Lauren Schrero, a disability activist, is the co-founder and Executive Director of The Nora Project. This nonprofit provides disability inclusion training and curriculum to teachers, fostering

Lauren Schrero, a disability activist, is the co-founder and Executive Director of The Nora Project. This nonprofit provides disability inclusion training and curriculum to teachers, fostering empathy and friendships between students and their peers with disabilities.

In her TEDx talk, Lauren demonstrates the Ability Inclusive Mindset (AIM). This framework aims to demystify disability and create more welcoming, inclusive spaces for children of all abilities.

Before her activism, Lauren was a litigator and federal law clerk. She earned her B.A. from Macalester College and J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.

Technology from the Global North frequently generates waste problems in the Global South. DK Osseo-Asare recognized an opportunity to transform this challenge into a significant benefit for young

Technology from the Global North frequently generates waste problems in the Global South. DK Osseo-Asare recognized an opportunity to transform this challenge into a significant benefit for young people in Ghana.

His work, detailed in a globally acclaimed TED talk, focuses on upskilling Ghanaian youth, fostering entrepreneurial opportunities, and eliminating waste streams. This innovative model, exemplified by Agbogbloshie, has garnered international attention.

Join our live discussion to delve deeper into Agbogbloshie's impact and its potential for replication.

Writer and environmentalist Katharine Wilkinson asserts that gender equity is crucial for addressing climate change.

Writer and environmentalist Katharine Wilkinson asserts that gender equity is crucial for addressing climate change. Through Project Drawdown, she helps identify solutions to reduce heat-trapping emissions. These include obvious strategies like renewable energy and sustainable diets, alongside less apparent but vital ones, such as the education and empowerment of women.

In her compelling talk, Wilkinson outlines three key ways that equity for women and girls can help combat global warming. She emphasizes, "Drawing down emissions depends on rising up."

Sarah Milner, a senior at Huron High School, is passionate about sociology and writing. She plans to study organizational studies, aiming to become a consultant who helps future business leaders

Sarah Milner, a senior at Huron High School, is passionate about sociology and writing. She plans to study organizational studies, aiming to become a consultant who helps future business leaders enhance ethical practices, diversity, and leadership skills within their companies.

Outside academics, Sarah is active in JSA, DECA, and leads her own music club. This marks her debut as a speaker at Ann Arbor's independently organized TEDx event, TEDxYouth@AnnArbor.

Veronica Mentor, a University of Florida student and powerful spoken word poet, shares her personal journey. Her work explores the struggles and experiences of growing up as a brown

Veronica Mentor, a University of Florida student and powerful spoken word poet, shares her personal journey. Her work explores the struggles and experiences of growing up as a brown girl.

This compelling talk was presented at TEDxUF, an independently organized event following the TED conference format.

Thousands of sea turtles die annually because about half of shrimp trawls operate without Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs). These devices are 97% effective at allowing turtles to escape nets. A

Thousands of sea turtles die annually because about half of shrimp trawls operate without Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs). These devices are 97% effective at allowing turtles to escape nets. A proposed rule from December 2016 would expand TED requirements, but the administration has stalled its implementation, allowing the killing to continue.

This delay jeopardizes sea turtle conservation and negatively impacts shrimp fishermen by hindering sustainability and economic opportunities. We must act now to urge Secretary Ross to implement this vital rule.

Click here to take action: Oceana Action

Captain Charles Moore, affiliated with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a vast expanse of floating plastic waste.

He now

Captain Charles Moore, affiliated with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a vast expanse of floating plastic waste.

He now highlights the escalating threat of plastic debris choking our oceans.

Learn more at the Plastic Pollution Coalition website.

Artist Dianna Cohen reveals the harsh truths of plastic pollution, impacting our oceans and daily lives. She also offers insights on how to break free from the plastic gyre.

Learn more at

Artist Dianna Cohen reveals the harsh truths of plastic pollution, impacting our oceans and daily lives. She also offers insights on how to break free from the plastic gyre.

Learn more at the Plastic Pollution Coalition.

This video, a gift from Sustainable Human, explores a revolutionary idea for post-mortem body care. It highlights artist