Taylor Brorby, a poet, writer, and activist, grew up in North Dakota, witnessing the environmental and personal scars inflicted by the fossil fuel industry. A profound critic, his works include

Taylor Brorby, a poet, writer, and activist, grew up in North Dakota, witnessing the environmental and personal scars inflicted by the fossil fuel industry. A profound critic, his works include the memoir *Boys and Oil: Growing Up Gay in a Fractured Land*, essays in *Civil Disobedience*, and co-edited *Fracture*. He seeks to inspire passion to protect the biosphere.

Brorby is also the author of *Crude: Poems*, with work appearing in *The NY Times* and *Orion*. He has received prestigious fellowships and teaches nonfiction writing at the University of Alabama.

This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. Explore other talks at bioneers.org.

Acclaimed author and queer activist Taylor Brorby confronts the escalating authoritarian backlash against LGBTQ rights, questioning why this battle persists. As a writer also addressing the fossil

Acclaimed author and queer activist Taylor Brorby confronts the escalating authoritarian backlash against LGBTQ rights, questioning why this battle persists. As a writer also addressing the fossil fuel industry's role in climate chaos, Brorby faces a dilemma: the existential crises impacting nature and LGBTQ people.

He argues these struggles are interconnected. Brorby seeks to reconcile nature, culture, diversity, and belonging, emphasizing that all these elements are part of a unified fight.

Many conservatives believe government's core purpose is to protect rights to life, liberty, and property. If greenhouse gas emissions threaten these fundamental rights, then government has a clear

Many conservatives believe government's core purpose is to protect rights to life, liberty, and property. If greenhouse gas emissions threaten these fundamental rights, then government has a clear duty to act against such a threat.

Niskanen Center President Jerry Taylor will discuss the conservative and moral imperative for addressing climate change, outlining how effective solutions can be implemented.

Plastic and synthetic debris are silently choking our oceans, posing horrific impacts on marine wildlife and ecosystems. As an island continent, marine debris is particularly important for

Plastic and synthetic debris are silently choking our oceans, posing horrific impacts on marine wildlife and ecosystems. As an island continent, marine debris is particularly important for Australia. Creatures become entangled, drown, or ingest concentrated toxins, jeopardizing the food chain. Plastics also transport and introduce new species into environments.

To address this critical issue, the CSIRO research team spearheaded the world-first Marine Debris Survey, studying plastic pollution along Australia's coastline. This vital research was published on September 9, 2012, by ABC Catalyst.

De Clique is committed to creating "zero waste cities" by actively reusing and recycling all residual products. They transform waste from local caterers and businesses into fertilizer, which then

De Clique is committed to creating "zero waste cities" by actively reusing and recycling all residual products. They transform waste from local caterers and businesses into fertilizer, which then supports the production of new plants, food, and raw materials.

Their Utrecht station is the initial step in an ambitious expansion plan across Dutch cities and potentially further afield.

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