Climate change, driven by excess CO2 from industrial processes and combustion, presents our greatest existential challenge. While CO2 pollutes our air and creates unpredictable weather, the

Climate change, driven by excess CO2 from industrial processes and combustion, presents our greatest existential challenge. While CO2 pollutes our air and creates unpredictable weather, the chemical industry also needs carbon. Dr. Christoph Gürtler and his team at Covestro and the CAT Catalytic Center have devised a new method to convert this waste CO2 into valuable resources.

Dr. Gürtler, a co-founder of the CAT Catalytic Center and an expert in sustainable industrial chemistry, has dedicated a decade to utilizing carbon dioxide as a resource for new technologies. His innovative work earned him a nomination for the "DEUTSCHER ZUKUNFTSPREIS." This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Humanity's population has surged from 1 billion in 1800 to 7 billion today, now producing enough food for 10 billion. This prosperity, driven by agricultural and water revolutions, comes with

Humanity's population has surged from 1 billion in 1800 to 7 billion today, now producing enough food for 10 billion. This prosperity, driven by agricultural and water revolutions, comes with significant environmental costs. Daniel assesses the critical food and water challenges of the coming century and explores opportunities for sustainable solutions.

A geochemist and lecturer at the University of Lincoln, Daniel researches the chemical interplay between humans and the environment. His work, published in international journals, investigates how earth's chemistry shapes human lives and how human actions impact nutrient and contaminant processes in soils, rivers, and groundwaters. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

David Giuliani, a Northwest serial entrepreneur and inventor, champions applying entrepreneurial zeal to state-level climate change and carbon reduction. An electrical engineer, he designed early

David Giuliani, a Northwest serial entrepreneur and inventor, champions applying entrepreneurial zeal to state-level climate change and carbon reduction. An electrical engineer, he designed early LED products and secured numerous medical patents. He co-invented and led Sonicare, selling it to Philips, and later co-invented Clarisonic, sold to L'Oreal. He received national Small Business Person and Entrepreneur of the Year awards.

Now, Giuliani applies his talents to societal improvement. With Howard Behar, he founded the Washington Business Alliance, which launched the Low Carbon Prosperity Institute to reframe climate issues as "win-win." This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

An ordinary Canberra household of five generates a liter of rubbish weekly. Is zero waste an impossible challenge? Mia Swainson, Founding Chair of Canberra’s Zero Waste Revolution and President

An ordinary Canberra household of five generates a liter of rubbish weekly. Is zero waste an impossible challenge? Mia Swainson, Founding Chair of Canberra’s Zero Waste Revolution and President of the Canberra Environment Centre, defies conventional wisdom, demonstrating how to achieve a zero-waste lifestyle.

A regular contributor to HerCanberra, Mia shared her insights at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Central banks could easily finance climate change and energy transition, stimulating productive investment and amplifying labor supply.

This perspective comes from Bruno Colmant, a

Central banks could easily finance climate change and energy transition, stimulating productive investment and amplifying labor supply.

This perspective comes from Bruno Colmant, a distinguished banker, academic, and author of over 75 books. He is a Titular Member of the Royal Academy of Science of Belgium, President of the Belgian Finance Club, and Head of macro research at Degroof Petercam. An expert in finance and monetary theory, Colmant's recent research addresses climate change and its financing.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Despite reports that President Trump is "sidelining" his offshore drilling plan, vigilance remains essential. Until expanding offshore drilling is completely off the table, efforts to

Despite reports that President Trump is "sidelining" his offshore drilling plan, vigilance remains essential. Until expanding offshore drilling is completely off the table, efforts to #ProtectOurCoast will continue.

On May 25, 2019, thousands demonstrated this commitment by gathering at beaches nationwide for "Hands Across the Sand," protesting dirty and dangerous offshore drilling: https://bit.ly/2KjJBVM.

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"

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.

California boasts a 150-year legacy of environmental leadership, protecting wilderness, restricting oil drilling, regulating emissions, and boosting energy efficiency. Its foresight was recognized

California boasts a 150-year legacy of environmental leadership, protecting wilderness, restricting oil drilling, regulating emissions, and boosting energy efficiency. Its foresight was recognized in the 1963 Clean Air Act, granting a waiver for stricter state standards—a tool still vital today in challenging national CAFE standard changes.

Explore California's pioneering environmental policy, examining its successes and challenges. The state has committed to 100% zero-carbon electricity and carbon neutrality by 2045. Experts, including John Hofmeister (Shell), Bob Holycross (Ford), and Mary Nichols (CARB), will discuss this bold move for the world's fifth-largest economy. Learn more at https://climateone.org/.

During the Climate Reality Leadership Corps training in Atlanta, former Vice President Al Gore and comedian Pete Davidson collaborated.

Their joint effort focused on communicating the

During the Climate Reality Leadership Corps training in Atlanta, former Vice President Al Gore and comedian Pete Davidson collaborated.

Their joint effort focused on communicating the climate crisis to a younger audience.

Melanie George Smith, founder and president of Sustainable World Strategies, drives organizational improvement. Her work focuses on strategic community relations, business development, and global

Melanie George Smith, founder and president of Sustainable World Strategies, drives organizational improvement. Her work focuses on strategic community relations, business development, and global sustainability initiatives.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event, following the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx.