Climate change was a leading issue in 2020. With a promising new pro-climate administration in 2021, the focus shifts to how quickly a clean energy transition can be achieved. The question is no

Climate change was a leading issue in 2020. With a promising new pro-climate administration in 2021, the focus shifts to how quickly a clean energy transition can be achieved. The question is no longer what can be done, but how soon.

Join a conversation on climate breakthroughs with experts Michael Mann (Penn State, author of The New Climate War) and Leah Stokes (UC Santa Barbara, author of Short Circuiting Policy). They will discuss the urgency and tools for addressing the climate crisis.

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This TEDx talk was independently organized by a local community. For TEDx guidelines, see here, and learn more about

This TEDx talk was independently organized by a local community. For TEDx guidelines, see here, and learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx. Photography by Jeremy Ramsey; video by M. Mitch Wheary, with additional editing by Max Wilhelm. Media cleared for YouTube.

Caroline Payne, a Lycoming College political science professor, directs the Interdisciplinary Dominican Republic Program and Warrior Coffee Project. These initiatives provide students with field experience in the Dominican Republic, engaging in service-learning focused on human rights and fair trade. Lycoming College sources fair-priced beans from the El Naranjito Association. Warrior Coffee is supported by Alabaster Coffee Roaster & Tea Co., JayD’s, and Parkhurst Dining.

Dr. Felix Bast, an Associate Professor and transdisciplinary scientist at Central University of Punjab, has authored over 70 publications and 3 books, recognized for research/teaching. A science

Dr. Felix Bast, an Associate Professor and transdisciplinary scientist at Central University of Punjab, has authored over 70 publications and 3 books, recognized for research/teaching. A science communicator, cyclist, and advocate for low-carbon living and sustainability, he participated in the 36th Indian Scientific Mission to Antarctica.

In his TEDx talk, Dr. Bast shares lessons from this expedition. He explains how Antarctica reveals climate change impacts, warning of a "hothouse" future. He proposes simple lifestyle changes and UN-SDG adoption to mitigate plastic pollution and emissions, fostering a sustainable life. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Donald Trump's infamous "It is, what it is" regarding COVID-19 deaths inadvertently highlights humanity's unpreparedness for natural systems. Whether a virus or climate change, our poor response

Donald Trump's infamous "It is, what it is" regarding COVID-19 deaths inadvertently highlights humanity's unpreparedness for natural systems. Whether a virus or climate change, our poor response demands urgent scientific understanding and decisive action. The pandemic serves as a critical wake-up call, urging us to avoid "crisis fatigue" and address environmental challenges.

This talk was delivered by Mark McGinley, an ecologist whose lifelong passion for nature began in childhood. With degrees in zoology and ecology, he dedicated his career to fostering scientific and environmental literacy. As a professor, he taught field courses, developed programs, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Earth. He now works at Lingnan University. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Professor Phoebe Koundouri's TEDx talk on October 17, 2020, focused on Greece's sustainable transition post-COVID-19. She stressed the climate crisis as the "mother of all crises," advocating

Professor Phoebe Koundouri's TEDx talk on October 17, 2020, focused on Greece's sustainable transition post-COVID-19. She stressed the climate crisis as the "mother of all crises," advocating urgent decarbonization via technological pathways and a green, inclusive recovery, including workforce up-skilling for the 4th industrial revolution.

Koundouri also discussed ESG reporting, green finance, the EU taxonomy, and sustainability clusters. A highly cited economist with a Cambridge PhD, she chairs Sustainable Development at AUEB and leads numerous global environmental initiatives. Learn more about her work here.

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This TEDx talk, presented on October 17, 2020, at TEDxEuropeanSustainabilityAcademy Crete, addressed climate change and sustainability. Professor Theocharis Tsoutsos, from the Environmental

This TEDx talk, presented on October 17, 2020, at TEDxEuropeanSustainabilityAcademy Crete, addressed climate change and sustainability. Professor Theocharis Tsoutsos, from the Environmental Engineering School at TU Crete and founder of the Renewable & Sustainable Energy Lab (ReSEL), shared insights into Rethymno's successful sustainable mobility initiative.

He detailed the H2020 CIVITAS Destinations project, which engaged diverse stakeholders to implement policy-based mobility solutions. This program significantly improved residents' quality of life, enhanced the city's image, and enriched visitor experiences, establishing Rethymno as a 'lighthouse example' for other EU cities. For more information, visit www.resel.tuc.gr or learn about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Incorrectly disposed plastic severely harms our planet. This raises critical questions: Can bioplastics offer a viable alternative? How should consumers manage separate collection, and what is the

Incorrectly disposed plastic severely harms our planet. This raises critical questions: Can bioplastics offer a viable alternative? How should consumers manage separate collection, and what is the government's role?

Giorgia Spigno, an Associate Professor in Food Science and Technology at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, addresses these complex issues. With an MSc in Food Science and Technology and a PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering, she shared her expertise at a TEDx event.

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Knut, a USN combustion professor, specializes in the safety of alternative fuels and energy carriers. For two decades, he has researched the fundamental behavior of explosions and safety issues

Knut, a USN combustion professor, specializes in the safety of alternative fuels and energy carriers. For two decades, he has researched the fundamental behavior of explosions and safety issues related to hydrogen as a green energy carrier.

Hydrogen is crucial for decarbonization, especially in transport. However, its explosive nature demands new technologies be designed with paramount safety, ensuring public acceptance by matching or exceeding traditional fuel standards.

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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.

Thijs Van de Graaf, an Associate Professor at Ghent University, argues that new energy geopolitics demands creative thinking beyond traditional approaches. In his talk, he explores the significant

Thijs Van de Graaf, an Associate Professor at Ghent University, argues that new energy geopolitics demands creative thinking beyond traditional approaches. In his talk, he explores the significant geopolitical implications of peak fossil fuel demand.

Van de Graaf's research spans energy security, climate policy, and international politics. He authored "Global Energy Politics" (2020) and was lead writer for the IRENA report, "A New World: The Geopolitics of the Energy Transformation" (2019). This talk was presented at a TEDx event, independently organized by Carbon Tracker Initiative. Learn more about TEDx events here.