Lithium Nevada Corporation plans a 28-square-mile lithium mine in Thacker Pass, Nevada. This project faces significant opposition from environmentalists, local ranchers, farmers, and several

Lithium Nevada Corporation plans a 28-square-mile lithium mine in Thacker Pass, Nevada. This project faces significant opposition from environmentalists, local ranchers, farmers, and several Native American tribes. Concerns center on the mine's potential harm to wildlife, water resources, pollution, and the destruction of sacred sites, highlighting the vast scale of the proposed operation.

Nevada is home to some of the last wild places. Help protect these lands for future generations by visiting ProtectThackerPass.org.

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against catastrophic losses from poverty, disease, climate disasters, and violence. Understanding this cognitive bias is crucial for motivating effective responses.

Dr. Slovic, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and President of Decision Research (which he co-founded), is a leading expert in risk perception. His extensive work, including research on global threats, has earned him numerous accolades, such as election to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Moderated by Ozgen Dundar.

Ecoacoustics scientist Emilia Decker uses an underwater microphone to record freshwater stream soundscapes. From chattering fish to burping sediment, she reveals a hidden world. Her research

Ecoacoustics scientist Emilia Decker uses an underwater microphone to record freshwater stream soundscapes. From chattering fish to burping sediment, she reveals a hidden world. Her research demonstrates that careful listening can create a sustainable, non-invasive tool to monitor ecosystem health, while also highlighting the devastating impact of human noise pollution.

With a Ph.D. in ecoacoustics from her work in South-East Queensland, Australia, Emilia aims to inspire engagement with underwater wonders. She seeks to develop a cutting-edge monitoring tool for freshwater systems.

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

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) offers a powerful solution to fuel the future, capable of replacing fossil fuels for industrial processes like steel and cement manufacturing, thereby reducing

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) offers a powerful solution to fuel the future, capable of replacing fossil fuels for industrial processes like steel and cement manufacturing, thereby reducing global carbon emissions. CSP systems use arrays of revolving mirrors (heliostats) to precisely reflect sunlight into a central receiver, generating immense heat.

Recent advancements in AI and machine learning are making CSP technology smarter, more efficient, and increasingly affordable. Innovators like Heliogen, backed by Bill Gates, leverage software to optimize mirror control, making solar energy cleaner and cheaper than fossil fuels. This progress paves the way for global adoption, as explored in the "Hard Reset" series.

Regenerative agriculture restores soil health, biodiversity, and nutrition. This film highlights two innovative Kenyan farms, Tamalu Farm and Farmer Max, whose practices combat biodiversity loss

Regenerative agriculture restores soil health, biodiversity, and nutrition. This film highlights two innovative Kenyan farms, Tamalu Farm and Farmer Max, whose practices combat biodiversity loss and climate change, benefiting nature and communities. Tamalu uses agroforestry; Farmer Max employs integrated livestock.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Explore their Food initiative and the Circular Economy in Africa. Discover Tamalu Farm and Farmer Max.

Visit the Ellen MacArthur Foundation website for more, and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

African smallholder farming faces low productivity due to depleted soil nutrients, hindering livelihoods and impacting biodiversity. Safi Organics addresses this by producing village-level

African smallholder farming faces low productivity due to depleted soil nutrients, hindering livelihoods and impacting biodiversity. Safi Organics addresses this by producing village-level fertilizer from local agricultural by-products. This technology reduces costs, sequesters carbon, and can boost farmers' yields by up to 30%.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity accelerating the circular economy, supports such initiatives. Learn more about their Food initiative, Circular Economy in Africa, and Safi Organics. For more on the Foundation's work, visit their website.

Food loss is a major challenge in Africa; up to 50% of produce never reaches markets, impacting farmer incomes and food security. Agricycle addresses this using passive solar dehydrators and

Food loss is a major challenge in Africa; up to 50% of produce never reaches markets, impacting farmer incomes and food security. Agricycle addresses this using passive solar dehydrators and market linkages, helping over 35,000 farmers globally secure fair prices and invest in a better life.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the circular economy transition. Explore their Food initiative, the Circular Economy in Africa, and learn more about Agricycle.

For more insights, visit the Ellen MacArthur Foundation website or subscribe on YouTube.

Cities annually produce one billion tons of organic waste, often dumped at high cost, causing pollution and emissions. Insects offer a proven, sustainable solution, efficiently converting this

Cities annually produce one billion tons of organic waste, often dumped at high cost, causing pollution and emissions. Insects offer a proven, sustainable solution, efficiently converting this waste into food, feed, and nutrient-rich compost. Companies like Sanergy and InsectiPro show how insects transform waste into profit, supporting soil fertility and a circular food economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Explore our Food initiative, Circular Economy in Africa, and featured companies InsectiPro and Sanergy. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, visit our website and social media for more.

Globally, 500 million smallholder farmers produce much of the world's food yet disproportionately face hunger, poverty, and climate change. Improving farm design and management for productivity

Globally, 500 million smallholder farmers produce much of the world's food yet disproportionately face hunger, poverty, and climate change. Improving farm design and management for productivity and profitability is vital. Emma Naluyima, a Ugandan farmer, exemplifies this, achieving abundant, diverse food on one acre through circular resource management, healthy soils, and appropriate technology.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Learn more about their initiatives, Emma Naluyima's work, and the circular economy in Africa.

Read more: Ellen MacArthur Foundation Food initiative | Inside the Circular Economy in Africa | About Emma Naluyima | Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Humans extract nearly 100 million barrels of oil daily, plus equivalent coal and natural gas. The IPCC mandates halving this fossil fuel flow by 2030 and eliminating it by 2050 to avert

Humans extract nearly 100 million barrels of oil daily, plus equivalent coal and natural gas. The IPCC mandates halving this fossil fuel flow by 2030 and eliminating it by 2050 to avert irreversible climate damage. This energy transition demands scalable, zero-carbon solutions.

Green ammonia offers a promising path. This carbon-free fuel is made simply from air, water, and renewable electricity. With billions in announced investments, led by the Middle East and Australia, green ammonia is rapidly emerging as a "new 21st-century oil," poised to transform our world.

Zac Cesaro, an R&D engineer at Siemens Energy and Oxford DPhil candidate, is an expert in green ammonia production and use, having operated the world’s first demonstrator. This talk was given at a TEDx event.