This video features two excerpts from Mark Plotkin's speeches. His October 2014 TED Global talk in Rio de Janeiro addresses the critical endangerment of Amazonian indigenous cultures and

This video features two excerpts from Mark Plotkin's speeches. His October 2014 TED Global talk in Rio de Janeiro addresses the critical endangerment of Amazonian indigenous cultures and uncontacted tribes, arguing they are the rainforest's most vulnerable species, not jaguars or eagles. Mark's Speech.

A second excerpt, from his August 2006 Authors@Google speech, emphasizes his view that protecting the earth is spiritually beneficial. Mark's August 2006 talk.

Published on December 1, 2014.

Join Mark Reynolds for welcome remarks. Jerry Taylor, President of the Niskanen Center, will discuss the Republican party's climate action and carbon pricing advocacy. Jasmine Sanders, Executive

Join Mark Reynolds for welcome remarks. Jerry Taylor, President of the Niskanen Center, will discuss the Republican party's climate action and carbon pricing advocacy. Jasmine Sanders, Executive Director of Our Climate, and Clara Fang will highlight youth involvement in climate advocacy and carbon pricing education. Dr. Danny Richter will deliver a legislative update.

Ms. Sanders, a climate scientist and advocate, leads Our Climate's youth grassroots movement, focusing on climate justice. Find her full bio here. Mr. Taylor, president of the Niskanen Center, previously spent 23 years at the Cato Institute. Access his full bio here. Dr. Richter, a CCL staffer, develops legislative strategy. Ms. Fang serves as CCL's Student Engagement Director.

Acclaimed author and queer activist Taylor Brorby confronts the escalating authoritarian backlash against LGBTQ rights, questioning why this battle persists. As a writer also addressing the fossil

Acclaimed author and queer activist Taylor Brorby confronts the escalating authoritarian backlash against LGBTQ rights, questioning why this battle persists. As a writer also addressing the fossil fuel industry's role in climate chaos, Brorby faces a dilemma: the existential crises impacting nature and LGBTQ people.

He argues these struggles are interconnected. Brorby seeks to reconcile nature, culture, diversity, and belonging, emphasizing that all these elements are part of a unified fight.

Henry Taylor, a 12th grader at Pioneer High School, enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies, researching politics, and reading. A passionate advocate for the feminist movement, Henry

Henry Taylor, a 12th grader at Pioneer High School, enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies, researching politics, and reading. A passionate advocate for the feminist movement, Henry believes everyone, regardless of gender, should embrace feminism.

He sees a TEDx talk as an impactful platform to share this message. Next year, Henry will attend American University in Washington D.C., studying Communications, Law, Economics, and Government (CLEG). This talk is for TEDxYouth@AnnArbor.

Many conservatives believe government's core purpose is to protect rights to life, liberty, and property. If greenhouse gas emissions threaten these fundamental rights, then government has a clear

Many conservatives believe government's core purpose is to protect rights to life, liberty, and property. If greenhouse gas emissions threaten these fundamental rights, then government has a clear duty to act against such a threat.

Niskanen Center President Jerry Taylor will discuss the conservative and moral imperative for addressing climate change, outlining how effective solutions can be implemented.

Mark Petruzzi, a member of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council, brings over 20 years of expertise. He specializes in assessing product and service life cycle impacts and developing

Mark Petruzzi, a member of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council, brings over 20 years of expertise. He specializes in assessing product and service life cycle impacts and developing practical reduction methods.

In his talk, Mark will discuss the Global Ecolabeling Network. He will explain its importance in providing credibility, transparency, and proven results for protecting health and the environment.

Examined Life brings philosophy from academia to the streets. Filmmaker Astra Taylor joins influential thinkers like Peter Singer, Judith Butler, Cornel West, and Kwame Appiah on unique

Examined Life brings philosophy from academia to the streets. Filmmaker Astra Taylor joins influential thinkers like Peter Singer, Judith Butler, Cornel West, and Kwame Appiah on unique excursions. This segment features literary critic, philosopher, and feminist Avital Ronell.

The series explores places and spaces that resonate with their ideas, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary thought. This is a must-see exploration of philosophy in action.

Janice Taylor, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, addresses the negative consequences of labeling children's behavior. Drawing from

Janice Taylor, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, addresses the negative consequences of labeling children's behavior. Drawing from her challenging upbringing and education, she founded Just Be Friends Network Inc.

This pioneering social network aims to reduce bullying, cyberbullying, and unhealthy relationships among children and youth aged 4-13. Taylor has also delivered a TEDx Kelowna speech.