We often view heroes as rugged individualists and beacons of hope. But do they truly meet our expectations, especially concerning the climate crisis? This talk reexamines the traditional hero's

We often view heroes as rugged individualists and beacons of hope. But do they truly meet our expectations, especially concerning the climate crisis? This talk reexamines the traditional hero's role, suggesting they may fall short.

Jacob, an environmental advocate since middle school, has dedicated six years to increasing awareness and action on environmental issues with nonprofits and his school. He aims to work with peers to create a just world, redefining advocacy in a changing global landscape.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The escalating climate crisis necessitates urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In his 2021 TEDxHopeCollege talk, Jacob VanderRoest introduces a powerful and readily implementable

The escalating climate crisis necessitates urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In his 2021 TEDxHopeCollege talk, Jacob VanderRoest introduces a powerful and readily implementable strategy to combat this global challenge. His solution offers a practical approach that can be applied continuously throughout the day.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community following the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Jacob Park, Director of the BSR Sustainable Futures Lab, introduces our new service offering on futures-thinking.

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