TED Talks
TED: The powerful possibilities of recycling the world's batteries | Emma Nehrenheim
The world has plenty of clean energy. The problem is storing that energy and getting it where we need it, when we need it, says battery recycling pioneer Emma Nehrenheim. While batteries are fundamental to powering a sustainable future,...
SciShow
When The Universe Will End
Hank serves up a buffet of news items that includes an approximate date for the end of everything, scientific proof that when it comes to sex bigger IS better, and a look behind how the London Olympics are going green. Bon appetit!
TED Talks
TED: A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions | Karen Scrivener
Concrete is the second most-used substance on Earth (behind water), and it's responsible for eight percent of the world's carbon footprint. Cement researcher Karen Scrivener shares the research behind a pioneering new kind of cement...
TED Talks
TED: 3 ways your company's data can jump-start climate action | Massimo Russo
From helping build smart cities to supporting the sustainable energy sector, the possibilities of big data are endless. But many companies are still wary of sharing data that could expose them to risk and diminish their competitive...
SciShow
Quick, Draw!: Doodling for Science
Google's fun new time-waster is actually a pretty advanced piece of Artificial Intelligence. And there's some (about 43%) good news about cement's carbon footprint this week!
TED Talks
TED: Amazon's climate pledge to be net-zero by 2040 | Dave Clark and Kara Hurst
In 2019, Amazon signed the Climate Pledge, a commitment to become a net-zero carbon business by 2040. Dave Clark, Amazon's chief of consumer retail, and Kara Hurst, head of the company's sustainability efforts, sit down with entrepreneur...
SciShow
What Does "Organic" Mean, and Should You Buy Organic Foods?
There’s a lot of confusion over what organic means, and food with that label might not be as healthy or environmentally friendly as you think.
TED Talks
TED: Save the oceans, feed the world! | Jackie Savitz
What's a marine biologist doing talking about world hunger? Well, says Jackie Savitz, fixing the world's oceans might just help to feed the planet's billion hungriest people. In an eye-opening talk, Savitz tells us what’s really going on...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Which bag should you use? | Luka Seamus Wright and Imogen Ellen Napper
You've filled up your cart and made it to the front of the grocery line when you're confronted with yet another choice: what kind of bag should you use? It might seem obvious that plastic is bad for the environment, and that a paper bag...
TED Talks
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...
Curated Video
Carbon Trading
International governments have put caps in place to limit carbon dioxide emissions from industry. What are emissions caps and will they solve the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The percentage of carbon...
Curated Video
The future of energy – True or false
True or false ... Your carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide produced because of all the things you do? People and places - Future of energy - The future of energy Learning Points A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon...
FuseSchool
Fast Fashion| The Hidden Climate Crisis
This video highlights the environmental impact of fast fashion, with over 92 million tons of textiles discarded annually. It emphasizes the problems caused by cheap, mass-produced clothing, including waste, pollution, and exploitation of...
Let's Tute
Green Living Hacks- Simple Steps for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Go Green! You’ve probably heard this phrase countless times, but what does it really mean to ‘go green’? In today’s video, we’ll dive into what going green truly involves and explore practical steps you can take to make a positive...
Wonderscape
Taking Action to Protect Our Oceans from Climate Change
Explore actionable steps individuals and communities can take to mitigate the impact of climate change on our oceans. Learn about reducing personal carbon footprints, advocating for environmental policies, and supporting communities...
Curated Video
Examining Emissions Response
The ski resort town of Aspen in the American state of Colorado is a playground for the rich and famous. Aspen s cold climate means that an even greater amount of energy is used to heat alpine ski lodges and then there s the fuel used by...
PBS
What Can You Actually Do About Climate Change?
The average carbon footprint of a person in the US is 16.5 tons –TONS. So, what can you actually do decrease this number and make a meaningful difference?
Financial Times
A tax to curb meat’s problems
FT Food Revolution - Livestock farming takes a heavy toll on the environment and excessive meat consumption can carry health risks. One idea to curb these problems is the introduction of a meat tax. But opponents claim that could put...
Financial Times
Can green hydrogen really help heavy industry to decarbonise?
FT Rethink - Heavy industries must decarbonise dramatically to reach net zero. Replacing fossil fuels with green hydrogen, created with renewable energy, is one way to reduce emissions. Examples of green hydrogen being used in various...
Financial Times
Are we too obsessed with our personal carbon footprints?
FT Rethink - The conversation around climate action is often dominated by intense debates around personal behaviour. But, according to the FT’s Simon Mundy, the danger is that these debates could crowd out more important questions. He...
Financial Times
AI can be a climate warrior, but what about its carbon footprint?
FT Climate Capital - The US government has invested $4.5bn in a smart-energy grid and the UN predicts AI will be fundamental in driving sustainable consumer choices. But, as the FT’s climate editor Emiliya Mychasuk explains, AI comes...
Curated Video
5 Most Epic Earth Healing Projects!
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison reveals his picks for the 5 most epic Earth healing projects in the world. And......Offset your carbon footprint on Wren: https://www.wren.co/start/andrewmillison The first 100 people who sign up...
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Carbon Footprint
This video explores five fun facts about carbon footprint.