We pay a steep price for cheap chocolate — and it’s mostly paid by farmers, forests and children. But there is a better way to indulge *and* protect the planet. Here’s how: https://bit.ly/4lB5TBB
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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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Here's a wild stat: Nearly one-third of the world's food production goes to waste each year. Farmer and UN climate champion Gonzalo Muñoz Abogabir CMG explains how we can turn our food problem into a climate solution— and shows the progress already underway: https://bit.ly/4jxleC9
Gonzalo Muñoz: A food system that fights climate change — instead of causing it
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Most people have never heard of this driving technique — but it can save you fuel and money *and* help cut pollution. It’s called “pulse and glide.” Here’s how it works: https://bit.ly/3EdnQWp
Shannon Odell: This is what happens when you hit the gas
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Whoever controls the minerals, controls the future. Researcher and peacemaker Olivia Lazard breaks down the global power shift driven by the race for lithium, graphite and cobalt — and shares why planetary security hinges on how we handle it: https://bit.ly/4jy1zBs
Olivia Lazard: The blind spots of the green energy transition
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Spoiler: It's not carbon dioxide. Daniel Zavala-Araiza shares how this cutting-edge satellite could help us monitor emissions and hold polluting companies accountable so we can slow down the pace of a warming world: https://bit.ly/3G55A20
Daniel Zavala-Araiza: The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast
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"Folklore is more than a collection of stories. It is the preservation of culture as well as a lesson in preserving culture under some of the most challenging circumstances imaginable." Contemporary folklorist Lauren Fadiman shares how the Norse tale of Ragnarök may stem from real climate catastrophe and help us adapt in the future: https://bit.ly/3FZ4gh7
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Ever wonder how we can stop misinformation from spreading? Enter: Prebunking. Counterterrorism expert Vidhya Ramalingam explains how this helpful tool can help us spot and resist disinformation — protecting communities from its harmful effects: https://bit.ly/3YmHohF
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“The health impacts of climate change are already here. For the poor and vulnerable, the consequences are urgent and immediate.” Dr. Cheryl Holder explains how climate change is deepening health disparities and urges healthcare professionals to be on the front lines — ensuring vulnerable communities get the resources they need to stay safe and healthy: https://bit.ly/43Gnhyt #WorldHealthDay #TEDTalks #TEDCountdown
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Climate change isn’t a partisan issue, it’s a shared challenge. Conservation champion Danielle Franz shares how we can make real progress — by bridging divides and embracing common values: https://bit.ly/3QXOmFX
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When fish disappear, so do livelihoods. Lamin Jassey exposes how industrial fishing is draining local waters — and how communities are fighting back to reclaim their future, one catch at a time: https://bit.ly/4iQsUz1
Lamin Jassey: How industrial fishing sinks communities
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