By 2100, the UN estimates that the world’s population will grow to just over 11 billion people. Architect Vishaan Chakrabarti wants us to start thinking about...
@LET IT HAPPEN , a dance trio comprised of Dutch twin sisters Norah and Yarah along with younger sister Rosa, light up the TED stage to...
There’s been explosive investment in new technologies aimed at decarbonizing the planet. But climate investor Dawn Lippert says something key is missing from this strategy: investment...
From glue alternatives inspired by gecko’s feet to factories that produce a net benefit to the environment, Interface’s VP and chief sustainability officer Erin Meezan explains...
The doctrine of “first, do no harm” is the basis of the Hippocratic Oath, one of the world’s oldest codes of ethics. It governs the work...
What if we had a map of … everything? Jack Dangermond, a visionary behind the geographic information system (GIS) technology used to map and analyze all...
For thousands of years, the Amazon rainforest has provided food, water and spiritual connection for its Indigenous inhabitants and the world. But the endless extraction of...
The financial sector often talks of decarbonizing investment portfolios as a way to fight climate change. But portfolios can be “cleaned” without having any real impact...
Vegan chef (and head chef of TED Countdown Summit) Derek Sarno is on a mission to unleash the mighty power of plants, creating nutritious food from...
When it comes to tackling climate change, the size of a country doesn’t matter — it’s their ambition that counts, says First Minister of Scotland Nicola...