Captain Charles Moore, affiliated with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a vast expanse of floating plastic waste.

He now

Captain Charles Moore, affiliated with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a vast expanse of floating plastic waste.

He now highlights the escalating threat of plastic debris choking our oceans.

Learn more at the Plastic Pollution Coalition website.

Rebecca Petz, a Master's student of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Magdeburg, Germany, discusses the global climate crisis and the concept of climate justice in her

Rebecca Petz, a Master's student of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Magdeburg, Germany, discusses the global climate crisis and the concept of climate justice in her talk.

This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event, adhering to the TED conference format. Learn more at TEDx.

The climate crisis has crucial cultural aspects. Rebecca Solnit, co-editor of *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*, highlights new narratives emerging from

The climate crisis has crucial cultural aspects. Rebecca Solnit, co-editor of *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*, highlights new narratives emerging from science, Indigenous leadership, and organizing. These stories offer grounds for hope, envisioning an age of abundance rather than austerity.

Solnit, a renowned author of over 20 books including *Hope in the Dark*, is an influential writer and activist. She regularly contributes to The Guardian and launched the Not Too Late project.

Learn more at Bioneers.org.

Building on Frances Moore Lappé's foundational *Diet for a Small Planet*, published nearly 40 years ago, she and her daughter Anna Lappé continue to emphasize food's critical role in world

Building on Frances Moore Lappé's foundational *Diet for a Small Planet*, published nearly 40 years ago, she and her daughter Anna Lappé continue to emphasize food's critical role in world politics. Anna, author of *Diet for a Hot Planet*, highlights the unsettling connection between food production and global warming.

The mother-daughter duo concludes that "hunger is not caused by a scarcity of food but by a scarcity of democracy." They advocate for recognizing food as a powerful starting point for solving some of our planet's most significant challenges.

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch,

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an immense, floating accumulation of plastic waste.

He continues to raise awareness about the escalating and detrimental problem of plastic debris choking our seas.

Climate change is humanity's biggest crisis, demanding immediate action. In her talk, 9th Grader Rebecca explains how we can be informed, immersed, and involved in addressing this urgent

Climate change is humanity's biggest crisis, demanding immediate action. In her talk, 9th Grader Rebecca explains how we can be informed, immersed, and involved in addressing this urgent challenge.

Passionate about Biology and Microbiology, Rebecca's goal is to educate others on sustaining a healthier world. Her presentation empowers individuals to make a difference in tackling this critical issue.

This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Heart over Head: Learning from the mountains.

Rebecca Stephens, a respected journalist and former deputy editor of the Financial Times magazine 'Resident Abroad,' was the first British

Heart over Head: Learning from the mountains.

Rebecca Stephens, a respected journalist and former deputy editor of the Financial Times magazine 'Resident Abroad,' was the first British woman to summit Mt. Everest. She expertly balances mountaineering and media, having published two books and competed in Eco-challenges with Ranulph Fiennes. Learn more at rebeccastephens.com.

In her TEDxNSCCWaterfront talk, Mi’kmaw Poet Laureate Rebecca Thomas explains Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing. This concept

In her TEDxNSCCWaterfront talk, Mi’kmaw Poet Laureate Rebecca Thomas explains Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing. This concept encourages integrating the strengths of Indigenous and Western knowledges, using both perspectives for the benefit of all.

As Coordinator of Aboriginal Student Services and a spoken word artist, Thomas draws from her family’s residential school history to highlight the lack of First Nations perspectives in Halifax’s history. She uses her platform to bring a cultural voice to public discussion, believing poetry empowers the voiceless and fosters healing. “Poetry can give a voice to the voiceless. Poetry can make a powerless person feel powerful. This is why I speak,” she states.

Rebecca Thomas serves as Halifax's poet laureate, celebrated for her unique blend of reason and rhyme.

Discover more about her contributions in this article from