TED Countdown

"I have witnessed my garden become a tool for the education,?a tool for the transformation of my neighborhood." Watch Ron Finley's full TED Talk here: https://bit.ly/4kL9Ao6

You’re stranded at sea. Do you: A) Drink seawater and dehydrate faster? B) Squeeze a fish eyeball for fluids? C) Wonder why we can’t just turn ocean water into drinking water? Here's how scientists are racing to make seawater drinkable — without draining our planet’s resources: https://bit.ly/4bFwxF3

"Nature remains our greatest ally to reach our climate mitigation targets. Planting trees is essential, but we need to raise a forest generation that will thrive and live in harmony with nature." —?sevidzem ernestine leikeki Learn how we can better work with nature, instead of against here: https://bit.ly/4ijsnW0

What's the key to lasting climate action? Joy, says behavioral scientist, Jiaying Zhao. Learn how small shifts — like feng shui-ing your fridge or carpooling — can lower your carbon footprint and boost your happiness: https://bit.ly/4kBe0xP

The power of storytelling is transformative — and it’s time to share your story with the world! The Climate Film Festival (CFF) is calling all filmmakers! From narrative features to experimental shorts, your work could inspire change at this year’s festival, held during Climate Week NYC. Submit by May 16 — and your story could help change the world: https://lnkd.in/eNZDnva2 #CFF2025 #ClimateFilmFestival #StorytellingForChange #Filmmakers #ClimateWeekNYC

"We live in a society that doesn't put a high value on second-hand goods, we need to change that." Watch biologist Sarah Dudas full TED Talk here: https://bit.ly/4hHapve

No country can shield itself from climate change—but the hardest-hit communities are often the least responsible for causing it. For decades, Mary Robinson has fought for climate justice, not just as the former president of Ireland —?but as a lifelong advocate for human rights. Because rising seas, failed harvests, and extreme weather aren’t just environmental issues, they’re crises that threaten lives and livelihoods. Her new documentary, MRS ROBINSON, explores the fight for a just and sustainable future. Inspired to take action? Host a watch party at kinema.com. Project Dandelion #MrsRobinsonFilm #TEDTalks

The rewards of protecting the Amazon benefit all of us — but the impact of destroying it is already being felt by those living there today: https://bit.ly/41UpzHJ

If you need a reason to feel hopeful about our world right now —?journalist Angus Hervey has three: 1?? The Azores created the largest marine protected area in the North Atlantic 2?? The Chumash people secured the first Indigenous-led marine sanctuary in the U.S. 3?? Australia expanded its ocean reserves, protecting 52% of its waters

Cement is the world’s second most-used material and a *major* polluter — but what if it could be a climate hero? Clean tech innovator Ryan Gilliam found a simple, scalable and game-changing way to turn cement waste into a more sustainable product: https://bit.ly/4iJsR7u