Food authority Mark Bittman explores how industrialized food production has driven global health crises and climate change. He offers a panoramic view of this history, explaining how we can rescue

Food authority Mark Bittman explores how industrialized food production has driven global health crises and climate change. He offers a panoramic view of this history, explaining how we can rescue ourselves from modern missteps.

With over three decades in global food culture and policy, Bittman is known for his "How to Cook Everything" series and thirty-plus books, including Animal, Vegetable, Junk. A fellow at Yale and on Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health faculty, he also edits The Mark Bittman Project and has received multiple James Beard and IACP Awards.

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Southern Nevada is increasingly known for its solar energy production, not just casinos. With the development of high-capacity energy storage, its importance as a renewable energy hub is further

Southern Nevada is increasingly known for its solar energy production, not just casinos. With the development of high-capacity energy storage, its importance as a renewable energy hub is further elevated. Amy Lahav, a 20-year veteran in environmental and renewable energy, has been instrumental in this growth.

As Senior Project Manager at NV Energy, Amy has procured over 2 gigawatts of solar and 690 megawatts of battery storage for Nevada's customers. She also pioneers new technologies, establishing evaluation tools and facilitating partnerships with emerging tech companies.

Amy's insights were shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Cylita Guy completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, where she used machine learning and fieldwork to study bats and their viruses. Concurrently, as a CBC analyst, she examined Canadian

Dr. Cylita Guy completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, where she used machine learning and fieldwork to study bats and their viruses. Concurrently, as a CBC analyst, she examined Canadian digital news behavior and fostered curiosity about the natural world as a science communicator.

Currently, Cylita works as a data scientist and is writing her first children's book for Annick Press, due out in Fall 2021.

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

Yellowstone, the planet's last intact temperate ecosystem, faces rapid changes due to global warming. Paleoecologist Dr. Cathy Whitlock researches its past climate to understand future

Yellowstone, the planet's last intact temperate ecosystem, faces rapid changes due to global warming. Paleoecologist Dr. Cathy Whitlock researches its past climate to understand future consequences.

Dr. Whitlock, a Regents Professor Emerita at Montana State University and a National Academy of Sciences member, began her Yellowstone studies in the 1980s, analyzing sediment cores. Her work also includes leading the Montana Climate Assessment, which shaped state climate discussions.

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

Interested in degrowth? Join the inaugural "Degrowth Dialogues" webinar on February 16th at 5pm CET.

Speakers Marula Tsagkari, Susan Paulson, and Corinna Dengler will explore how degrowth

Interested in degrowth? Join the inaugural "Degrowth Dialogues" webinar on February 16th at 5pm CET.

Speakers Marula Tsagkari, Susan Paulson, and Corinna Dengler will explore how degrowth tackles climate change, economic inequalities, and decolonial, feminist, and social justice issues. A Q&A session will follow.

Introducing the keynote "Sustainable is the New Profitable. Green is the New Digital," this video highlights decarbonizing our economy as the decade's biggest challenge and opportunity.

Introducing the keynote "Sustainable is the New Profitable. Green is the New Digital," this video highlights decarbonizing our economy as the decade's biggest challenge and opportunity. Accelerated by the Corona crisis, this shift will bring inevitable carbon taxes and the end of fossil fuel subsidies. The circular economy will be paramount by 2030.

Companies and individuals must understand and adapt to this tectonic move towards sustainability to thrive, or risk obsolescence. Learn how to prosper in this era. Get the free '10 Megashifts' guide at futuristgerd.com/megashifts. Subscribe to the newsletter at gerd.digital, or explore my book 'Technology vs Humanity' at techvshuman.com. More insights are available at futuristgerd.com.

Mehul Manjeshwar champions a holistic approach to sustainability, emphasizing people, planet, and profits across a product's entire lifecycle. As the lead for marketing and sustainability

Mehul Manjeshwar champions a holistic approach to sustainability, emphasizing people, planet, and profits across a product's entire lifecycle. As the lead for marketing and sustainability communications at Bare Necessities, he believes communication and education are fundamental to driving environmental change.

With an MBA in product lifecycle management and extensive global experience volunteering for environmental causes, Mehul is a Climate Reality Leader trained by Al Gore. He inspires communities to adopt sustainable lifestyles, advocating for a balance between technology and environmental consciousness.

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

Shrey Saxena is a second-generation social entrepreneur at Growdiesel, dedicated to fighting climate change by converting waste into biofuels. An engineer and internationally recognized public

Shrey Saxena is a second-generation social entrepreneur at Growdiesel, dedicated to fighting climate change by converting waste into biofuels. An engineer and internationally recognized public speaker, he began his social entrepreneurship journey at age 14.

He has mentored over 50 individuals and led significant social initiatives, including educating 2000+ children on cleanliness in Himachal Pradesh. Shrey has delivered numerous sessions on social entrepreneurship at organizations such as Adobe, Stanford, IITs, and IIMs.

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

Wolf Joe is a new 46 x 11-minute animated action-adventure series following Joe, a young First Nations boy. With his two best friends, Joe explores his Indigenous culture, heritage, and identity,

Wolf Joe is a new 46 x 11-minute animated action-adventure series following Joe, a young First Nations boy. With his two best friends, Joe explores his Indigenous culture, heritage, and identity, inspired by the universal values of The Seven Teachings Wheel.

This exciting children's series is a TVOkids Original, created in collaboration with Turtle Lodge, Media Rendezvous, and Amberwood Entertainment.