"I really think the crucial question is: Can we do what we must, at speed and at scale? The good news is, it's now clearly cheaper to save the planet than to ruin it. The bad news is, we are fast running out of time." — John Doerr Watch the full conversation with Doerr and Hal Harvey here: https://bit.ly/3zJ8gyU
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TED Countdown is a collaboration powered by TED and Leaders’ Quest. Countdown was launched as TED’s first issue-specific initiative in 2020 in order to champion and accelerate the bold ideas and underinvested solutions that can bring us closer to achieving a zero-carbon world – one that is cleaner, healthier and fairer for all.
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From wind turbine technicians to urban farmers — these are the jobs of the future: https://bit.ly/4bJOoJl
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Taking a flight soon? This is how the future of flying could be changing and helping our planet at the same time: https://bit.ly/465Lj54
Ryah Whalen: 3 ways to make flying more climate-friendly
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Most of us grew up with the "3 Rs," and while they’re still important, biologist Sarah Dudas shows us that to tackle the growing problem with microplastics in our oceans, our foods and our bodies, we need to expand our approach. Her solution? Three new R's: refuse, rethink, redesign.
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Wow, what an invigorating few days at the #BBGGreenFestival! I don't even know where to start- I had the chance to sit in on some amazing talks and panels, and met so many wonderful people who are committed to sustainable change. The variety of speakers is what truly impressed me about the Bloomberg Green Festival. We heard from both the public and private sectors, learning about the valuable roles technology, science, policy, activism, and community play in our collective fight against climate change. One moment I'll remember forever was hearing Johan Rockström speak during the TED Countdown. (Fellow PoE students: he was one of the scientists that first proposed the concept of the nine planetary boundaries!) A huge thanks to Anna Edgerton who graciously gave me access to this event.
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What does climate change mean to you? 🌎 For Lebanese artist Chiara Zakhia, it means planting the seed of hope, nourishing it and helping spread it to more people within the community. ——— This Summer Art Series is a collaboration between Fine Acts, TEDX SPRINTS and #TEDCountdown. All works are published under an open license so that activists, nonprofits and educators worldwide can use them for free. #ArtistsforClimate #SustainableSolutions
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Hurricanes and other extreme weather events devastate families, communities, and businesses — revealing weak infrastructure that can cause more harm even after the storm. Journalist Emily Atkin explains why we must invest in upgrading our urban (especially sewage) systems: https://bit.ly/4cWIvJL
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Inspired to be here at the opening of the first Bloomberg #BBGGreenFestival - thank you to TED Countdown and Logan McClure Davda for the invitation! OneEarth Living is joining so many other climate innovators at this Festival that is "a global collaboration between innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, artists, activists, musicians and more, to explore new solutions spanning the entire climate spectrum." - https://lnkd.in/g9GkY3DA
SOON: We begin our #BBGGreenFestival streaming program with breakout sessions devoted to demystifying climate and solving climate vices. Speakers include: 🌍 MIT Climate's Laur Hesse Fisher 🌍 Seattle Public Utilities' Kate Kurtz 🌍 Vestiaire Collective's Dounia Wone And more! Watch here at 2:30 PDT: http://bloomberg.com/live
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When we talk about greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide gets the most attention — but methane, which often escapes unseen from pipes and wells, has a far greater immediate impact on global warming. Environmentalist Fred Krupp has an idea to fix the problem: Launch a satellite that tracks global methane emissions and openly share the data it collects with the public. What do you think about this approach? 👇