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.

À l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones, les ministres Bennett, Miller et Vandal ont participé à une table ronde. Ils étaient accompagnés de l'Aîné anishinaabe Dr David Courchene, de la gardienne du savoir métisse et crie Maria Campbell, et de la professeure et Aînée inuite Dre Karla J. Williamson.

Cette vidéo est la première d'une conversation en deux parties, abordant divers sujets importants pour les peuples autochtones au Canada.

Regardez la vidéo ici : https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/fra/1592679613361/1592679634590

The Portland Interfaith Clergy Resistance hosted a prayer vigil at Terry Schrunk Plaza on Juneteenth, commemorating emancipation from slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, and reflecting on George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020.

This film observes 8 minutes, 46 seconds of silence, symbolizing the fatal time Mr. Floyd was unable to breathe due to Minneapolis police actions that violated department policies. Viewers are encouraged to reflect during this period.

Participating clergy included Rabbi Ariel Stone (PDX Interfaith Clergy Resistance), Rev. Jon Aney (United Church of Christ), Rabbi Debra Kolodny (Portland United Against Hate), Rev. Aric Clark, and Rabbinical Student Davina Bookbinder.

Over 8 million tons of plastic pollute our oceans annually, devastating wildlife, beaches, and ecosystems. The facilities producing this plastic, often in low-income areas, also poison local air and water.

This week's conversation will address fighting plastic pollution at its source. We'll discuss the industry's planned production increase, our strategies to stop it, and why recycling isn't a viable solution.

The presentation features Julie Teel Simmonds, Senior Attorney, and Delia Ridge Creamer, Oceans Campaigner, from the Center.

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.

Leonard Vuylsteke believes we must reinvent our approach to climate change, the 21st century's greatest challenge. Inspired by climate economist Bjørn Lomborg's work, he advocates for technology as the primary solution to these complex issues.

Addressing skepticism about current climate policies, Vuylsteke offers alternative solutions. His views, shaped by Lomborg's cost-benefit analysis, emphasize worldwide discussions on modern problems. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Assista ao vídeo para entender como usar o Circulytics, a ferramenta de medição de circularidade mais abrangente e acessível. Ela apoia empresas na transição para a economia circular, independentemente do setor, complexidade ou porte.

Além de avaliar produtos e fluxos de materiais, o Circulytics revela o nível de circularidade em todas as operações da empresa. Para isso, utiliza o mais amplo conjunto de indicadores disponíveis, incluindo facilitadores e resultados.

Fifteen-year-old So Sato from Japan is concerned about rising sea levels and their impact on his country and other unprepared nations. He questions how his generation will bear the future costs and challenges of coastal flooding.

In his TEDx talk, Sato highlights the experiences of Japanese citizens facing recent natural disasters and explores solutions for safety. This independently organized event provides a platform for local communities to discuss critical issues. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Seventeen-year-old ski champion Erik Hennenfent connects climate change to the devastation of ski communities and fears its impact on competitive and recreational skiing. He highlights how warming temperatures threaten the natural beauty of winter snow and the future of his sport.

Erik's TEDx talk, independently organized but following the TED format, explores these impacts and discusses how communities can fight back. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Grace West, an 18-year-old community and climate leader, effectively uses empirical social science research to influence policy within her church and broader community. Her innovative approach helped her forge a significant role in climate action.

Her TEDx talk highlights how young people can gain respect and a voice by conducting value-added research that impacts policy development. This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Sofia Statsny, a 13-year-old climate activist and competitive skater, advocates for reducing material consumption. She shares her personal journey of curbing overconsumption, particularly focusing on clothing expenditures.

Her TEDx talk highlights the importance of consumers reducing their spending on goods. This talk, part of an independently organized TEDx event, encourages a shift away from excessive consumerism. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Fifteen-year-old Benjamin D’Amico proposes capital market solutions for climate change. In his TEDxRyeNeckHigh talk, he argues that investor assets can fund the estimated $14 trillion in pollution reductions needed to meet the IPCC’s 2030 deadline, ensuring a habitable planet and stable commerce.

D'Amico, a 10th grader, also urges colleges to re-allocate endowment funds from fossil fuels into green buildings and technologies that reduce carbon pollution.

Learn more about TEDx events here.

Seventeen-year-old climate activist Ruby Liebmann, in her second TEDx talk, explores the philosophical and cultural perceptions of nature as "Mother Earth." As a member of GENx, she challenges conventional definitions and encourages a re-evaluation of our relationship with the planet.

Liebmann, an 11th-grader, prompts her audience to rethink their connection to Earth, advocating for a more conscious interaction. This TEDx event was independently organized. Learn more at 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 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 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 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 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.

National Geographic Explorer Paola Rodriguez is restoring coral reefs in her native Mexico, demonstrating that even severely damaged reefs can recover. Her groundbreaking work exemplifies the National Geographic Society's mission to illuminate and protect our world through science, exploration, education, and storytelling.

Learn more about Paola's work and other Explorers in the Field by visiting Explorers in the Field or watching the "Saving Ocean Biodiversity: Coral Restoration" video on YouTube. Follow Paola on Instagram @Pao_rdgzt, subscribe to National Geographic at bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe, and explore more at natgeo.org.