Jaime Latorre, a 15-year-old climate activist and Eagle Scout candidate, advocates for personal leadership and the importance of youth organizations in valuing nature. An avid outdoorsman, Jaime

Jaime Latorre, a 15-year-old climate activist and Eagle Scout candidate, advocates for personal leadership and the importance of youth organizations in valuing nature. An avid outdoorsman, Jaime deeply cares for conservation.

His Eagle Scout project involves creating an insect farm and butterfly haven. Jaime's TEDx talk explores youth activism and how groups like the Boy Scouts foster participatory communities. This talk was independently organized by a local community. Learn more at TEDx.

Paul Saffo, a Silicon Valley forecaster and educator, discusses the competing perspectives in the climate debate and potential solutions. Saffo explores long-term technology trends and their

Paul Saffo, a Silicon Valley forecaster and educator, discusses the competing perspectives in the climate debate and potential solutions. Saffo explores long-term technology trends and their societal impact, teaching at Stanford and leading Future Studies at Singularity University. He also serves on the board of the Long Now Foundation and holds degrees from Harvard, Cambridge, and Stanford.

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

Shaylan Kolodney, a junior Environmental Science student at Skidmore College, shares her unique thoughts on climate change. Her environmental passion ignited in high school after successfully

Shaylan Kolodney, a junior Environmental Science student at Skidmore College, shares her unique thoughts on climate change. Her environmental passion ignited in high school after successfully campaigning to ban polystyrene in her cafeteria, an effort that later inspired her hometown's sustainable business practices.

Currently, Shaylan researches carbon farming at Caney Fork Farm. She also studied in Bhutan, investigating factors contributing to the rapid dieback of the Himalayan Blue Pine. Deeply interested in understanding humanity's role in the environment, she is driven to make a positive global impact.

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

Sarah, an ELHS senior and future URI Ocean Engineering major, explores the often-overlooked human impact of plastic pollution. She begins with a brief history of plastic production, then

Sarah, an ELHS senior and future URI Ocean Engineering major, explores the often-overlooked human impact of plastic pollution. She begins with a brief history of plastic production, then highlights the pervasive issue of microplastics, exemplified by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Her main focus is on how plastic pollution directly affects human health. She concludes by offering actionable solutions to combat plastic waste and promote ocean conservation. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Danat Tekie's TEDxUiO talk, "Demystifying 'sustainability'," explores youth as a driving force for a sustainable future and encourages self-reflection. It's a must-watch for anyone seeking clarity

Danat Tekie's TEDxUiO talk, "Demystifying 'sustainability'," explores youth as a driving force for a sustainable future and encourages self-reflection. It's a must-watch for anyone seeking clarity on sustainability.

Danat, an "earthpreneur" passionate about making sustainability business as usual, is Chief External Relations for Young Sustainable Impact (YSI). YSI solves global sustainability challenges by fostering youth entrepreneurship and innovation, creating impact startups. She previously helped build Future Leaders Global, a leading youth leadership program in the Nordics.

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

Fourteen-year-old Asha O'Reilly encourages families to adopt meatless dinners as a positive collective climate action. She addresses Americans' strong association with meat, advocating for simple

Fourteen-year-old Asha O'Reilly encourages families to adopt meatless dinners as a positive collective climate action. She addresses Americans' strong association with meat, advocating for simple changes at the dinner table to combat the macro-level impacts of industrial meat production.

Asha, a 9th-grade expert on the meat industry, delivered a TEDx talk on this topic, empowering families to be part of the solution. Learn more about TEDx events: https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Inspired by Belgium's widespread bike use to combat carbon emissions, 14-year-old Sophia Engelen advocates for integrating bicycles into American community-level climate initiatives. She urges

Inspired by Belgium's widespread bike use to combat carbon emissions, 14-year-old Sophia Engelen advocates for integrating bicycles into American community-level climate initiatives. She urges Americans and city planners to prioritize cycling as a vital tool for green transportation.

A ninth-grade advocate, Engelen delivered a TEDx talk comparing Europe's bike-oriented societies with the changes needed locally to reduce carbon emissions. This independently organized event followed the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Sixteen-year-old Jessica Park, an 11th-grade naturalist and activist, delivers a poignant TEDx talk. Drawing from her childhood fascination with nature, she reflects on humanity's destructive

Sixteen-year-old Jessica Park, an 11th-grade naturalist and activist, delivers a poignant TEDx talk. Drawing from her childhood fascination with nature, she reflects on humanity's destructive impact and the potential loss of natural wonders for future generations.

As a spokesperson for human rights and climate change, Park passionately expresses her concern that upcoming generations might miss the magic she experiences outdoors. Her talk serves as both a eulogy for past joys and a call to action. Learn more about TEDx events.

Seventeen-year-old Naomi Young is a powerful advocate for refugees facing displacement and cultural assimilation. She challenges Gen Z to shift their mindset, viewing immigrants as neighbors

Seventeen-year-old Naomi Young is a powerful advocate for refugees facing displacement and cultural assimilation. She challenges Gen Z to shift their mindset, viewing immigrants as neighbors rather than strangers, especially in anticipation of future climate migrations.

An eleventh-grader, Naomi has actively supported Syrian refugee resettlement since eighth grade. Her TEDx talk highlights mass migration issues, aiming to transform public perceptions of refugees from "other" to "neighbors." This talk was delivered at a locally organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Gabriel Miller, 15, presents research indicating that increased climate change information can lead to public inaction rather than action. His 2019 study suggests that a saturated public has

Gabriel Miller, 15, presents research indicating that increased climate change information can lead to public inaction rather than action. His 2019 study suggests that a saturated public has become overwhelmed over the past decade.

An 11th-grade Mock Trial Team leader, Miller conducts social science research for community organizations. He shared these findings in a TEDx talk, an independently organized event following the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx events here.