The Western Ghats of India are home to 24 species of "dancing frogs" from the Micrixalidae family. These amphibians earned their name because males perform a unique foot-waving display, known as

The Western Ghats of India are home to 24 species of "dancing frogs" from the Micrixalidae family. These amphibians earned their name because males perform a unique foot-waving display, known as foot-flagging, to attract females during the breeding season.

This distinctive gesture likely compensates for their quiet croaks. Their calls are often too faint to compete with the surrounding environmental noise, making the visual foot-flagging crucial for successful mating.

Sustainable Human, a 501c3 non-profit founded by Chris and Dawn Agnos, challenges us to ask: "What world do we want to live in?" Their mission is to explore the narratives driving environmental,

Sustainable Human, a 501c3 non-profit founded by Chris and Dawn Agnos, challenges us to ask: "What world do we want to live in?" Their mission is to explore the narratives driving environmental, social, and economic crises, offering new stories that foster harmony among humanity and with the biosphere. Learn more at sustainablehuman.org.

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While the public now grasps the serious threat of global warming, a clear path forward remains elusive. Drawing from his book, *Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work*, Robert Frank

While the public now grasps the serious threat of global warming, a clear path forward remains elusive. Drawing from his book, *Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work*, Robert Frank proposes that leveraging behavioral contagion can make addressing climate change less daunting than many believe.

Robert H. Frank is the Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management and Professor of Economics at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management. He previously wrote the "Economic View" column for *The New York Times*.

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Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations pose a serious climate change threat. One potential response involves agricultural practices that increase carbon stored in the soil.

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Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations pose a serious climate change threat. One potential response involves agricultural practices that increase carbon stored in the soil.

Soil scientist Samantha Grover, a lecturer at RMIT and contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), champions innovative soil stewardship. She aims to both reverse climate change and ensure global food security.

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

Artist Alejandro Durán confronts ocean ecosystem destruction through his powerful environmental art. He meticulously collects and reuses plastic waste, from water bottles to prosthetic legs,

Artist Alejandro Durán confronts ocean ecosystem destruction through his powerful environmental art. He meticulously collects and reuses plastic waste, from water bottles to prosthetic legs, found washed ashore on Mexico's Caribbean coast.

These diverse materials are transformed into vivid artworks. Durán's creations aim to both mesmerize and shock viewers, effectively spotlighting the pervasive issue of global plastic pollution.

Plastic pollution poses a severe environmental threat. Plastic packaging constitutes nearly half of global plastic waste, much of it single-use. This plastic can take up to a thousand years to

Plastic pollution poses a severe environmental threat. Plastic packaging constitutes nearly half of global plastic waste, much of it single-use. This plastic can take up to a thousand years to decompose, entering our food systems and projected to outweigh fish in oceans by 2050.

Ecoware confronts this challenge by producing 100% biodegradable and compostable packaging. Made from agricultural waste, their affordable and sustainable tableware, packaging, and medical products offer an alternative to single-use plastics.

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Woody Chan argues that climate change is solvable, despite feelings of helplessness. Drawing from his experience at China Water Risk, which evolved into a leading think tank in seven years, he

Woody Chan argues that climate change is solvable, despite feelings of helplessness. Drawing from his experience at China Water Risk, which evolved into a leading think tank in seven years, he shares how he overcame similar despair.

Chan proposes innovative solutions, from 3D printing steaks and capturing cow farts to slowing fashion. A Cambridge Geography graduate (2016) concerned with wastewater discharge, he joined China Water Risk, an NGO providing ecological and financial consultancy.

Currently, Chan aims to tackle water and climate risks from a business and financial perspective. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Conservationist Kubanychbek Zhumabai uulu directs the Snow Leopard Foundation in Kyrgyzstan and coordinates the Snow Leopard Trust. He spearheads innovative initiatives to protect snow leopards

Conservationist Kubanychbek Zhumabai uulu directs the Snow Leopard Foundation in Kyrgyzstan and coordinates the Snow Leopard Trust. He spearheads innovative initiatives to protect snow leopards and other wildlife across Central Asia, including collecting vital scientific data on snow leopard populations.

Beginning his environmental protection career in 2002, Kubanychbek now aims to share successful conservation practices with other communities. This approach seeks to conserve wildlife while simultaneously improving local socioeconomic statuses. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Shannon Lisa, Program Director for the Edison Wetlands Association, investigates chemical contaminant dumping. Motivated by growing up in a contaminated state, she protects human health and the

Shannon Lisa, Program Director for the Edison Wetlands Association, investigates chemical contaminant dumping. Motivated by growing up in a contaminated state, she protects human health and the environment through "environmental detective work."

In Franklin, Indiana, Shannon uncovered a decades-old toxic cold case. After children fell ill, she analyzed over 40,000 hidden EPA documents, revealing a mismanaged industrial site and homes potentially invaded by poison gases like TCE. She coordinated residential air testing, finding toxins 18x over state thresholds, prompting a reopened EPA investigation.

Shannon continues to advocate for permanent cleanup in Franklin and national change against industrial pollution. broweryouthawards.org. Film by Storyline Media.