The fast fashion industry, booming with daily trends, often relies on inhumane labor conditions. Warisaya Srisukajorn (Genes), a junior at International School Bangkok, became aware of global

The fast fashion industry, booming with daily trends, often relies on inhumane labor conditions. Warisaya Srisukajorn (Genes), a junior at International School Bangkok, became aware of global disparities after studying in India four years ago.

Genes is passionate about social equality, environmental issues, and finding solutions. Her interests also include food. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Yakutian scientists are developing an innovative project to combat global plastic pollution, inspired by a small moth. Lead researcher Evgeny, a lifelong insect enthusiast, and his colleagues are

Yakutian scientists are developing an innovative project to combat global plastic pollution, inspired by a small moth. Lead researcher Evgeny, a lifelong insect enthusiast, and his colleagues are working on this solution to address a critical 21st-century problem.

This initiative was presented at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

At the 2020 TEDxTUWien event "Energy," Caroline Schlinter-Maltan explored how nutrition impacts our energy levels. She provided insights into both the functional and well-being aspects of food

At the 2020 TEDxTUWien event "Energy," Caroline Schlinter-Maltan explored how nutrition impacts our energy levels. She provided insights into both the functional and well-being aspects of food selection, emphasizing mindfulness regarding its effects on our energy balance. Schlinter-Maltan, an Austrian nutrition and sensory scientist, challenged the notion of "energy kick" products, highlighting that no single food provides an instant boost.

Instead, she offered valuable, practical tips to enhance concentration and mental performance. Her unique nutritional formula aims to foster a balanced energy level, leading to improved motivation, productivity, and resilience in professional and personal lives. She argues that mindful energy management on an individual nutritional level can profoundly influence whole societies. Join the event: tedxtuwien.at. Learn more about TEDx: ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Olivia Ahn discusses how current sustainability approaches force consumers to compromise on product performance, cost, or convenience, and corporations to sacrifice margins. She aims to change

Dr. Olivia Ahn discusses how current sustainability approaches force consumers to compromise on product performance, cost, or convenience, and corporations to sacrifice margins. She aims to change this, ensuring sustainable alternatives don't lead to a "false choice."

Olivia co-founded Planera, a femcare startup offering the market's first flushable sanitary pads. She launched Planera during medical school, moving into business full-time in 2019 after completing her medical foundation training.

A strong public speaker, Olivia passionately advocates for sustainability's impact on consumers and businesses, having addressed the World Economic Forum and London's City Hall. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

Climate change profoundly impacts both our environment and language. In her inspiring TEDx talk, ecosystem scientist Dr. Carly Phillips explores our evolving climate vocabulary and the future of

Climate change profoundly impacts both our environment and language. In her inspiring TEDx talk, ecosystem scientist Dr. Carly Phillips explores our evolving climate vocabulary and the future of wildfires and forests in a rapidly warming world. She delves into the systems and policies governing climate action, explaining why forests alone cannot solve the crisis.

Dr. Phillips' research, spanning from Costa Rica to Alaska, focuses on carbon, wildfire, and climate solutions. Her work highlights how rapidly increasing temperatures threaten global ecosystems, strengthening her passion for addressing climate change.

This talk offers vital insights into our changing world and the path toward climate action. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Climate change presents a critical threat, making a green transition essential for humanity's survival. Innovation is the key solution to this global challenge.

As a high school student in

Climate change presents a critical threat, making a green transition essential for humanity's survival. Innovation is the key solution to this global challenge.

As a high school student in Warsaw, I am passionate about economics, physics, and computer science, especially AI. I deeply believe artificial intelligence and technological progress can positively transform our world. I am also an enthusiast of electric cars.

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

Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35

Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35 years of service, has dedicated his post-retirement years to social justice and climate action. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Social Justice from Harvard and a Certificate in Climate Change and Health from Yale University. He is currently a climate activist and speaker trained by the Climate Reality Project.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Comedian Patti Hope discovered unique interactions hosting diverse guests through Airbnb. Following her husband's death and the restoration of a New Jersey farmstead, she opened her home,

Comedian Patti Hope discovered unique interactions hosting diverse guests through Airbnb. Following her husband's death and the restoration of a New Jersey farmstead, she opened her home, realizing guests sought more than lodging—they found a sense of belonging, leaving a part of themselves behind.

With over 30 years as a nonprofit executive, Patti transitioned to stand-up comedy, speaking, and writing in Florida. Her journey, including hosting travelers via the sharing economy since 2013, profoundly shapes her current work.

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

Free online data, including satellite, sensor, and climate models, empowers individuals to understand and address air pollution and climate change. These petabytes of resources offer immense value

Free online data, including satellite, sensor, and climate models, empowers individuals to understand and address air pollution and climate change. These petabytes of resources offer immense value in devising solutions to critical environmental issues.

James Poetzscher, a 17-year-old high school student, exemplifies this. He has authored four research papers, mapped global air pollution decline for the European Environmental Bureau (published by BBC, Reuters), and created a global map inventory on his website greeenhousemaps.com. He also built an air quality data portal and writes for major media. James aims to inspire young people to take collective action on these century-defining issues.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Technology shapes our environment to meet human needs, driving civilization and progress. However, this advancement often comes at a significant cost to the environment.

Understanding

Technology shapes our environment to meet human needs, driving civilization and progress. However, this advancement often comes at a significant cost to the environment.

Understanding anisotropy—the variation of material properties with direction—is crucial. It can guide us to more efficient and environmentally friendly technological solutions, rather than forcing our own methods.

Tim Booth, a DTU Physics professor researching 2D materials, proposes a key question: "Is there an easier and more natural direction to pull in?" This reflection, highlighted in his TEDx talk, offers a path to better, more sustainable future solutions.