TED Talks
TED: The mighty power and flavor of plants | Derek Sarno
Vegan chef (and head chef of TED Countdown Summit) Derek Sarno is on a mission to unleash the mighty power of plants, creating nutritious food from mushrooms and vegetables that's full of texture and flavor -- and good for the planet. He...
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Asmeret Asefaw Berhe: A climate change solution that's right under our feet
There's two times more carbon in the earth's soil than in all of its vegetation and the atmosphere -- combined. Biogeochemist Asmeret Asefaw Berhe dives into the science of soil and shares how we could use its awesome carbon-trapping...
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TED: How city mayors are taking action on climate change | Eric Garcetti
If you change your city, you're changing the world, says Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles and chair of C40 Cities, a network of the world's megacities committed to tackling the climate crisis. He shares tangible ways Los Angeles and...
TED-Ed
Building the world's largest (and most controversial) power plant | Alex Gendler
In 2018, a single power plant produced more energy than the world's largest coal-powered and gas-powered plants combined. China's Three Gorges Dam relies on running water, and is capable of producing more energy than any other power...
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Greta Thunberg: The disarming case to act right now on climate change
In this passionate call to action, 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg explains why, in August 2018, she walked out of school and organized a strike to raise awareness of global warming, protesting outside the Swedish parliament...
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Katharine Hayhoe: The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it
How do you talk to someone who doesn't believe in climate change? Not by rehashing the same data and facts we've been discussing for years, says climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe. In this inspiring, pragmatic talk, Hayhoe shows how the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Iceland's superpowered underground volcanoes | Jean-Baptiste P. Koehl
While the weather in Iceland is often cold, wet, and windy, a nearly endless supply of heat bubbles away below the surface. In fact, almost every building in the country is heated by geothermal energy in a process with virtually no...
TED-Ed
The material that could change the world... for a third time | TED-Ed
Today roads, sidewalks, bridges, and skyscrapers are made of a material called concrete. There's three tons of it for every person on Earth. It's also played a surprisingly large role in rising global temperatures over the last century....
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Alasdair Harris: How a handful of fishing villages sparked a marine conservation revolution
We need a radically new approach to ocean conservation, says marine biologist and TED Fellow Alasdair Harris. In a visionary talk, he lays out a surprising solution to the problem of overfishing that could both revive marine life and...
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Bob Langert: The business case for working with your toughest critics
As a "corporate suit" (his words) and former VP of sustainability at McDonald's, Bob Langert works with companies and their strongest critics to find solutions that are good for both business and society. In this actionable talk, he...
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Tshering Tobgay: An urgent call to protect the world's "Third Pole"
The Hindu Kush Himalaya region is the world's third-largest repository of ice, after the North and South Poles -- and if current melting rates continue, two-thirds of its glaciers could be gone by the end of this century. What will...
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TED: The untapped energy source that could power the planet | Jamie C. Beard
Deep beneath your feet is a molten ball of energy the same temperature as the surface of the sun -- an immense clean energy source that could power the world thousands of times over, says technologist and climate activist Jamie C. Beard....
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TED: The state of the climate crisis in 2021 | Climate Action Tracker
2021 is a critical year for climate change. According to the Paris Climate Agreement, governments must decide now on how to reduce the amount of carbon they pump into the atmosphere in order to avoid the most devastating consequences of...
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TED: Cities are driving climate change. Here's how they can fix it | Angel Hsu
Cities pump out 70 percent of all global carbon emissions -- which means they also have the greatest opportunity to lower CO2 levels and energy consumption. Climate and data scientist Angel Hsu shares how cities around the world are...
TED Talks
William McDonough: Cradle to cradle design
Green-minded architect and designer William McDonough asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account "all children, all species, for all time."
TED Talks
TED: How to grow a forest in your backyard | Shubhendu Sharma
Forests don't have to be far-flung nature reserves, isolated from human life. Instead, we can grow them right where we are -- even in cities. eco-entrepreneur and TED Fellow Shubhendu Sharma grows ultra-dense, biodiverse mini-forests of...
TED Talks
Luisa Neubauer: Why you should be a climate activist
"I dream of a world where geography classes teach about the climate crisis as this one great challenge that was won by people like you and me," says climate activist Luisa Neubauer. With Greta Thunberg, Neubauer helped initiate "Fridays...
Bozeman Science
Environmental Science
In this video Paul Andersen outlines the AP Environmental Science course. He explains how environmental science studies the interaction between earth and human systems. A planetary boundary model is used to explain the importance of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The wildly complex anatomy of a sneaker
Australians call them “runners." The British know them as “trainers.” Americans refer to them as “sneakers.” Whatever you call them, these casual shoes are worn by billions of people around the world. Today, roughly 23 billion shoes are...
Curated Video
Eco-Friendly Living: The Grow Community on Bainbridge Island
Discover the Grow Community on Bainbridge Island, where sustainable living meets modern design. Learn how advanced technology, such as mini-split heat pumps and solar panels, reduces energy consumption, while shared green spaces and...
Great Big Story
Turning billboards into Eco-Friendly Bags
Discover how discarded billboards transform into unique, durable bags in our eco-conscious venture, supporting sustainability with style.
Curated Video
Grow Community: A Model Eco-Neighborhood on Bainbridge Island
Explore the Grow Community on Bainbridge Island, a sustainable neighborhood designed with innovative methods and eco-friendly materials. Discover how this project, led by Maria Preston and architect Jonathan Davis, focuses on creating a...
Wonderscape
King Charles III's Coronation: Tradition Meets Modern Values
King Charles III's coronation on May 6, 2023, balanced royal tradition with contemporary touches. From a gospel choir performance to sustainable choices in his attire and ceremony, the King brought a modern sensibility to the historic...
FuseSchool
The Greenhouse Gas Effect | The science behind trapping heat
In this video, we explore the leading factors contributing to the enhanced greenhouse effect and its implications for climate change and sustainability. Discover how greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide trap...