Professor Bent Erik Bakken, Chief Analyst for DNV GL’s Energy Transition Outlook, asserts that the drop in energy demand due to COVID-19 advanced the fossil fuel peak to 2019.

With nearly

Professor Bent Erik Bakken, Chief Analyst for DNV GL’s Energy Transition Outlook, asserts that the drop in energy demand due to COVID-19 advanced the fossil fuel peak to 2019.

With nearly 40 years of experience in energy and security research, Bakken specializes in behavioral simulation modeling of complex systems. His award-winning work focuses on the interfaces between the green energy transition and energy-dependent organizations, driving strategic transformations. He holds a PhD from MIT.

This talk was delivered at a TEDx event, independently organized by the Carbon Tracker Initiative. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

David Keith reviews the science and technology of solar geoengineering, examining its potential to reduce climate risks, associated new risks, and current uncertainties. He proposes integrating

David Keith reviews the science and technology of solar geoengineering, examining its potential to reduce climate risks, associated new risks, and current uncertainties. He proposes integrating solar geoengineering into a comprehensive 4D climate policy, which includes emissions cuts, carbon removal, and adaptation.

A distinguished expert, David Keith is a Harvard Professor of Applied Physics and Public Policy. He founded Carbon Engineering, a company developing technology to capture CO2 for carbon-neutral fuels. Best known for his work on solar geoengineering, he led Harvard's Solar Geoengineering Research Program. He has authored over 200 academic publications and "A Case for Climate Engineering."

The session was moderated by Greg Bronevetsky.

Scientists have long studied climate change; now, the focus must shift to implementing solutions. As a technologist, I see immense potential for innovation to mitigate warming impacts—from

Scientists have long studied climate change; now, the focus must shift to implementing solutions. As a technologist, I see immense potential for innovation to mitigate warming impacts—from preventing deforestation and preserving biodiversity to ensuring food security. The ambitious goal, central to "Operation Earth," is to leverage technology not just to limit warming, but to reverse damage and reduce global temperatures by one degree Celsius.

This urgent call to action comes from Daniela Rus, Director of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and a distinguished professor. Her expertise in robotics and data science highlights the innovative approaches required. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event, which you can learn more about here.

Climate change, driven by excess CO2 from industrial processes and combustion, presents our greatest existential challenge. While CO2 pollutes our air and creates unpredictable weather, the

Climate change, driven by excess CO2 from industrial processes and combustion, presents our greatest existential challenge. While CO2 pollutes our air and creates unpredictable weather, the chemical industry also needs carbon. Dr. Christoph Gürtler and his team at Covestro and the CAT Catalytic Center have devised a new method to convert this waste CO2 into valuable resources.

Dr. Gürtler, a co-founder of the CAT Catalytic Center and an expert in sustainable industrial chemistry, has dedicated a decade to utilizing carbon dioxide as a resource for new technologies. His innovative work earned him a nomination for the "DEUTSCHER ZUKUNFTSPREIS." This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Elisa Naranjo offers promising answers to scaling sustainability in business, challenging profit-driven models amidst widespread greenwashing.

As Head of Fairstainability at einhorn, a

Elisa Naranjo offers promising answers to scaling sustainability in business, challenging profit-driven models amidst widespread greenwashing.

As Head of Fairstainability at einhorn, a German startup selling condoms and menstruation products, Elisa's mission is to "unfuck the economy." She previously developed sustainable solutions in the textile industry and won the "25 Frauen Award" in 2018. At TEDxHeidelberg, she will explore greenwashing and challenge common business practices.

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

David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Special Assistant to the President at Oberlin College. He also holds a James Marsh Professorship at

David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Special Assistant to the President at Oberlin College. He also holds a James Marsh Professorship at the University of Vermont.

Orr is the author of *The Nature of Design* (Oxford, 2002) and *Design on the Edge* (MIT, 2006).

His recent work includes a two-year, $2 million project to define a 100-day climate action plan for the Obama administration. Learn more at www.climateactionproject.com.

Ethical consumption, encompassing "buy local," "buy green," and "buy organic," raises significant moral questions. This lecture explores how consumption became imbued with right and wrong, and the

Ethical consumption, encompassing "buy local," "buy green," and "buy organic," raises significant moral questions. This lecture explores how consumption became imbued with right and wrong, and the effectiveness of the ethical-consumption movement in influencing market behavior.

This discussion is part of the Ideas Matter lecture series. A joint project of Boston Review and MIT's Political Science Department, the series brings together writers, experts, and practitioners for substantive debate on contemporary challenges.

Massive clean energy investments are poised to transform the American economy, with opportunities to reach 80% clean power by 2030 and achieve deep decarbonization across sectors. Success,

Massive clean energy investments are poised to transform the American economy, with opportunities to reach 80% clean power by 2030 and achieve deep decarbonization across sectors. Success, however, requires widespread action.

Join award-winning author, political scientist, and climate expert Dr. Leah Stokes for a deep dive into clean energy policy. She will explore how American households and businesses can leverage new climate incentives to realize our electric future.

Dr. Stokes, a leading expert and author of "Short Circuiting Policy," is an Anton Vonk Associate Professor at UC Santa Barbara and co-host of "A Matter of Degrees." Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

Not all green solutions are created equal. Many eco-friendly alternatives, from corn-based biofuels to biodegradable plastics, promise to save the planet—but do they truly deliver? In this

Not all green solutions are created equal. Many eco-friendly alternatives, from corn-based biofuels to biodegradable plastics, promise to save the planet—but do they truly deliver? In this engaging talk, sustainability researcher and Georgia Tech professor Patricia Stathatou shares a powerful 3-question framework to cut through the hype and assess the true environmental impact of emerging technologies. Drawing on surprising case studies, such as the unintended consequences of ethanol and the progress of electric vehicles, she reveals how to evaluate products and policies across their full lifecycle, from production to disposal.

As an assistant professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech, Patricia specializes in sustainable water and energy systems, working to redefine their design and assessment. Her research, featured in Forbes and WSB-TV, integrates life cycle and techno-economic assessments with real-world data to drive sustainability. With a doctorate from the National Technical University of Athens and postdoctoral research at MIT, she has also contributed to international standards, including marine fuel guidelines for the International Maritime Organization, accelerating the transition to cleaner technologies and more sustainable environmental solutions.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Hemang Vellore is a 14-year-old unschooled techie with 6 years of experience. He learns through extensive travels, visiting institutions like NASA and MIT, and engaging in drone racing, robotics,

Hemang Vellore is a 14-year-old unschooled techie with 6 years of experience. He learns through extensive travels, visiting institutions like NASA and MIT, and engaging in drone racing, robotics, hackathons, digital fabrication, workshops, seminars, and conferences.

He is deeply involved in Climate Action, participating in Climate Conversations and TED Circles.

This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. For more information, visit https://www.ted.com/tedx.