Brandon Dennison, founder and CEO of Coalfield Development, presented his innovative 33-6-3 Workforce Development Model. This model integrates 33 hours of on-the-job training, 6 hours of higher

Brandon Dennison, founder and CEO of Coalfield Development, presented his innovative 33-6-3 Workforce Development Model. This model integrates 33 hours of on-the-job training, 6 hours of higher education, and 3 hours of personal development weekly, transforming workers and rebuilding the Appalachian economy by empowering individuals and communities impacted by economic crises.

Dennison, a lifelong West Virginian, leads Coalfield Development, which has launched over 50 social enterprises and trained over 1,200 people facing employment barriers. He holds a Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University.

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

Food and farming face a critical juncture. Extractive practices have depleted nature, leading to climate change, biodiversity loss, and a public health crisis. Farmers, stewards of half our land,

Food and farming face a critical juncture. Extractive practices have depleted nature, leading to climate change, biodiversity loss, and a public health crisis. Farmers, stewards of half our land, must shift from extractive systems to regenerative, sustainable, and circular economy approaches.

Minette Batters, NFU President, discusses her vision for sustainable farming and involvement with the Global Farm Metric coalition. She runs a diversified family farm and co-founded 'Ladies in Beef' and 'Great British Beef Week'.

A long-standing NFU member, Batters rose through the ranks to President in 2018 and is a Trustee of Farm Africa. This TEDx talk is available at ted.com/tedx.

Oakland is reimagining public safety funding and policing amidst nationwide calls for racial justice. The Defund OPD campaign, launched five years ago by the Anti Police-Terror Project (APTP),

Oakland is reimagining public safety funding and policing amidst nationwide calls for racial justice. The Defund OPD campaign, launched five years ago by the Anti Police-Terror Project (APTP), aims to transform the criminal justice system.

Join a discussion with campaign leaders Cat Brooks and James Burch. Brooks, co-founder of APTP, developed community-based responses to police violence and is executive director of the Justice Teams Network. Burch, policy director for the Justice Teams Network and president of the National Lawyers Guild of the Bay Area, brings legal expertise and personal experience to the movement.

This program, originally scheduled for April 12, 2021, is co-hosted by Michelle Meow, producer and host of "The Michelle Meow Show." Follow her on Twitter: @msmichellemeow.

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted women and minorities in the workforce. As we plan for recovery, how can we build an inclusive, green economy that ensures climate resilience and

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted women and minorities in the workforce. As we plan for recovery, how can we build an inclusive, green economy that ensures climate resilience and leaves no one behind?

Join a discussion on this vital topic with Julian Brave NoiseCat (Data for Progress), Julie Pullen (Jupiter Intelligence), and Alicia Seiger (Stanford University). This program is generously underwritten by Bank of the West.

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Scott Harrison founded charity: water in 2006 to bring sustainable clean drinking water to developing countries. Public donations directly fund water projects, verified with photos and GPS on

Scott Harrison founded charity: water in 2006 to bring sustainable clean drinking water to developing countries. Public donations directly fund water projects, verified with photos and GPS on Google Maps. In 14 years, over 1 million donors have helped raise $496 million, funding 59,000+ projects in 29 countries and providing 11.6 million people with clean water. Google.org and Googlers have contributed over $8 million.

Globally, 785 million people lack clean water, impacting health, education, and economic opportunities. charity: water partners with local experts to implement sustainable solutions—from wells to rainwater harvesting—and establishes local Water Committees with sanitation training to ensure long-term success.

Learn more at charitywater.org.

Charlton Shackleton is addressing the underrepresentation of equatorial regions in climate change funding. Commemorating his ancestor Sir Ernest Shackleton, he will lead a 2022 expedition to the

Charlton Shackleton is addressing the underrepresentation of equatorial regions in climate change funding. Commemorating his ancestor Sir Ernest Shackleton, he will lead a 2022 expedition to the South Pole, personally transporting climate scientists for research. This unique initiative aims to support those most impacted by climate change.

As an Antarctic Explorer and Entrepreneur, Charlton also founded The Shackleton Research Trust, offering academic scholarships to underrepresented science students worldwide. Additionally, he directs the Shackleton Initiative Marine Research Centre (SIMRC) in Tobago, which explores coral reef restoration and hosts researchers at Buccoo Reef. This information was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

West Indian manatees, vulnerable to extinction, migrate annually between warm winter and productive summer areas. Without careful management of human activities, this species could disappear. Help

West Indian manatees, vulnerable to extinction, migrate annually between warm winter and productive summer areas. Without careful management of human activities, this species could disappear. Help protect manatees and other marine life by making a symbolic adoption: Adopt a Manatee.

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Ms. Lia Nicholson discusses wealth creation as a top priority in Africa, noting that historical development was carbon-intensive. Amid global net-zero targets, she outlines three low-carbon

Ms. Lia Nicholson discusses wealth creation as a top priority in Africa, noting that historical development was carbon-intensive. Amid global net-zero targets, she outlines three low-carbon development scenarios for Sub-Saharan Africa: jobs-for-emissions, clean industrialization, and leapfrogging to a services economy.

Nicholson is optimistic that 8 billion people can live sustainably. She advises governments and companies on environmental policy, currently supporting four West African cities with C40 to develop climate action plans for resilience and net-zero emissions. A Yale and Scripps alumna and award recipient, her insights were shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

John Cumming, founder and chairman of POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company, was interviewed by Teri Orr, founder of TEDxParkCity. Their discussion explored how climate change impacts mountain

John Cumming, founder and chairman of POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company, was interviewed by Teri Orr, founder of TEDxParkCity. Their discussion explored how climate change impacts mountain resorts, other snow-dependent businesses, and the winemaking industry, in which Cumming is also involved.

POWDR's portfolio includes nine mountain resorts, such as Copper Mountain and Snowbird, along with Woodward camps and progression centers like Woodward Park City. Cumming also owns Crimson Wine and Copper Moose Farm.

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

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has removed Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves across most of the lower 48 states. This decision is expected to significantly slow or halt wolf

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has removed Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves across most of the lower 48 states. This decision is expected to significantly slow or halt wolf recovery in much of their historic range.

Learn more about the implications of this action, how the Center for Biological Diversity is challenging it, and ways you can contribute to the fight. Hear insights from the Center's carnivore conservation director, Collette Adkins, and senior West Coast wolf advocate, Amaroq Weiss.