Do we have a right to be hopeful? With political and ecological fires raging all around, is it irresponsible to imagine a future world radically better than our own? A world without prisons? Of

Do we have a right to be hopeful? With political and ecological fires raging all around, is it irresponsible to imagine a future world radically better than our own? A world without prisons? Of beautiful, green public housing? Of buried border walls? Of healed ecosystems? A world where governments fear the people instead of the other way around? 

“A Message From the Future II: The Years of Repair” is an animated short film that dares to dream of a future in which 2020 is a historic turning point, where the lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic and global uprisings against racism drive us to build back a better society in which no one is sacrificed and every one is essential.

The film is a sequel to the 2019 Emmy-nominated short film “A Message From the Future” with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and features the art of Molly Crabapple, with the political storytelling of Naomi Klein, Avi Lewis, and Opal Tometi. The cast of narrators from around the world includes Tometi, Emma Thompson, Gael García Bernal, and the Nigerian poet and activist Nnimmo Bassey.

Watch Part 1 "A Message from the Future" with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez here.

Robin Gnehm's TEDx Talk chronicles his sustainability journey, revealing how he planted over 1,000,000 trees in four years. An entrepreneur motivated by his love for nature, Robin co-founded Nikin

Robin Gnehm's TEDx Talk chronicles his sustainability journey, revealing how he planted over 1,000,000 trees in four years. An entrepreneur motivated by his love for nature, Robin co-founded Nikin Clothing.

Nikin Clothing operates on a "Tree by Tree" philosophy, planting a tree for every product sold. Robin's mission is to inspire individuals to adopt a sustainable daily life by choosing affordable, fair fashion.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. For more information on TEDx events and their guidelines, please refer to the TEDx content guidelines or learn more about TEDx.

Aamir Majeed, an entrepreneur and aeronautical engineer, demonstrates drone technology for tree planting. Passionate about countering climate change, he has extensive experience developing

Aamir Majeed, an entrepreneur and aeronautical engineer, demonstrates drone technology for tree planting. Passionate about countering climate change, he has extensive experience developing commercial drone applications and has secured funding from sources like MIT Sandbox.

His latest venture, ForresOn, is an Islamabad-based startup utilizing autonomous drones and AI to plant millions of trees in Pakistan. These drones plant seeds, monitor growth, and analyze forest health, actively combating climate change effects.

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This TEDx talk is flagged as it represents the speaker's personal views on plant medicines, not medical advice, and falls outside TEDx content guidelines. TEDx events are independently organized;

This TEDx talk is flagged as it represents the speaker's personal views on plant medicines, not medical advice, and falls outside TEDx content guidelines. TEDx events are independently organized; learn more about these guidelines here.

Dr. Sandra Clair, a highly qualified Registered Medical Herbalist and founder of Artemis, challenges the 'lack of evidence' claim for plant-based medicines. She asserts that ample longstanding clinical proof supports their efficacy, advocating for global access to traditional plant medicine for human health.

With a background in Switzerland, where plant medicine is mainstream, and a PhD in Health Sciences, Dr. Clair dedicates her research to validating centuries-old plant medicine expertise for modern healthcare. Learn more about TEDx here.

SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel has completed a new, expanded plant. Featuring advanced technology, it represents Pacific Biodiesel's most efficient design to

SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel has completed a new, expanded plant. Featuring advanced technology, it represents Pacific Biodiesel's most efficient design to date.

Community-based biodiesel production offers a vital way to provide local and sustainable energy to any region.

Professor Paco Calvo and author Natalie Lawrence present "Planta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant Intelligence." This book offers an astonishing window into plant intelligence, revealing

Professor Paco Calvo and author Natalie Lawrence present "Planta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant Intelligence." This book offers an astonishing window into plant intelligence, revealing cutting-edge science. Decades of research document plants' impressive abilities to communicate, manipulate, and move, with new evidence even suggesting sentience.

Paco Calvo is a Professor of Philosophy of Science specializing in plant neurobiology. Natalie Lawrence, an author and illustrator, explores our relationship with the natural world through a scientific lens. Get the book here: Planta Sapiens. Moderated by Rachael Kline. #talksatgoogle #nature

This short film explores hemp, often called a miracle plant. Discover how this remarkable land plant could significantly benefit humanity and the planet.

It also investigates why most hemp

This short film explores hemp, often called a miracle plant. Discover how this remarkable land plant could significantly benefit humanity and the planet.

It also investigates why most hemp used in U.S. products is imported, not domestically grown.

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