A student from Branksome Hall Asia shared their joy, stating that while farming at their grandparents' house evoked childhood nostalgia, discovering and practicing urban farming at school brought

A student from Branksome Hall Asia shared their joy, stating that while farming at their grandparents' house evoked childhood nostalgia, discovering and practicing urban farming at school brought even greater happiness.

This sentiment aligns with the World Economic Forum's perspective that clean air, engaging public spaces, and supportive policies are crucial for residents' health and happiness.

This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event, following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Texas is a global petrochemical hub, leading the U.S. in refining capacity and production. The Greater Houston area alone accounts for over 42% of the nation's base capacity.

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Texas is a global petrochemical hub, leading the U.S. in refining capacity and production. The Greater Houston area alone accounts for over 42% of the nation's base capacity.

This industrial concentration disproportionately affects fenceline communities, often low-income communities of color. They face increased health and environmental risks from facility expansions, which the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality frequently approves despite public resistance.

In Nevada's Thacker Pass, Indigenous tribes are battling powerful entities over a massive lithium mine by Lithium Americas. Backed by the Biden administration and General Motors, this project,

In Nevada's Thacker Pass, Indigenous tribes are battling powerful entities over a massive lithium mine by Lithium Americas. Backed by the Biden administration and General Motors, this project, vital for electric vehicles, exposes the dark side of the "green energy" transition, prioritizing profit over sacred land and local communities.

The documentary, "Thacker Pass - Mining the Sacred," by award-winning journalist Brandi Morin and filmmaker Geordie Day, chronicles the Indigenous resisters putting their freedom on the line. It was co-produced by Ricochet Media, IndigiNews, and The Real News Network.

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Not all green solutions are created equal. Many eco-friendly alternatives, from corn-based biofuels to biodegradable plastics, promise to save the planet—but do they truly deliver? In this

Not all green solutions are created equal. Many eco-friendly alternatives, from corn-based biofuels to biodegradable plastics, promise to save the planet—but do they truly deliver? In this engaging talk, sustainability researcher and Georgia Tech professor Patricia Stathatou shares a powerful 3-question framework to cut through the hype and assess the true environmental impact of emerging technologies. Drawing on surprising case studies, such as the unintended consequences of ethanol and the progress of electric vehicles, she reveals how to evaluate products and policies across their full lifecycle, from production to disposal.

As an assistant professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech, Patricia specializes in sustainable water and energy systems, working to redefine their design and assessment. Her research, featured in Forbes and WSB-TV, integrates life cycle and techno-economic assessments with real-world data to drive sustainability. With a doctorate from the National Technical University of Athens and postdoctoral research at MIT, she has also contributed to international standards, including marine fuel guidelines for the International Maritime Organization, accelerating the transition to cleaner technologies and more sustainable environmental solutions.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

J.P. Leary, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Education Center for First Nations Studies, conducts student-centered research. His scholarship is guided by the

J.P. Leary, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Education Center for First Nations Studies, conducts student-centered research. His scholarship is guided by the needs of First Nations people and communities.

Wisconsin First Nations provides PK-12 educators with a rich collection of high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning resources. These materials support the teaching of American Indian Studies in Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

This proposal details a location for a Chinese-style green grocer within the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood Association's New Chinese Japanese Historical District.

Authored by Ruth Ann

This proposal details a location for a Chinese-style green grocer within the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood Association's New Chinese Japanese Historical District.

Authored by Ruth Ann Barrett, a local sustainability advocate, the plan leverages her experience in community development, local government, association management, and marketing.

This document, an update to an earlier version, was published on October 26, 2014.

TED has flagged this talk as it represents the speaker's personal views and business approach to climate change remediation, falling outside TEDx content guidelines. TEDx events are independently

TED has flagged this talk as it represents the speaker's personal views and business approach to climate change remediation, falling outside TEDx content guidelines. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers; their guidelines are detailed here.

Wessel, a purpose marketeer with Justdiggit, champions a "Re-green Revolution." He stresses that re-greening the earth begins with positive communication and nature-based solutions, leveraging 21st-century tools to amplify this vital message globally.

His core belief is that we must collectively restore and protect ecosystems to mitigate global warming, secure food and water, and safeguard biodiversity. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more here.