Julia Blocher, a researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and President of the International Youth Federation (IYF), explores the global impacts of climate change and human responses. She illustrates how climate events drive migration while highlighting young people making real change.

With a decade of experience in climate change and human movement, Blocher believes youth are pivotal in solving global challenges like climate change and migration. Her work, focusing on regions like East Africa and island nations, underscores the potential of this new generation to lead towards a just, peaceful, and inclusive future. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more here.

This talk, presented by a Howell High School junior and vegan enthusiast, explores the negative environmental impact of the meat industry. It discusses practical ways to lessen this impact.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, an independently organized local program following the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx here.

A global surge in youth climate action is influencing governments, yet its impact on industry, fossil fuel interests, and administrations that downplay climate change remains uncertain. Can this new generation drive meaningful change?

Join student activists Isha Clarke and Sarah Goody, alongside Julia Olson (Our Children's Trust), Ben Wessel (NextGen America), and Morissa Zuckerman (Sunrise Movement, Bay Area). They will discuss the future of climate activism.

This video is part of "Seeding the Field: 30 Years of Transformative Solutions," celebrating three decades of Bioneers conference highlights. Founders Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons curated the keynotes. We extend our gratitude to the Bioneers organization, its staff, partners, and community. Learn more about Youth Leadership here.

Video Credits: Directed by Maximilian DeArmon, Edited by Brandon Pinard, Sound Mix by Stephanie Welch. Produced by Maximilian DeArmon and Theo Badashi for Cosmogenesis Media Group. Photo Credits: "Greta Thunberg" by Anders Hellberg of Effekt magazine.

Ocean plastic is a solvable issue requiring personal responsibility and practical solutions. The Seabin Project, a crowdfunded invention, exemplifies a promising reactive approach. These bins effectively collect floating plastics, oil, and micro-plastics down to 2mm in marinas.

While Seabins are effective, they are not the ultimate solution. The project's 50% for-profit, 50% not-for-profit model supports education, science, research, and community engagement, which are considered the real long-term answers. This topic was discussed at a TEDx event; learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The springtail, often considered a pest, holds a key to billions in revenue for the fashion, automotive, and semiconductor industries. Its unique body design allows it to naturally repel water and oil, a property with vast industrial potential.

Beth Rattner, director of the Biomimicry Institute, explains that biomimicry—the imitation of nature's models and systems—offers solutions to some of our biggest human-caused problems. The springtail exemplifies how observing and replicating natural designs can address complex challenges.

Amory Lovins, RMI's chief scientist and cofounder, joined special guest Jeff Tannenbaum, founder of Titan Grove and Fir Tree Partners, for a discussion.

Moderated by RMI Principal Roy Torbert, they explored the global clean energy economy and strategies for scaling it up.

How can we achieve the seemingly impossible: living on Earth without negative impact?

Hear from global voices offering solutions to make this transformative change a reality.

Sharks play a vital role in marine ecosystems, but they face a significant threat from the shark fin trade. Protecting these essential ocean predators is crucial for ocean health.

Do your part to help sharks. Urge your member of Congress to support a nationwide ban on shark fin trade by adding your name here: https://bit.ly/2JDbGHu #FinBanNow

David Wallace-Wells notes that in just a few years, renewables have become significantly more competitive.

This rapid progress has also made the pathway to decarbonizing our economy much clearer.

New York Magazine deputy editor David Wallace-Wells advocates for "radical empathy" as a global solution to climate change.

He asserts that global stories are vital to cultivate equal empathy for individuals worldwide, from Bangladesh to Paradise, California.

Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe warns that with each passing decade, humanity faces escalating risks across vital areas including health, infrastructure, food, and water.

She emphasizes that we are effectively rolling increasingly loaded dice, highlighting the growing dangers we confront.

Katharine Heyhoe, joining remotely, urges a balance between "rational hope" and a serious understanding of our planet's challenges.

She emphasizes the importance of grasping what is happening to Earth and what actions we can take in response.

On May 14th, nearly a million comments were delivered to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, opposing a plan to strip federal protection from most wolves in the lower 48 states. This initial action marks the beginning of our ongoing fight.

Join us to save America's wolves. Tell the administration you oppose this deadly plan and help protect these vital animals. Act now: https://biodiv.us/2HwVvIT

Blue morpho butterflies exhibit iridescent blue wings, surprisingly without any blue pigment. Their vibrant color is not due to pigmentation.

Instead, tiny scales on their wings feature intricate ridges and ribs. These nanoscale structures manipulate light through physics, reflecting only brilliant blue hues.

Dolphins can swim immediately after birth, yet remain fully dependent on their mothers' milk for almost two years.

For more information on dolphins, visit Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/2VnWIak

Democratic candidate Jay Inslee expresses an optimistic vision, stating that America is a "can-do" nation of "can-do" people.

He believes such a country and its citizens deserve a "can-do" President.

Ferrill, a staff member in DePaul’s Department of English, shares her first-hand experience limiting plastic consumption in her talk, "What I learned the year I tried to give up plastic."

In 2015, driven by environmental concerns, Ferrill challenged herself to avoid plastic for a year, documenting her struggles and unavoidable items on her blog, dumpingplastic.com. The idea originated from a writing class she taught at DePaul University.

Currently, Ferrill is Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Department Operations in DePaul’s English Department. Her talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

As an Australian, Aboriginal person, and parent, I stand here today.

I join the urgent call for our Prime Minister to declare a climate emergency. Add your voice to this critical plea.

Take urgent action on the climate crisis.

Sign the petition today: act.gp/climateemergency