This reflection examines the enduring impact of Hurricane Harvey, years after its devastating landfall. It delves into critical themes of injustice and resilience, exploring how affected

This reflection examines the enduring impact of Hurricane Harvey, years after its devastating landfall. It delves into critical themes of injustice and resilience, exploring how affected communities navigated the aftermath and recovery.

Renowned expert Dr. Robert Bullard speaks out on these vital issues, offering profound insights into environmental justice and the long-term challenges faced by populations impacted by such disasters.

Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an

Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an Amazon Editors' Pick. This powerful investigation reveals plastic's devastating impact on human health and the environment, from poisoned oceans and polluted air to microplastic contamination and environmental racism.

The book critically examines plastic's paradox, challenging the belief that recycling alone can solve the crisis. Instead, it debunks industry claims and emphasizes the urgent need for action, offering practical solutions like a "household waste audit" to empower readers. Learn more at: beyondplastics.org/publications/problem-with-plastic-book (ISBN: 9781620979457).

Arthur Brooks explains metacognition, the act of "thinking about thinking," and its role in emotional intelligence. By reflecting on our emotional life, we can evaluate signals from the limbic

Arthur Brooks explains metacognition, the act of "thinking about thinking," and its role in emotional intelligence. By reflecting on our emotional life, we can evaluate signals from the limbic system using our prefrontal cortex. This skill, like telling children to "use their words," helps adults interrogate emotions before reacting, fostering emotional health.

Metacognition is a developable skill; negative emotions are normal and signify a healthy brain. What matters is how we engage with them. This interview is from @The-Well, a publication by Big Think and the Templeton Foundation. [Become a Big Think member](https://bigthink.com/membership/) for exclusive content, or [read the full transcript](https://bigthink.com/the-well/use-metacognition-for-emotional-intelligence).

Dr. Benjamin Franta discusses the hidden history of climate science, revealing how long the fossil fuel industry has known about global warming and what actions are possible today.

A JD-PhD

Dr. Benjamin Franta discusses the hidden history of climate science, revealing how long the fossil fuel industry has known about global warming and what actions are possible today.

A JD-PhD Candidate at Stanford and a Harvard PhD in applied physics, Franta studies fossil fuel producers and climate change politics. He organized Harvard’s fossil fuel divestment campaign, serves as a consulting expert for climate change litigation, and his research is widely published and cited, including in the US Congressional Record.

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

This session from Summit 21 (June 2021) highlighted efforts to shift towards a circular economy. It featured discussions with prominent figures including Brunswick Group's Lucy Parker, UCL's

This session from Summit 21 (June 2021) highlighted efforts to shift towards a circular economy. It featured discussions with prominent figures including Brunswick Group's Lucy Parker, UCL's Marianna Mazzucato, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey, and Sitra's Jyrki Katainen. Experts also explored materials and sustainability with speakers from Universidad de Santiago de Chile, MIT, and the University of Toronto.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insights.

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David Keith reviews the science and technology of solar geoengineering, examining its potential to reduce climate risks, associated new risks, and current uncertainties. He proposes integrating

David Keith reviews the science and technology of solar geoengineering, examining its potential to reduce climate risks, associated new risks, and current uncertainties. He proposes integrating solar geoengineering into a comprehensive 4D climate policy, which includes emissions cuts, carbon removal, and adaptation.

A distinguished expert, David Keith is a Harvard Professor of Applied Physics and Public Policy. He founded Carbon Engineering, a company developing technology to capture CO2 for carbon-neutral fuels. Best known for his work on solar geoengineering, he led Harvard's Solar Geoengineering Research Program. He has authored over 200 academic publications and "A Case for Climate Engineering."

The session was moderated by Greg Bronevetsky.

Maintaining human well-being across generations is a core sustainability challenge, intrinsically linked to clean air and climate change. Pollutants from sources like power plants and vehicles

Maintaining human well-being across generations is a core sustainability challenge, intrinsically linked to clean air and climate change. Pollutants from sources like power plants and vehicles degrade air quality and drive climate change, which further exacerbates air quality issues. Addressing both simultaneously, with a people-centered approach, is crucial for present and future health.

Noelle Eckley Selin, an MIT Associate Professor, specializes in these interconnected issues. Her research uses atmospheric chemistry modeling to inform decision-making on air pollution, climate change, and hazardous substances. With a Harvard PhD and experience in science-policy interactions, Professor Selin's expertise is vital. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Gernot Wagner discusses solar geoengineering as a major climate change solution, exploring carbon taxes and the uncertainty involved in developing market-based fixes for our warming

Dr. Gernot Wagner discusses solar geoengineering as a major climate change solution, exploring carbon taxes and the uncertainty involved in developing market-based fixes for our warming planet.

At the time of his TEDx talk, Dr. Wagner held multiple roles at Harvard, including executive director of its Solar Geoengineering Research Program. A former senior economist at the Environmental Defense Fund and author of the bestselling book "Climate Shock," he now teaches at New York University.

This presentation was part of an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx website.