Gregory Gorman, Conservation Chair for the New Jersey Sierra Club, discusses the Green New Deal and its specific impact on New Jersey. His TED Countdown talk focuses on climate change action,

Gregory Gorman, Conservation Chair for the New Jersey Sierra Club, discusses the Green New Deal and its specific impact on New Jersey. His TED Countdown talk focuses on climate change action, emphasizing infrastructure and cost parity.

Gorman brings extensive experience, volunteering with the NJ Sierra Club since 2009 and serving as Conservation Chair since 2014. He is a graduate of Al Gore's Climate Reality Leadership Training and actively advocates for a clean energy economy with DivestNJ and EmpowerNJ. He also had a distinguished 37-year career as a U.S. Army Contracting Officer.

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

Hong Kong's Keep Clean Ambassador, Ah Tak, challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature, asserting that humans often take the environment for granted. Appointed official mascot by the

Hong Kong's Keep Clean Ambassador, Ah Tak, challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature, asserting that humans often take the environment for granted. Appointed official mascot by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in 2016, this green, dinosaur-like character dedicates his life to promoting environmental love and respect.

His message was delivered at the TEDxTongChongSt COUNTDOWN virtual event on October 15, 2020. COUNTDOWN, a global TED initiative, seeks to accelerate climate crisis solutions, targeting a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 for a zero-carbon future. This TEDx event was independently organized. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Aditya, a 14-year-old student at Temasek Junior College, addresses the urgent issue of climate change, which may be irreversible by 2030. Having witnessed its impact, he explores how students can

Aditya, a 14-year-old student at Temasek Junior College, addresses the urgent issue of climate change, which may be irreversible by 2030. Having witnessed its impact, he explores how students can combat this global challenge. In his TEDxTJC talk, Aditya shares his unique student perspective, offering ideas, insights, and surprising discoveries, hoping to inspire others to act.

TEDxTJC is an independently organized TED event by Temasek Junior College, providing a platform for youth voices and discussing issues relevant to the TJC community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers, with detailed guidelines available here. This talk explores how

TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers, with detailed guidelines available here. This talk explores how buildings can breathe like plant leaves while cleaning polluted water.

Architect and biodesign researcher Shneel Malik showcases this vision with "Indus," a wall featuring a novel biomaterial with microalgae for photosynthesis. Bridging futuristic techniques with cultural practices, her work empowers artisans and revolutionizes water interaction. At UCL's Bio-Integrated Design Lab, Malik investigates transforming urban systems into biological processes, fostering a circular economy. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Grace West, an 18-year-old community and climate leader, effectively uses empirical social science research to influence policy within her church and broader community. Her innovative approach

Grace West, an 18-year-old community and climate leader, effectively uses empirical social science research to influence policy within her church and broader community. Her innovative approach helped her forge a significant role in climate action.

Her TEDx talk highlights how young people can gain respect and a voice by conducting value-added research that impacts policy development. This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

In this TEDx talk, engineer and entrepreneur Shoaib Iqbal discusses his vision for battling climate change from space using satellites. He founded Saturn Space, a startup developing cost-effective

In this TEDx talk, engineer and entrepreneur Shoaib Iqbal discusses his vision for battling climate change from space using satellites. He founded Saturn Space, a startup developing cost-effective imaging satellites, and serves as a Payload Engineer at Monash HPR (High Powered Rocketry).

Passionate about space exploration and technology, Shoaib has founded four startups in medical technology and alternative energy. His life's work revolves around leveraging technology to solve global problems and usher in an era of positivity.

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

Anu Meena, an IIT Delhi alumnus from Manoli, Rajasthan, founded Agrowave after witnessing her farmer grandfather's struggles to sell produce fairly. Inspired to use technology to bridge the gap

Anu Meena, an IIT Delhi alumnus from Manoli, Rajasthan, founded Agrowave after witnessing her farmer grandfather's struggles to sell produce fairly. Inspired to use technology to bridge the gap between farmers and businesses, she aims to organize India's largely unorganized agricultural sector, which contributes 13% to the nation's GDP.

Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia for Agrowave, Anu is empowering farmers and shifting paradigms in agriculture. Her innovative approach and entrepreneurial spirit are inspiring many. She shared her journey at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

An AI, after analyzing numerous TED talks, generated its own presentation. This unique talk is presented by Alex Reben, an MIT-trained roboticist and artist who explores humanity through the lens

An AI, after analyzing numerous TED talks, generated its own presentation. This unique talk is presented by Alex Reben, an MIT-trained roboticist and artist who explores humanity through the lens of art and technology.

Currently at Stochastic Labs, Reben uses "art as experiment" to offer viewers metaphorical glimpses into the future. His work highlights the evolving relationship between people and machines in a new technological era.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Underwater drone expert and TED Fellow David Lang asserts that ocean protection isn't solely for scientists; ordinary citizens have a proven history of safeguarding natural treasures. Lang

Underwater drone expert and TED Fellow David Lang asserts that ocean protection isn't solely for scientists; ordinary citizens have a proven history of safeguarding natural treasures. Lang advocates for a three-point plan to conserve underwater wonders, drawing lessons from the US National Parks Service.

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The energy crisis has prompted even die-hard environmentalists to reconsider nuclear power. In this first-ever TED debate, Stewart Brand and Mark Z. Jacobson square off, discussing its pros and

The energy crisis has prompted even die-hard environmentalists to reconsider nuclear power. In this first-ever TED debate, Stewart Brand and Mark Z. Jacobson square off, discussing its pros and cons. This thought-provoking discussion might even change your mind.

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