Climate change, primarily caused by affluent populations, disproportionately impacts vulnerable groups globally. Up to one billion people may be displaced by 2050, yet wealthy nations often show

Climate change, primarily caused by affluent populations, disproportionately impacts vulnerable groups globally. Up to one billion people may be displaced by 2050, yet wealthy nations often show hostility towards refugees. Professor Carmen G. Gonzalez explores the link between climate change, racial subordination, and legal responses to this displacement.

This program is from the DeWitt Higgs Memorial Lecture series.

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Professor Carlos Nobre emphasizes the importance of valuing standing forests and their products. He illustrates this by explaining how the açaí berry is projected to generate billions for the

Professor Carlos Nobre emphasizes the importance of valuing standing forests and their products. He illustrates this by explaining how the açaí berry is projected to generate billions for the Amazon economy.

Nobre also presents his vision for agroforestry as a crucial solution for protecting tropical forests globally.

Suresh Babu M. earned his Ph.D. from JNU (2002), M.Phil. from JNU (1994), and M.S. from Pondicherry University (1992). His research areas include Applied Macroeconomics, Industrial Economics, and

Suresh Babu M. earned his Ph.D. from JNU (2002), M.Phil. from JNU (1994), and M.S. from Pondicherry University (1992). His research areas include Applied Macroeconomics, Industrial Economics, and Trade and Development.

Since 2006, he has been an Assistant Professor at IIT Madras. His career includes a Research Associate position at the Centre for Development Studies (2001-2004), teaching at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (2002) and Gokhale Institute (2001), and consulting for the ADB (2000) and World Bank (1996).

This talk, addressing India's sustainable development goals, was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Visit UCTV: Global prosperity, long fueled by finite and environmentally risky fossil fuels, necessitates a new energy paradigm. Professor Eric McFarland

Visit UCTV: Global prosperity, long fueled by finite and environmentally risky fossil fuels, necessitates a new energy paradigm. Professor Eric McFarland predicts methane will be crucial for the next century's transition to a hydrogen-based economy, powered by nuclear and renewables.

McFarland's research demonstrates that abundant natural gas methane can be cost-effectively converted into solid carbon and hydrogen gas via pyrolysis in molten metals and salts. This CO2-free process is increasingly competitive, particularly in markets like California and Germany with carbon taxes, despite natural gas being the cheapest U.S. heat and electricity source.

Mica Estrada, Associate Professor in UCSF's Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, states that people weigh two factors when considering forgiveness: the importance of maintaining a

Mica Estrada, Associate Professor in UCSF's Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, states that people weigh two factors when considering forgiveness: the importance of maintaining a relationship versus the importance of being right.

Estrada explains that individuals prioritize these differently. Consequently, relationship-oriented and justice-oriented people will behave in distinct ways regarding forgiveness.

Dr. Walker explains how fundamental physical sciences, like chemistry and physics, are often limited to Earth's "normal" conditions of temperature, pressure, and gravity. As civilization prepares

Dr. Walker explains how fundamental physical sciences, like chemistry and physics, are often limited to Earth's "normal" conditions of temperature, pressure, and gravity. As civilization prepares for space, this terrestrial focus is no longer adequate.

His presentation advocates for expanding our approach to scientific research, aiming to unlock entirely new areas of study and foster creativity beyond Earth's environment.

Dr. Martin Walker, Professor and Chair of Chemistry at SUNY Potsdam, delivered this talk at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Heavy rainfall over the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, and the eastern Pacific Ocean predicts 100°F (38°C) temperatures in California's Central Valley within 4 to 16 days. This finding comes from

Heavy rainfall over the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, and the eastern Pacific Ocean predicts 100°F (38°C) temperatures in California's Central Valley within 4 to 16 days. This finding comes from a collaborative research team at UC Davis and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Climate Center in Busan, South Korea.

Researchers, including UC Davis professor Richard Grotjahn, linked these heat waves to the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), a large, traveling atmospheric circulation pattern. For more information, visit: UCTV.

Dr. Quinton's talk, "Dinosaurs, Asteroids, and Climate Change," explores the connections between climate change, asteroid impacts, and dinosaur extinction. She discusses predictions regarding how

Dr. Quinton's talk, "Dinosaurs, Asteroids, and Climate Change," explores the connections between climate change, asteroid impacts, and dinosaur extinction. She discusses predictions regarding how an asteroid alters Earth's climate, emphasizing that these have not been empirically tested and thus require a creative experimental approach.

Page Quinton is an Assistant Professor of Geology, teaching courses such as Principles of Paleontology, Geochemistry, and Climate Change: Past and Present. This presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Physicist Michio Kaku argues humanity faces an extinction threat from Mother Nature and the laws of physics, making space travel our ultimate destiny. Citing Isaac Asimov's question and the 99.99%

Physicist Michio Kaku argues humanity faces an extinction threat from Mother Nature and the laws of physics, making space travel our ultimate destiny. Citing Isaac Asimov's question and the 99.99% extinction rate of species, Kaku believes our survival depends on exploring beyond known physics. For more insights, subscribe to Big Think Edge: http://bit.ly/bigthinkedge

Dr. Kaku, co-founder of string field theory and a New York Times bestselling author, explores these themes in his latest book, "The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth": https://amzn.to/2N8dQ3G. For licensing or further reading, visit Executive Interviews: https://www.executiveinterviews.biz/rightsholders/bigthink/ or Big Think: https://bigthink.com/videos/99-99-of-species-go-extinct-what-is-humanitys-future.