TEDx events are independently organized. Guidelines for organizers are detailed here. This talk was presented at an

TEDx events are independently organized. Guidelines for organizers are detailed here. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event; learn more at ted.com/tedx.

John Lanier, Executive Director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, continues his grandfather Ray C. Anderson's environmental legacy. He advocates for a holistic climate change approach, exemplified by Drawdown Georgia, which tackles emissions and social issues like unemployment and hunger.

Lanier serves on the Southface Institute board and authored “Mid-Course Correction Revisited,” an update to his grandfather’s book. He holds a Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and economics from the University of Virginia.

At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Cities and Behavior Symposium, Susan Anderson and Jill Kolek from Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability detailed the Solarize Portland

At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Cities and Behavior Symposium, Susan Anderson and Jill Kolek from Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability detailed the Solarize Portland Campaign. They united solar businesses, nonprofits, and public incentive programs to forge a cohesive message and marketing strategy.

Their tactic utilized peer pressure to establish solar energy as the "new normal." This was complemented by a community-driven, neighborhood-level volume purchasing program, significantly expanding solar access for numerous households.

Susan McEwen, co-owner of Yoga and Refill Quarter, introduces the idea of a coalition for conscious sustainable living. Drawing on her peace-building experience and insights from Black Lives

Susan McEwen, co-owner of Yoga and Refill Quarter, introduces the idea of a coalition for conscious sustainable living. Drawing on her peace-building experience and insights from Black Lives Matter, she brings this new concept to Belfast through her stores, now with a second location on the Lisburn Road.

Her extensive background includes nurturing intentional communities and working internationally in peace-building, uniting diverse groups towards shared visions. This passion now drives her commitment to conscious and sustainable living.

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In her talk, Susan Lazear champions sustainable clothing choices, revealing fashion industry statistics on waste, toxics, and pollution. She stresses that this is a collective problem, encouraging

In her talk, Susan Lazear champions sustainable clothing choices, revealing fashion industry statistics on waste, toxics, and pollution. She stresses that this is a collective problem, encouraging listeners to make individual changes for a more sustainable world.

Susan holds degrees from the University of Guelph and San Diego State University. Her career includes college teaching and work in the fashion industry. She also owns Cochenille Design Studio, developing software for textile artists. This presentation was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Join host Jeff Corwin to celebrate the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its profound impact on wildlife. The bald eagle, once critically endangered, now thrives as a powerful symbol of

Join host Jeff Corwin to celebrate the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its profound impact on wildlife. The bald eagle, once critically endangered, now thrives as a powerful symbol of conservation success, thanks to the ESA. This landmark 1973 bipartisan legislation protects vulnerable species and their ecosystems.

Corwin visits Florida's Boca Raton beaches, a vital nesting site for sea turtles. Conservationists Elizabeth Fleming and David Anderson demonstrate how habitat protection is crucial for species like loggerheads. Excavating a nest reveals successful hatchlings, underscoring that safeguarding their environment allows these keystone species to survive. Six of the world's seven sea turtle species nest in America, all protected by the ESA. Learn more at defenders.org/wildlifenation.