Taylor McKinnon, an accidental artist and dedicated activist, serves as the Southwest Director for the Center for Biological Diversity. He oversees efforts to protect wildlands and endangered

Taylor McKinnon, an accidental artist and dedicated activist, serves as the Southwest Director for the Center for Biological Diversity. He oversees efforts to protect wildlands and endangered species, spearheading campaigns to end federal fossil fuel leasing and ban uranium mining around the Grand Canyon.

In this artist talk, McKinnon explores nature photography as a practice of natural history, intertwining observation, art, love, and activism. He will discuss his process in the field and Lightroom, including the compositional freedom of long lenses and developing a minimalist style absent art theory. McKinnon will also share abstract landscape photography not featured in the exhibit.

Join Mark Reynolds for welcome remarks. Jerry Taylor, President of the Niskanen Center, will discuss the Republican party's climate action and carbon pricing advocacy. Jasmine Sanders, Executive

Join Mark Reynolds for welcome remarks. Jerry Taylor, President of the Niskanen Center, will discuss the Republican party's climate action and carbon pricing advocacy. Jasmine Sanders, Executive Director of Our Climate, and Clara Fang will highlight youth involvement in climate advocacy and carbon pricing education. Dr. Danny Richter will deliver a legislative update.

Ms. Sanders, a climate scientist and advocate, leads Our Climate's youth grassroots movement, focusing on climate justice. Find her full bio here. Mr. Taylor, president of the Niskanen Center, previously spent 23 years at the Cato Institute. Access his full bio here. Dr. Richter, a CCL staffer, develops legislative strategy. Ms. Fang serves as CCL's Student Engagement Director.

Matthew Taylor's 'co-ordination theory,' introduced in a new RSA Minimate, offers a framework to understand human motivation and collective action. This theory helps diagnose and solve critical

Matthew Taylor's 'co-ordination theory,' introduced in a new RSA Minimate, offers a framework to understand human motivation and collective action. This theory helps diagnose and solve critical challenges across communities, workplaces, and public institutions, providing a solid base for humanity's future direction.

Explore the framework further in Matthew Taylor’s [RSA talk](https://youtu.be/lcBy9hERTNA). Follow RSA Events on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/RSAEvents), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/rsaeventsofficial), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/rsa_events/), and listen to their [podcasts](https://bit.ly/35EyQYU).

TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. Organizer guidelines are here. This talk was independently

TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. Organizer guidelines are here. This talk was independently organized. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Global Water Dances is a visionary initiative combining participatory art and environmental activism. It uses dance and film to promote water preservation and conservation through community engagement, connecting a worldwide community of artists and environmentalists.

Anja Schäplitz, a freelance dance artist and educator, co-founded Tanz & Theater in PHYNIX, a non-profit supporting socially-engaged dance. She focuses on participative, site-specific projects, believing in cultural power to address societal challenges and foster a more just, humane society through collaboration.

Louisville has experienced clashes between armed militia and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters, reflecting broader demonstrations across American cities. These confrontations, often reported by

Louisville has experienced clashes between armed militia and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters, reflecting broader demonstrations across American cities. These confrontations, often reported by news outlets like the Lexington Herald Leader, are largely fueled by calls for justice.

Specifically, protesters demand accountability for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT, by Louisville Metro Police officers on March 13, 2020. In one notable incident, a heavily armed group calling themselves "American patriots" retreated from downtown after being confronted by BLM activists.

Fossil fuels and their damaging carbon emissions are rapidly declining. Miranda Taylor explains how three crucial factors are driving renewable energy adoption faster and farther than anticipated,

Fossil fuels and their damaging carbon emissions are rapidly declining. Miranda Taylor explains how three crucial factors are driving renewable energy adoption faster and farther than anticipated, cautioning that a risk-averse approach to climate change could be a critical mistake.

As CEO of National Energy Resources Australia (NERA), Miranda Taylor leads efforts to keep Australia's energy industry competitive amidst the sector's global transformation.

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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.

Henry Taylor, a 12th grader at Pioneer High School, enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies, researching politics, and reading. A passionate advocate for the feminist movement, Henry

Henry Taylor, a 12th grader at Pioneer High School, enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies, researching politics, and reading. A passionate advocate for the feminist movement, Henry believes everyone, regardless of gender, should embrace feminism.

He sees a TEDx talk as an impactful platform to share this message. Next year, Henry will attend American University in Washington D.C., studying Communications, Law, Economics, and Government (CLEG). This talk is for TEDxYouth@AnnArbor.