Cities are significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions, yet they can actively contribute to environmental decarbonization. Peter Droege, an architect and leading expert in sustainable design

Cities are significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions, yet they can actively contribute to environmental decarbonization. Peter Droege, an architect and leading expert in sustainable design and urban planning, offers ten immediate action points for cities. His insights were featured as the introduction to our conference, "The Architecture of Transition," which explored the built environment's pivotal role in shaping sustainable futures through imaginative and precise design.

Discover other conference interventions, including talks by urban sustainability experts, on YouTube: [TEDxTalks - Braillard Search](https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDxTalks/search?query=braillard). Learn more about independently organized TEDx events at [TED.com/TEDx](https://www.ted.com/tedx).

Jean-Pierre Quignard, an Ichthyology professor, discusses the severe consequences of warming Mediterranean waters. He candidly admits that as a fish researcher, he sees no solutions to the climate

Jean-Pierre Quignard, an Ichthyology professor, discusses the severe consequences of warming Mediterranean waters. He candidly admits that as a fish researcher, he sees no solutions to the climate change modifications impacting his field.

Uploaded December 17, 2009, this GoodPlanet Foundation project is based on 7Billion Others, an initiative by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, and supported by BNP Paribas.

Global urbanization creates challenges for poverty reduction and sustainability. Xiaoxiang Zhu addresses this by developing a global model of urban areas, using satellite and social media data

Global urbanization creates challenges for poverty reduction and sustainability. Xiaoxiang Zhu addresses this by developing a global model of urban areas, using satellite and social media data with machine learning. Her models depict 3D building shapes, functions, and temporal changes. Open access to this data will enable broad global impacts, from improving slum conditions to providing more accurate census information.

A professor at TUM specializing in Signal Processing in Earth Observation, Xiaoxiang Zhu combines her lifelong fascination with space and mathematics in her work. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Join us for a conversation with leading ecological researcher Mary Power and Institute founder Tom Fleischner. They will explore natural history's vital role in inspiring ecological field study

Join us for a conversation with leading ecological researcher Mary Power and Institute founder Tom Fleischner. They will explore natural history's vital role in inspiring ecological field study and theoretical advances. Dr. Power's decades of research on river food webs and their ecosystem linkages are deeply informed by her love of natural history.

Mary Power is a Professor at UC Berkeley and Faculty Director of the Angelo Coast Range Reserve. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and other prestigious bodies, and a former president of the Ecological Society of America. Her work was notably featured in "The Serengeti Rules" film.

Despite significant growth in the clean energy sector, achieving 100% renewable power remains a daunting challenge. In this talk, Rolf Wüstenhagen explains the obstacles preventing a clean energy

Despite significant growth in the clean energy sector, achieving 100% renewable power remains a daunting challenge. In this talk, Rolf Wüstenhagen explains the obstacles preventing a clean energy future and expresses his conviction that now is the opportune moment to transition fully to clean power.

Rolf Wüstenhagen, Professor for Management of Renewable Energies at the University of St. Gallen, brings extensive expertise. His background includes serving as a lead author for the IPCC special report on renewable energy and climate change (2008-2011) and as an advisor for the Swiss Federal government’s advisory board for Swiss Energy Strategy 2050 (2011-2015).

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

Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge and Fellow at Trinity College, discusses social factors that erode empathy. These include obedience to

Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge and Fellow at Trinity College, discusses social factors that erode empathy. These include obedience to authority, ideological beliefs, stereotyping, and dehumanizing groups.

He directs the Autism Research Centre (ARC) in Cambridge. His notable books include *Mindblindness*, *The Essential Difference*, *Prenatal Testosterone in Mind*, *Zero Degrees of Empathy*, and *Autism and Asperger Syndrome: The Facts*. He is a Fellow of the BPS and the British Academy.

This content was published by TEDxHousesofParliament on September 12, 2012.

The global climate emergency is undeniable, with extreme weather impacting every continent—from wildfires and heatwaves to droughts and ocean temperature anomalies. Despite these clear signs,

The global climate emergency is undeniable, with extreme weather impacting every continent—from wildfires and heatwaves to droughts and ocean temperature anomalies. Despite these clear signs, political action to end fossil fuel subsidies remains insufficient. What future awaits us?

In this program, Peter Carter (Climate Emergency Institute) and Paul Beckwith (Climate System Scientist) explain why transitioning from fossil fuels is essential for our survival. The discussion is hosted by Dale Walkonen and edited by Mike Coe.

For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.

This interview, originally posted by MarkMolaro on November 25, 2007, features K. David Harrison. Harrison is an assistant professor of

This interview, originally posted by MarkMolaro on November 25, 2007, features K. David Harrison. Harrison is an assistant professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, author of "When Languages Die: The Extinction of the World's Languages and the Erosion of Human Knowledge," and Director of Research at the Living Tongues Institute. He was also featured in "The Linguists" documentary.

In this conversation, Harrison discusses the critical importance of the world's many threatened languages and the vital knowledge each uniquely preserves. He emphasizes the urgent need for more trained linguists to document these nearly extinct languages in remote regions before they are lost forever.

The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit featured two key plenary panels. The first, "Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future," explored impact investing with Yale alumni. Panelists included

The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit featured two key plenary panels. The first, "Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future," explored impact investing with Yale alumni. Panelists included Tom Hodgman (NatureVest), Jeff Possick (MissionPoint Partners), Shelby Semmes (Intervale Advisors), and Adam Wolfensohn (Encourage Capital), moderated by Terry Kellogg (Helios Capital Ventures).

The second plenary, "Moving Ahead: Change Making, Sound Science, and the Rule of Law," discussed future directions. Speakers were Paul Anastas (Yale), Tom McHenry (Vermont Law School), and William K. Reilly (World Wildlife Fund; former EPA Administrator). Ingrid C. Burke, Dean of F&ES, served as moderator.