Foreign policy expert Fiona Hill, from a coal-mining town, served under three presidents. Her book, "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century," warns of

Foreign policy expert Fiona Hill, from a coal-mining town, served under three presidents. Her book, "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century," warns of America's socioeconomic collapse and authoritarian shift, advocating for expanded opportunity.

Hill discussed these insights with Ellen Nakashima (The Washington Post) on October 12, 2021. This program is part of the Good Lit series by The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest public affairs forum.

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Motivated by the disparity between advanced deforestation technology and stagnant tree planting methods, Bryce Jones founded Flash Forest. As Canada's first drone reforestation company, Flash

Motivated by the disparity between advanced deforestation technology and stagnant tree planting methods, Bryce Jones founded Flash Forest. As Canada's first drone reforestation company, Flash Forest aims to create a practical, scalable solution to accelerate global reforestation and address the climate crisis.

Flash Forest's mission is to maximize carbon sequestration and restore ecosystems worldwide. CEO Bryce Jones envisions planting one billion trees by 2028, with continued efforts beyond this ambitious goal.

Bryce leads Flash Forest from Toronto, Ontario. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Climate change is a top global risk, impacting economies worldwide. While much damage is irreversible, technology, including big data, offers crucial insights for controlling temperature increases

Climate change is a top global risk, impacting economies worldwide. While much damage is irreversible, technology, including big data, offers crucial insights for controlling temperature increases and fostering environmental sustainability.

Wai Lin, a founder of Nyanex and Revillux Charity Organization, is a Full-Stack Developer at Thate Pan Hub and a freelance web developer. An accomplished individual, he won the Hackathon 2019, was First Runner-up in the Deloitte Risk Intelligence Challenge 2019, and a semi-finalist in the Bangkok Business Challenge Global 2021. He also participated in youth leadership programs.

Currently pursuing a bachelor's in Information Technology for Business at Strategy First University, Wai Lin delivered this talk at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

On January 20, Max Wilbert joined Tiokasin Ghosthorse on First Voices Indigenous Radio to discuss Lithium Americas' "greenwashed" mining proposal for Thacker Pass. At the time, a protest camp had

On January 20, Max Wilbert joined Tiokasin Ghosthorse on First Voices Indigenous Radio to discuss Lithium Americas' "greenwashed" mining proposal for Thacker Pass. At the time, a protest camp had been active at the site for 25 days.

Learn more about the ongoing efforts to protect Thacker Pass at protectthackerpass.org.

Audio from First Voices Indigenous Radio (January 20, 2021) by Tiokasin Ghosthorse is used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Video and photography are by Max Wilbert; artwork "Guernica Pass" is by Travis London.

The High-level Dialogue on Energy, held in September 2021, marked the first global energy gathering under the UN General Assembly since 1981. It presented a historic opportunity for transformative

The High-level Dialogue on Energy, held in September 2021, marked the first global energy gathering under the UN General Assembly since 1981. It presented a historic opportunity for transformative action within the SDG Decade and supported the Paris Agreement's implementation.

Success hinged on broad stakeholder engagement, encompassing NGOs, civil society, academia, the private sector, and philanthropic organizations. Preparatory online briefings shared information and participation opportunities. The initial briefing occurred on November 17, 2020, and included Spanish interpretation.

Nils Joyeux, a former merchant navy officer, co-founded Zéphyr & Borée. This company develops sail-propelled cargo ships to promote low-carbon maritime transport and reduce industry emissions.

Nils Joyeux, a former merchant navy officer, co-founded Zéphyr & Borée. This company develops sail-propelled cargo ships to promote low-carbon maritime transport and reduce industry emissions. They are currently building their first 121-meter modern sailing cargo ship.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Ferrill, a staff member in DePaul’s Department of English, shares her first-hand experience limiting plastic consumption in her talk, "What I learned the year I tried to give up

Ferrill, a staff member in DePaul’s Department of English, shares her first-hand experience limiting plastic consumption in her talk, "What I learned the year I tried to give up plastic."

In 2015, driven by environmental concerns, Ferrill challenged herself to avoid plastic for a year, documenting her struggles and unavoidable items on her blog, dumpingplastic.com. The idea originated from a writing class she taught at DePaul University.

Currently, Ferrill is Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Department Operations in DePaul’s English Department. Her talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Elder Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man), an Anishinabe Nation Elder and Spiritual Advisor for the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, served as Ceremonial Witness at the

Elder Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man), an Anishinabe Nation Elder and Spiritual Advisor for the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, served as Ceremonial Witness at the First Nations’ National Guardians Gathering 2019.

Invited by the Heiltsuk and Squamish Nations, Elder Courchene offered concluding remarks at the gathering, held March 12-13, 2019, in Vancouver.

A full video of the gathering is available at ilinationhood.ca.

Google NYC hosted architect William McDonough for a talk on "Design as Optimism" on April 25th, part of Environment Day. Moderated by Mary Davidge, McDonough highlighted design as the first signal

Google NYC hosted architect William McDonough for a talk on "Design as Optimism" on April 25th, part of Environment Day. Moderated by Mary Davidge, McDonough highlighted design as the first signal of human intention, showcasing real-world examples of products and communities designed to make the world better.

A global leader in sustainable development, McDonough champions "more good, rather than less bad" practices. He co-authored *Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things* and co-founded the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. Hailed as "the father of the circular economy" and a "Hero for the Planet" by Time magazine, McDonough's philosophy offers practical, world-changing design solutions.

Troubled by the lack of youth voices in Virginia climate policy, Dyanna Jaye co-founded the Virginia Student Environmental Coalition (VSEC) after the 2013 Power Shift convergence. VSEC's mission

Troubled by the lack of youth voices in Virginia climate policy, Dyanna Jaye co-founded the Virginia Student Environmental Coalition (VSEC) after the 2013 Power Shift convergence. VSEC's mission is to cultivate and elevate student voices in state-level decision-making, addressing specific challenges like coastline erosion and mountaintop removal mining.

As VSEC's first chair, Jaye established its structure and partnerships. Early actions included critiquing the Governor’s Energy Plan and hosting the 2015 Student Power Lobby Day to advocate for the Virginia Coastal Protection Act. Now active on 11 Virginia college campuses, VSEC continues to ensure students are heard on environmental policy.