Climate change makes the transition to renewable energy critical for a sustainable future. This talk emphasizes the inevitability of this shift and how individual attitudes can accelerate its

Climate change makes the transition to renewable energy critical for a sustainable future. This talk emphasizes the inevitability of this shift and how individual attitudes can accelerate its progress.

Julia challenges stereotypes as a "geek" who loves sports. A member of her school's GINs club, her diverse passions include cosplay, sci-fi, field hockey, ice hockey, soccer, and reading.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Bill McKibben spoke at the Marion Institute in New Bedford, MA, from October 26-28, 2012. His

Bill McKibben spoke at the Marion Institute in New Bedford, MA, from October 26-28, 2012. His presentation focused on the ongoing fight against global warming, urging New Englanders to join the effort.

McKibben, author of a dozen environmental books including the seminal *The End of Nature* (1989), co-founded the grassroots climate campaign 350.org. A fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he notably led the 2011 White House protest against the Keystone pipeline, which resulted in 1,253 arrests—the largest civil disobedience action in 30 years.

Central banks could easily finance climate change and energy transition, stimulating productive investment and amplifying labor supply.

This perspective comes from Bruno Colmant, a

Central banks could easily finance climate change and energy transition, stimulating productive investment and amplifying labor supply.

This perspective comes from Bruno Colmant, a distinguished banker, academic, and author of over 75 books. He is a Titular Member of the Royal Academy of Science of Belgium, President of the Belgian Finance Club, and Head of macro research at Degroof Petercam. An expert in finance and monetary theory, Colmant's recent research addresses climate change and its financing.

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

Nature's escalating distress signals, from climate catastrophe to disinformation, underscore urgent global challenges. Understanding these perils and "reading Nature's mind" is critical for our

Nature's escalating distress signals, from climate catastrophe to disinformation, underscore urgent global challenges. Understanding these perils and "reading Nature's mind" is critical for our collective future.

Kenny Ausubel, founder and CEO of Bioneers, is an award-winning social entrepreneur, author, and filmmaker. His extensive work, including the book "Dreaming the Future," explores reimagining civilization in the age of nature. He also co-founded Seeds of Change and influenced alternative medicine policy.

Learn more about Bioneers and Kenny Ausubel's contributions at www.bioneers.org.

Lynn Margulis was a prominent evolutionary theorist, biologist, and science author. She is best known for developing the theory of symbiogenesis and co-developing the Gaia Theory with James

Lynn Margulis was a prominent evolutionary theorist, biologist, and science author. She is best known for developing the theory of symbiogenesis and co-developing the Gaia Theory with James Lovelock.

Margulis authored several books, including *Mind, Life, and Universe*, *Dazzle Gradually*, and *Luminous Fish*, some in collaboration with her son, Dorion Sagan. Her work often explored her deep love of nature and fascination with science.

Sustainability is often called the "career of the future," yet many hesitate to pursue it. This week's Purposeful Progress video addresses the top five barriers preventing people from working in

Sustainability is often called the "career of the future," yet many hesitate to pursue it. This week's Purposeful Progress video addresses the top five barriers preventing people from working in sustainability, such as uncertainty about where to begin, job availability, or compensation.

If you've considered pivoting into sustainability but feel stuck, this video offers guidance. Learn how to leverage your skills and passions to create a meaningful impact in this vital field.

For more resources, explore Leslie's books at lesliedavenport.com. To go deeper, sign up for the online course, "Sustainability For Changemakers," at shannonlovgren.com.

Jeremy Rifkin's "The Empathic Civilization" explores how empathetic consciousness reshapes personal lives, knowledge, commerce, and civil society. This development is crucial for fostering a

Jeremy Rifkin's "The Empathic Civilization" explores how empathetic consciousness reshapes personal lives, knowledge, commerce, and civil society. This development is crucial for fostering a future where global well-being is prioritized.

Rifkin, president of the Foundation on Economic Trends, is a bestselling author and influential social thinker. His seventeen books analyze the profound impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, society, and environment, including works like "The European Dream" and "The Hydrogen Economy."

Many believe profitable businesses cannot also be environmentally and socially responsible. However, Gil Friend asserts that green business practices benefit both companies and the world,

Many believe profitable businesses cannot also be environmentally and socially responsible. However, Gil Friend asserts that green business practices benefit both companies and the world, extending beyond mere shareholder value and profit.

Friend, Founder/CEO of Natural Logic, Inc., is the author of The Truth About Green Business.

Climate change presents a critical threat, making a green transition essential for humanity's survival. Innovation is the key solution to this global challenge.

As a high school student in

Climate change presents a critical threat, making a green transition essential for humanity's survival. Innovation is the key solution to this global challenge.

As a high school student in Warsaw, I am passionate about economics, physics, and computer science, especially AI. I deeply believe artificial intelligence and technological progress can positively transform our world. I am also an enthusiast of electric cars.

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

Heart over Head: Learning from the mountains.

Rebecca Stephens, a respected journalist and former deputy editor of the Financial Times magazine 'Resident Abroad,' was the first British

Heart over Head: Learning from the mountains.

Rebecca Stephens, a respected journalist and former deputy editor of the Financial Times magazine 'Resident Abroad,' was the first British woman to summit Mt. Everest. She expertly balances mountaineering and media, having published two books and competed in Eco-challenges with Ranulph Fiennes. Learn more at rebeccastephens.com.