Climate anxiety often leads to inaction. Anne-France Kennedy's TEDx talk addresses this by sharing three strategies for professionals not yet in the "sustainability zone." She explains how they

Climate anxiety often leads to inaction. Anne-France Kennedy's TEDx talk addresses this by sharing three strategies for professionals not yet in the "sustainability zone." She explains how they can achieve personal and business success by creating products and services that improve quality of life while protecting the planet.

This talk was delivered at TEDxWoodLane on November 5, 2021, in London. Kennedy, CEO of TheClimateLink, brings extensive experience in entrepreneurship and social ventures. TheClimateLink app connects professionals with climate-related jobs, projects, and expertise, helping them save time, money, and CO2. For more event information, visit TEDxWoodLane Event. Learn more about TEDx at TED.com/TEDx.

New research highlights how decades of U.S. housing policy have created urban environments where prosperous, white neighborhoods enjoy ample tree shade, while low-income communities of color lack

New research highlights how decades of U.S. housing policy have created urban environments where prosperous, white neighborhoods enjoy ample tree shade, while low-income communities of color lack green spaces. National Geographic writer Alejandra Borunda explores how activists are working to make Los Angeles greener and healthier for everyone, emphasizing that solutions extend beyond simply planting more trees.

Discover more in the "Cooling Cities By Throwing Shade" episode of the Overheard at National Geographic podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or Castbox. Subscribe to National Geographic: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe. Photography by Elliot Ross, Nat Geo Image Collection.

Join Jeff Corwin on an Alaskan adventure for "Wildlife Nation," exploring the state's incredible animals and vital conservation efforts. The episode features monitoring endangered beluga whales in

Join Jeff Corwin on an Alaskan adventure for "Wildlife Nation," exploring the state's incredible animals and vital conservation efforts. The episode features monitoring endangered beluga whales in Cook Inlet, observing American bison managed by the Alutiiq people on Kodiak Islands, and studying the critical western bumblebee.

This conservation mission, in partnership with Defenders of Wildlife, highlights North America's creatures and the dedicated individuals protecting them. Check local listings for airtime.

For more about the featured wildlife, visit www.defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Subscribe to Big Think Edge for insights into critical global issues. The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, causing Greenland's ice

Subscribe to Big Think Edge for insights into critical global issues. The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, causing Greenland's ice to melt. This exposes dark ocean, which absorbs more solar energy, creating a feedback loop that accelerates further ice melt.

Journalist and historian Jon Gertner, a feature writer for the New York Times Magazine, explores this phenomenon in his latest book, "The Ice at the End of the World: An Epic Journey into Greenland's Buried Past and Our Perilous Future." Find his book here.

The film "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971" premiered in 2017. It explores the historic 1971 Wahbung document, a pivotal First Nations response to the 1969 White Paper. Wahbung asserted the

The film "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971" premiered in 2017. It explores the historic 1971 Wahbung document, a pivotal First Nations response to the 1969 White Paper. Wahbung asserted the right to self-determination, emerging from Manitoba's First Nations' rejection of the controversial policy. The documentary highlights this influential paper's role as a catalyst for self-determination. Its premiere was attended by original contributors, including the Women of Wahbung and Dave Courchene Jr.

For more information, to purchase the film and accompanying book/guide, or to view the trailer, visit: ourtomorrowsfilm.com, mfnerc.org/product/our-tomorrows-today-wahbung-1971/, and youtube.com/watch?v=TKhrsMqMWTk.

During COP28, WECAN amplified the voices of diverse women leaders globally. On December 10, 2023, a press conference titled "Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions" highlighted their critical

During COP28, WECAN amplified the voices of diverse women leaders globally. On December 10, 2023, a press conference titled "Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions" highlighted their critical perspectives.

At this event, international women leaders discussed the impacts of climate policies and stressed the urgent need for transformative strategies to address the climate crisis and advance a just transition. Prominent speakers included Indigenous rights activists, youth climate advocates, and environmental ambassadors, sharing vital solutions.

Adebayo Okeowo, a human rights lawyer, champions the use of visuals to simplify complex legal

Adebayo Okeowo, a human rights lawyer, champions the use of visuals to simplify complex legal issues and make them relatable. In his TEDxPretoria talk, he emphasized the power of pictures to communicate critical human rights messages, challenge stereotypes, and change the status quo.

With extensive experience at organizations including SERAC, Global Rights, and Amnesty International's Digital Verification Corps, Adebayo currently coordinates advocacy for the Centre for Human Rights in Pretoria. In 2013, he founded White Code Centre, an organization dedicated to reshaping human rights perception through audio-visuals.

Pioneering women's rights lawyer and activist Catharine A. MacKinnon explores the "Butterfly Effect" in law. She argues that seemingly minor legal interventions can generate major social and

Pioneering women's rights lawyer and activist Catharine A. MacKinnon explores the "Butterfly Effect" in law. She argues that seemingly minor legal interventions can generate major social and cultural transformations, inspiring equality seekers to spread their wings.

A distinguished Elizabeth A. Long Professor of Law at Michigan Law, MacKinnon specializes in sex equality issues under international and domestic law. Watch her discuss these powerful ideas in our latest RSA Spotlight video. For the full talk, click here. Learn more about her work here.

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple activated the National Guard ahead of a ruling on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline. U.S. District Judge

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple activated the National Guard ahead of a ruling on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is set to rule on an injunction challenging the Army Corps of Engineers' permits, arguing violations of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Over 1,000 people from more than 100 Native American tribes have gathered near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation to resist the pipeline's construction, marking the largest tribal unification in decades. An update is provided by Tara Houska, national campaigns director for Honor the Earth.

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