Human objects in space are creating dangerous clutter. MIT Assistant Professor Danielle Wood advocates for sustainable space technology, stressing the need to respect both people and the

Human objects in space are creating dangerous clutter. MIT Assistant Professor Danielle Wood advocates for sustainable space technology, stressing the need to respect both people and the environment in future missions. This approach is crucial for managing the "industrial waste" accumulating beyond Earth.

One promising solution involves a wax-based fuel for satellites, made from beeswax and candle wax. This less toxic and more affordable alternative would help bring objects closer to Earth for safe deorbiting and destruction, offering a sustainable way to address space debris.

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Unsustainable, extractive farming practices have led to environmental and public health crises, depleting nature and driving climate change and biodiversity loss. With agriculture using half our

Unsustainable, extractive farming practices have led to environmental and public health crises, depleting nature and driving climate change and biodiversity loss. With agriculture using half our land, farmers are crucial stewards. We must shift from extractive systems to regenerative, sustainable, and circular approaches.

In this talk, The Prince of Wales supports an international framework for measuring farm sustainability. A long-time advocate for sustainability, he has championed British farming and a more sustainable food future, raising awareness for critical issues.

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Decentralized solutions for biodegradable waste management effectively lower carbon footprints by reducing transport. However, they lack economies of scale and face financing challenges in regions

Decentralized solutions for biodegradable waste management effectively lower carbon footprints by reducing transport. However, they lack economies of scale and face financing challenges in regions without established service fees. This creates an urgent need for alternative funding models.

Carbon financing is emerging as a strong fit, leveraging the significant carbon savings these decentralized solutions provide. Sandeep R Choudhury, Co-Founder of VNV Advisory and a sustainability professional, champions mobilizing such financing to ensure climate action is financially viable. This discussion was part of a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Marlon Peterson, a formerly incarcerated author and activist, challenges conventional views on crime, justice, race, and gender. He advocates for recentering humanity in accountability and

Marlon Peterson, a formerly incarcerated author and activist, challenges conventional views on crime, justice, race, and gender. He advocates for recentering humanity in accountability and embracing diverse identities within criminal justice discourse. His memoir, Bird Uncaged, documents his journey, exposing the brutality of incarceration and the hollowness of the American Dream.

Peterson's path began in Brooklyn, leading to 10 years in prison at 19 after trauma and a robbery. While incarcerated, he earned a degree and immersed himself in anti-violence and prison abolition activism. Join Peterson as he envisions a new world focused on healing, ending mass incarceration, and redefining justice. He will be in conversation with Jamilah King on WED, APR 21 / 3:00 PM PDT.

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Global health systems face unprecedented disruption, exacerbated by COVID-19, which highlights the fragility of our health and food systems and the interconnectedness of human, animal, and

Global health systems face unprecedented disruption, exacerbated by COVID-19, which highlights the fragility of our health and food systems and the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental well-being. An inclusive approach, incorporating diverse voices, is vital for a sustainable "Recover Better" future.

Dr. Nata Menabde, Executive Director of the WHO Office at the UN, champions anchoring health in the 2030 Agenda. With over 30 years of experience, including leading the effort for a polio-free India, she is a committed advocate for Health for All.

Her expertise spans global health governance, emergency preparedness, and universal health coverage. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Author and activist Marlon Peterson challenges conventional views on crime, justice, race, and gender. In his memoir, Bird Uncaged: An Abolitionist's Freedom Song, he advocates for

Author and activist Marlon Peterson challenges conventional views on crime, justice, race, and gender. In his memoir, Bird Uncaged: An Abolitionist's Freedom Song, he advocates for recentering humanity, embracing diverse identities, and prioritizing healing over punishment. He exposes incarceration's brutality and the American Dream's hollowness, urging us to break societal cages.

His insights stem from ten years incarcerated after a robbery at 19, where he pursued education and anti-violence activism. Peterson envisions a new world focused on ending mass incarceration and achieving justice.

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