Extinction? What's all the Buzz about? | Jayanna Barratt | TEDxYouth@SMCMBH
Do you know how long the human race will survive without bees? The answer is pretty astonishing! Jayanna's passion for the environment is buzzing. Jayanna is passionate about Bees and their significant contribution to our biodiversity. She is a ten pin bowling tragic who loves to practice her Japanese on the bowling alley. Jayanna is passionate about our Earth and all its ecological stakeholders including animals. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

David Wessel: How Washington Works in the New Gilded Age
When a Silicon Valley entrepreneur developed a tax break intended as a way to incentivize the rich to invest in underserved communities, the idea was pushed into law with little scrutiny or fine-tuning and few safeguards against abuse. With an unbeatable pair of high-profile sponsors and deft political marketing, the Opportunity Zone became an unnoticed part of the 2017 Trump tax bill. In his new book Only the Rich Can Play: How Washington Works in the New Gilded Age, bestselling author David Wessel follows the money—starting from this Opportunity Zone initiative—to see who profited from the plan that was supposed to spur development of blighted areas and help people out of poverty. His findings? The Las Vegas Strip, the Portland (Oregon) Ritz-Carlton, and the Mall of America. In other words, lucrative areas where the wealthy can place their money profitably and avoid capital gains taxes. Wessel provides vivid portraits of the proselytizers, political influencers, consultants, real estate dealmakers and individual money-seekers looking to take advantage of this opportunity. He looks at the cities in which the Opportunity Zone initiatives have failed, as well as a few where they have succeeded, and offers a lesson on how a better-designed program might have helped more left-behind places. Join us as David Wessel, offers an in-depth analysis of the bill he faults with keeping the rich richer—revealing the gritty reality of a system tilted in favor of a few while leaving many out in the cold. NOTES Photo by Jay Mallin. OCTOBER 19, 2021 SPEAKERS David Wessel Senior Fellow and Director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy, Brookings Institution; Author, Only the Rich Can Play: How Washington Works in the New Gilded Age; Twitter @davidmwessel In Conversation with Lenny Mendonca Former Chief Economic and Business Advisor, State of California; Member, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors 💯SUBSCRIBE for more VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub 📆 UPCOMING EVENTS: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events 🎉 BECOME a MEMBER: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership 💰 DONATE NOW: https://support.commonwealthclub.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298 📺➕📻 Watch & Listen https://www.commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen CWC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/ CWC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cwclub/ CWC Twitter https://twitter.com/cwclub The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum 📣, bringing together its 20,000 members for more than 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy. Founded in 1903 in San Francisco California 🌉, The Commonwealth Club has played host to a diverse and distinctive array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt in 1911 to Hillary Clinton in 2010. Along the way, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton have all given landmark speeches at the Club.

International service learning for sustainable development | Caroline Payne | TEDxWilliamsport
NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf All Photography and Images created and owned by Jeremy Ramsey. Video by M. Mitch Wheary. All photography, images, and video have been cleared for re-distribution on YouTube. ---------------------------- Caroline Payne is an associate professor of political science at Lycoming College, an aspiring world changer, and a coffee lover in search of the perfect bean. She earned a B.A. from Berea College and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Louisiana State University. Her teaching and research interests include human rights, fair trade, and politics of developing countries. Payne is the Director of the Interdisciplinary Dominican Republic Program and associated Warrior Coffee Project, which provide opportunities for Lycoming students to gain valuable field experience in the Dominican Republic through participation in meaningful, long-term service-learning projects that help solve real-world community problems. ---------------------------- Lycoming College purchases coffee beans from the El Naranjito Association at a fair price. Warrior Coffee is supported through partnerships with Alabaster Coffee Roaster & Tea Co., JayD’s, and Parkhurst Dining. ---------------------------- Additional video editing by Max Wilhelm Caroline Payne is an associate professor of political science at Lycoming College, an aspiring world changer, and a coffee lover in search of the perfect bean. She earned a B.A. from Berea College and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Louisiana State University. Her teaching and research interests include human rights, fair trade, and politics of developing countries. Payne is the Director of the Interdisciplinary Dominican Republic Program and associated Warrior Coffee Project, which provide opportunities for Lycoming students to gain valuable field experience in the Dominican Republic through participation in meaningful, long-term service-learning projects that help solve real-world community problems. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

How old technology can fuel a sustainable economy | Ajay Kochhar | TEDxCorktown
You’ll never look at that old battery or cellphone the same way after hearing this talk. Clean tech expert Ajay Kochhar explains how those dead lithium batteries and old smart phones hold the key to buying the time we need to create sustainable supply chains and a zero carbon economy. Ajay has led the successful scale-up of Li-Cycle to address urgent global energy storage challenges . Prior to Li-Cycle, Ajay gained deep technology and project development experience through progressive roles with Hatch’s Industrial Clean Tech and Advisory practices. His technical expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual and pre-feasibility studies to construction and commissioning. Following his work in the industrial clean tech engineering field, Ajay worked as a Management Consultant with Hatch’s Advisory practice. In this role, he led teams to deliver financial and technical reviews of multi-billion-dollar investment opportunities, including technologies and assets across the li-ion battery value chain. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

How Can We Build Greener Roads? | Jeralee Anderson | TEDxEverett
When it comes to sustainability, we often take our built infrastructure for granted. In this talk, we'll explore the interconnectedness of transportation infrastructure in nature and in our communities. How do roads affect our ecosystems and economies? How big is our infrastructure footprint? What would it look like if roads were more environmentally-friendly and human-centered? Is that even possible? Let's reimagine the role that our roads can play in building a greener future. Jeralee Anderson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Greenroads International, a globally recognized nonprofit organization focused on sustainability education and certification for transportation projects. As CEO, she currently manages the daily operations and oversees all programs for Greenroads. She received her doctorate in sustainability and civil engineering from the University of Washington. Jeralee worked in a variety of structural, geotechnical and construction engineering positions in California after receiving her undergraduate degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She is a licensed professional engineer in Washington State and California and was recognized in 2013 by the Obama White House as a Transportation Champion of Change for the 21st Century. In 2018, Jeralee was elected to the Redmond City Council and in 2019 was appointed to serve on the Washington State Public Works Board by Governor Jay Inslee. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The AIEF Community
Completing Year 12 on an AIEF Scholarship is about more than education. Students become part of the AIEF community of over 1,000 young Indigenous people working, living and studying across Australia. We welcome the Class of 2020 to the alumni network with a video created by AIEF Alum Jayden Moyle (St Joseph’s Nudgee College, 2012).

FINDING BLUE OCEAN IN ENDEMIC ARTS | Balaji Vijayaraghavan M K | TEDxJSB
Marketer, Comedian & Carnatic Music Enthusiast Balaji, a.k.a Balls is a marketer by day and stand-up comic by dusk. Being an ardent fan of carnatic music, he started the first and only forum to organize open mics exclusive for carnatic music with an intent to make the genre more accessible, democratic, and meritorious. He adopted best practices from stand-up comedy fraternity to nurture upcoming and established carnatic musicians. Balaji, a.k.a Balls is a marketer by day and stand-up comic by dusk. Being an ardent fan of carnatic music, he started the first and only forum to organize open mics exclusive for carnatic music with an intent to make the genre more accessible, democratic, and meritorious. He adopted best practices from stand-up comedy fraternity to nurture upcoming and established carnatic musicians. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Sustainability and Corporate | Mr. Vijay Kalra | TEDxMITSG | Vijay Kalra | TEDxMITSG
A tycoon in his field Mr. Kalra here talks about the most pressing and immediate challenge looking straight into our faces. He raises some crucial questions and answers them with first hand research and data. From Efficiency to waste management and from renewable to water neutrality his talk is a ray of hope. Executive Director and CEO of Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, Vijay Kalra is a name that commands respect and awe. In a fast changing world of technology and its endless manifestations he has managed to streamline the growth of Manufacturing, Plant Quality, Central Manufacturing Planning & Control, Supply Chain Management, Projects and Industrial Relations. He also heralds Manufacturing and Quality, Central Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Engineering, Central Production Planning & Control, Supply Chain Management, Projects and Industrial Relations. He has won several prestigious awards including two “Best of the Best” awards from CMD of General Motors Corporation for Quality and Safety as well as Best Launch Award from Launches from General Motors Manufacturing Leadership. Mr. Kalra has encompassed the length and breadth of the Auto Sector as he went on revolutionalising leading organizations such as Ashok Leyland, Claas India, DCM Toyota, Toyota Motor Corp. And General Motors. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Beyond Climate Denial: Exposing Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics
An important and timely panel discussion on exposing the fossil fuel industry’s shifting tactics to block a just and equitable transition off dirty fossil fuel production. Featuring climate scientist Mike Mann, community organizer Andres Soto, investigative journalist Antonia Juhasz, and the Center's climate director Kassie Siegel. #ClimateEmergency Recorded December 10th at the Children’s Creativity Museum Theater in San Francisco, California. Thank you to Jay Wilson for the footage.

How false solutions are a detriment to the environment | Nityanand Jayaraman | TEDxNapierBridge
We have always been creative in solving the myriad of environmental problems that plague us, but are we asking the right questions? Armed with years of experience in social issues, activist Nityanand Jayaraman speaks about the ferocity of false solutions in the world of today, and how asking the right questions could lead to a sustainable tomorrow. An engineer turned journalist and activist, Nityanand describes himself as a solidarity worker who generates city-based support for community struggles against corporate crime and solidarity against government high-handedness in dealing with such struggles. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx