Image Collection.

Geothermal energy, despite lower carbon emissions than coal, is not benign. Projects like Nevada's proposed Baltazor site highlight significant environmental and social costs. Geothermal

Geothermal energy, despite lower carbon emissions than coal, is not benign. Projects like Nevada's proposed Baltazor site highlight significant environmental and social costs. Geothermal development leads to habitat destruction (e.g., in Kenya and for Nevada's Dixie Valley toad) and violent evictions of indigenous communities.

Drilling releases toxic elements like mercury, arsenic, and boron into groundwater. Facilities also cause air pollution, including sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, contributing to acid rain and health issues, as seen in Iceland. Moreover, "enhanced geothermal systems" (EGS) utilize fracking technology, injecting high-pressure slurries that can poison groundwater and induce earthquakes, mirroring problems in the oil and gas industry.

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) offers a powerful solution to fuel the future, capable of replacing fossil fuels for industrial processes like steel and cement manufacturing, thereby reducing

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) offers a powerful solution to fuel the future, capable of replacing fossil fuels for industrial processes like steel and cement manufacturing, thereby reducing global carbon emissions. CSP systems use arrays of revolving mirrors (heliostats) to precisely reflect sunlight into a central receiver, generating immense heat.

Recent advancements in AI and machine learning are making CSP technology smarter, more efficient, and increasingly affordable. Innovators like Heliogen, backed by Bill Gates, leverage software to optimize mirror control, making solar energy cleaner and cheaper than fossil fuels. This progress paves the way for global adoption, as explored in the "Hard Reset" series.

Motivated by the disparity between advanced deforestation technology and stagnant tree planting methods, Bryce Jones founded Flash Forest. As Canada's first drone reforestation company, Flash

Motivated by the disparity between advanced deforestation technology and stagnant tree planting methods, Bryce Jones founded Flash Forest. As Canada's first drone reforestation company, Flash Forest aims to create a practical, scalable solution to accelerate global reforestation and address the climate crisis.

Flash Forest's mission is to maximize carbon sequestration and restore ecosystems worldwide. CEO Bryce Jones envisions planting one billion trees by 2028, with continued efforts beyond this ambitious goal.

Bryce leads Flash Forest from Toronto, Ontario. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

African smallholder farming faces low productivity due to depleted soil nutrients, hindering livelihoods and impacting biodiversity. Safi Organics addresses this by producing village-level

African smallholder farming faces low productivity due to depleted soil nutrients, hindering livelihoods and impacting biodiversity. Safi Organics addresses this by producing village-level fertilizer from local agricultural by-products. This technology reduces costs, sequesters carbon, and can boost farmers' yields by up to 30%.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity accelerating the circular economy, supports such initiatives. Learn more about their Food initiative, Circular Economy in Africa, and Safi Organics. For more on the Foundation's work, visit their website.

Communities amplify climate-positive actions and drive cultural change, crucial for sustainable progress. However, they require nurturing to overcome barriers like a lack of empathy or

Communities amplify climate-positive actions and drive cultural change, crucial for sustainable progress. However, they require nurturing to overcome barriers like a lack of empathy or diversity.

Dr. Anna Hands will discuss how communities foster sustainable behavior change to tackle the climate crisis. As director of PPL PWR, a non-profit promoting sustainability, and a Public Officer at the Academy of Medical Sciences, Dr. Hands brings diverse expertise.

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

In an era of extreme social, political, and religious polarization, healthy communities are vital. Utilizing community empowerment and development principles through agriculture can foster

In an era of extreme social, political, and religious polarization, healthy communities are vital. Utilizing community empowerment and development principles through agriculture can foster sustainability.

Buddy Walker, called to international missions at 16, developed extensive experience in disaster relief, mission coordination, and sustainable community development partnerships. His agricultural expertise, including soil science and micro-intensive farming, culminated in the 2012 establishment of the Empower School & Farm in Umatilla, Florida.

This residential program trains individuals in Christian discipleship, micro-enterprise, sustainable agriculture, and world missions. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.