Research investigator Michael Hendryx investigates mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia, highlighting its unexpected health hazards. In his TED Talk, he shares his research, discusses industry

Research investigator Michael Hendryx investigates mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia, highlighting its unexpected health hazards. In his TED Talk, he shares his research, discusses industry pushback, and emphasizes scientists' ethical duty to speak truth.

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Moral philosopher Will MacAskill, a co-founder of the effective altruism movement, presents a framework for prioritizing global problems. In his compelling TED Talk, he discusses how to improve

Moral philosopher Will MacAskill, a co-founder of the effective altruism movement, presents a framework for prioritizing global problems. In his compelling TED Talk, he discusses how to improve the world and offers solutions for three pressing issues facing humanity.

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TED unveils Countdown, a major global campaign to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Partnering with scientists, policymakers, and activists, this initiative invites everyone to participate. Learn how

TED unveils Countdown, a major global campaign to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Partnering with scientists, policymakers, and activists, this initiative invites everyone to participate. Learn how to get involved and help turn the tide on climate at countdown.ted.com.

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Plants naturally store carbon, a crucial function for global climate regulation. Geneticist Joanne Chory and her Salk colleagues are developing plants to store more carbon, deeper underground, for

Plants naturally store carbon, a crucial function for global climate regulation. Geneticist Joanne Chory and her Salk colleagues are developing plants to store more carbon, deeper underground, for centuries. This ambitious initiative, part of TED's Audacious Project, aims to significantly slow climate change.

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Climate change is causing cities to sink, with modern concrete infrastructure increasing flood vulnerability. Landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom, a TED Fellow, proposes nature-based

Climate change is causing cities to sink, with modern concrete infrastructure increasing flood vulnerability. Landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom, a TED Fellow, proposes nature-based solutions. Her inspiring talk showcases a Bangkok park designed to hold a million gallons of rainwater, advocating for cities to reconnect with nature to combat flooding.

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Multidisciplinary artist and TED Fellow Paul Rucker unstiches the legacy of systemic racism in the United States. He creates striking Ku Klux Klan robes from non-traditional fabrics like kente

Multidisciplinary artist and TED Fellow Paul Rucker unstiches the legacy of systemic racism in the United States. He creates striking Ku Klux Klan robes from non-traditional fabrics like kente cloth, confronting the normalization of racism. Rucker believes that by collectively examining these historical objects, we can diminish their power. (This talk contains graphic images.)

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Ichthyologist Prosanta Chakrabarty dispels common myths about evolution, explaining that humans are not its "goal" but a small part of a four-billion-year process. He describes us as "young leaves

Ichthyologist Prosanta Chakrabarty dispels common myths about evolution, explaining that humans are not its "goal" but a small part of a four-billion-year process. He describes us as "young leaves on this ancient and gigantic tree of life," connected to all our evolutionary ancestors.

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Chris Anderson, bestselling author and TED curator for over two decades, discusses his book, *Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading*. The book explores humanity's overlooked

Chris Anderson, bestselling author and TED curator for over two decades, discusses his book, *Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading*. The book explores humanity's overlooked impulse for generosity, showing how to amplify its potential to build a hopeful future. It encourages harnessing the internet to unite people, offering inspiring stories, psychological research, and practical guidance.

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Visit TED.com for a vast library of talks, transcripts, and personalized recommendations. Public policy expert Heather C. McGhee explains how racism harms our economy

Visit TED.com for a vast library of talks, transcripts, and personalized recommendations. Public policy expert Heather C. McGhee explains how racism harms our economy and fuels bad policymaking, emphasizing, "Our fates are linked." She offers a crucial rethink for creating a more prosperous nation for all.

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Visit TED.com for our extensive library of TED Talks, transcripts, and personalized recommendations. Discover captivating ideas, such as space chemist Karin Öberg's

Visit TED.com for our extensive library of TED Talks, transcripts, and personalized recommendations. Discover captivating ideas, such as space chemist Karin Öberg's exploration of the universe with ALMA to find life-sustaining chemicals, including a notorious poison.

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