Maintaining human well-being across generations is a core sustainability challenge, intrinsically linked to clean air and climate change. Pollutants from sources like power plants and vehicles

Maintaining human well-being across generations is a core sustainability challenge, intrinsically linked to clean air and climate change. Pollutants from sources like power plants and vehicles degrade air quality and drive climate change, which further exacerbates air quality issues. Addressing both simultaneously, with a people-centered approach, is crucial for present and future health.

Noelle Eckley Selin, an MIT Associate Professor, specializes in these interconnected issues. Her research uses atmospheric chemistry modeling to inform decision-making on air pollution, climate change, and hazardous substances. With a Harvard PhD and experience in science-policy interactions, Professor Selin's expertise is vital. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Professor Mehta, an NCSSM alumnus and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Florida State University, discussed the impact of climate change on significant historical and cultural

Professor Mehta, an NCSSM alumnus and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Florida State University, discussed the impact of climate change on significant historical and cultural artifacts.

His presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event.

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Richard D. Wolff, Professor Emeritus of Economics at UMass Amherst and a Visiting Professor at The New School, authored *Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism*. He also founded Democracy at

Richard D. Wolff, Professor Emeritus of Economics at UMass Amherst and a Visiting Professor at The New School, authored *Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism*. He also founded Democracy at Work, a non-profit organization promoting democratic workplaces as a path to a stronger economic system. Visit their website at www.democracyatwork.info.

Professor Wolff discusses the economic dimensions of our lives with deep insight and dry humor. He connects current events to historical contexts, illuminating global economic machinations, policy, and labor organization. He challenges audiences to question fundamental societal structures.

For more of his lectures, visit the Democracy at Work YouTube channel. You can also purchase his book here.

In a "Conversations with History" interview, Harry Kreisler welcomes Marion Nestle, Goddard Professor of Nutrition at NYU. Professor Nestle discusses the evolution of her views on nutrition

In a "Conversations with History" interview, Harry Kreisler welcomes Marion Nestle, Goddard Professor of Nutrition at NYU. Professor Nestle discusses the evolution of her views on nutrition studies and the complex politics of food. She highlights the food industry's highly competitive, profit-driven environment, where public health often takes a backseat to advertising and lobbying efforts.

Nestle further analyzes the government's pivotal role in either maintaining the food production status quo or driving change through funding, regulation, and education. She also offers valuable advice to students preparing for the future. This insightful discussion was recorded on March 22, 2017, and can be viewed on UCTV.

Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate in economics, discusses Occupy Wall Street.

Stiglitz graduated from Amherst College and earned his Ph.D. from MIT, becoming a full professor at Yale in

Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate in economics, discusses Occupy Wall Street.

Stiglitz graduated from Amherst College and earned his Ph.D. from MIT, becoming a full professor at Yale in 1970. His extensive teaching career includes Princeton, Stanford, MIT, and Oxford, where he was Drummond Professor. He received the Nobel Prize for his analyses of markets with asymmetric information.

He is currently a University Professor at Columbia University and Co-Chair of its Committee on Global Thought.

On February 22, 2013, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment hosted a panel discussion titled "Geotechnology and the Future of Sustainability." This event brought together Yale

On February 22, 2013, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment hosted a panel discussion titled "Geotechnology and the Future of Sustainability." This event brought together Yale researchers and Google Developers.

The discussion explored geotechnology's emergence as a tool for addressing global problems. Speakers included Rebecca Moore (Google) and Yale Professors Walter Jetz, Karen Seto, and Dana Tomlin.

Premiered November 1, 2022, this discussion explores Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. AI, defined as computer systems performing human-like tasks such as visual perception and speech

Premiered November 1, 2022, this discussion explores Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. AI, defined as computer systems performing human-like tasks such as visual perception and speech recognition, is transforming education. It improves quality and access to knowledge, optimizing learning patterns and automating tasks for students and teachers.

In this AI for Good Perspectives event, Professor Mérouane Debbah, Chief Researcher at TII's AI and Digital Science Research Center, details how data and AI revolutionize education. He also addresses shaping national policies to advance equal learning, a core UN Sustainable Development Goal. Debbah is also a professor at CentraleSupélec and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.

Pro-athletes are entertainers, and their definition of health differs from the average person's. Our bodies constantly expend significant energy just to function; for instance, about 1,400

Pro-athletes are entertainers, and their definition of health differs from the average person's. Our bodies constantly expend significant energy just to function; for instance, about 1,400 calories daily are used simply to keep us alive. This inherent energy cost, a legacy from ancestors who conserved energy for survival, explains our natural tendency to avoid unnecessary physical activity, even with modern access to food.

This insight comes from Daniel Lieberman, Edwin M. Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences at Harvard University. For more, subscribe to Big Think on YouTube or read the video transcript.

Human objects in space are creating dangerous clutter. MIT Assistant Professor Danielle Wood advocates for sustainable space technology, stressing the need to respect both people and the

Human objects in space are creating dangerous clutter. MIT Assistant Professor Danielle Wood advocates for sustainable space technology, stressing the need to respect both people and the environment in future missions. This approach is crucial for managing the "industrial waste" accumulating beyond Earth.

One promising solution involves a wax-based fuel for satellites, made from beeswax and candle wax. This less toxic and more affordable alternative would help bring objects closer to Earth for safe deorbiting and destruction, offering a sustainable way to address space debris.

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Alexandra Flynn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on urban governance, planning law, and Indigenous-municipal

Alexandra Flynn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on urban governance, planning law, and Indigenous-municipal relationships.

Before her academic role, she represented First Nations governments in land disputes and agreements, and worked in intergovernmental relations for the City of Toronto. Her forthcoming book with Lexis Nexis explores the evolving role of municipalities in Canada's legal system.

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