NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here:

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf All Photography and Images created and owned by Jeremy Ramsey. Video by M. Mitch Wheary. All photography, images, and video have been cleared for re-distribution on YouTube. ---------------------------- Caroline Payne is an associate professor of political science at Lycoming College, an aspiring world changer, and a coffee lover in search of the perfect bean. She earned a B.A. from Berea College and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Louisiana State University. Her teaching and research interests include human rights, fair trade, and politics of developing countries. Payne is the Director of the Interdisciplinary Dominican Republic Program and associated Warrior Coffee Project, which provide opportunities for Lycoming students to gain valuable field experience in the Dominican Republic through participation in meaningful, long-term service-learning projects that help solve real-world community problems. ---------------------------- Lycoming College purchases coffee beans from the El Naranjito Association at a fair price. Warrior Coffee is supported through partnerships with Alabaster Coffee Roaster & Tea Co., JayD’s, and Parkhurst Dining. ---------------------------- Additional video editing by Max Wilhelm Caroline Payne is an associate professor of political science at Lycoming College, an aspiring world changer, and a coffee lover in search of the perfect bean. She earned a B.A. from Berea College and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Louisiana State University. Her teaching and research interests include human rights, fair trade, and politics of developing countries. Payne is the Director of the Interdisciplinary Dominican Republic Program and associated Warrior Coffee Project, which provide opportunities for Lycoming students to gain valuable field experience in the Dominican Republic through participation in meaningful, long-term service-learning projects that help solve real-world community problems. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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In the last few decades many solutions have emerged to manage our waste particularly the biodegradable waste. Decentralized solutions are noteworthy in terms of lowering carbon footprint given that

In the last few decades many solutions have emerged to manage our waste particularly the biodegradable waste. Decentralized solutions are noteworthy in terms of lowering carbon footprint given that waste does not be transported long distances. However, decentralized solutions are not able to take advantage of the economies of scale . In many countries where the idea of 'service fee' for waste management is still evolving, there is an urgent need for alternate financing models. Carbon financing is emerging as a good fit as decentralised solutions bring in significant carbon savings. Sandeep R Choudhury, Co-Founder VNV Advisory talks about Carbon Financing. A sustainability professional with a keen desire to leave the world a better place. He is exploring and mobilizing financing options to make climate action financially viable. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Sustainability: Toronto. July 2, 2010. Yes it's possible says Dr. Peter  Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University. Economic growth is the over-arching

Sustainability: Toronto. July 2, 2010. Yes it's possible says Dr. Peter  Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University. Economic growth is the over-arching policy objective of governments worldwide. Yet its long-term viability is increasingly questioned because of environmental impacts and impending and actual shortages of energy and material resources. Furthermore, rising incomes in rich countries bear little relation to gains in happiness and well-being . Growth has not eliminated poverty, brought full employment or protected the environment. Results from a simulation model of the Canadian economy suggest that it is possible to have full employment, eradicate poverty, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain fiscal balance without economic growth. It's time to turn our attention away from pursuing growth and towards specific objectives more directly relating to our well-being and that of the planet.

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Social media can have a real influence on public opinion and the policy conversation in Congress, so let's boost the online conversation about carbon pricing. Join this session to learn tips and

Social media can have a real influence on public opinion and the policy conversation in Congress, so let's boost the online conversation about carbon pricing. Join this session to learn tips and tricks for talking about carbon pricing on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Ashley Hunt-Martorano, CCL Marketing Manager Ashley has worked with CCL since her 2012 co-founding of the Long Island, NY chapter. Ashley started her work at CCL by organizing the annual conferences in Washington D.C. from 2015 – 2019. Now she is solely focused on CCL marketing, where she ensures the organizational character that inspired her to join CCL is evident in everything from print, digital, and video resources to CCL social media accounts. Full bio: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/?team=ashley-hunt-martorano

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Recycle Electronics Responsibly | Molly Wood | The New York Times   

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Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture talks about how being organic doesn't automatically mean you are in the camp of sustainability. Greening up what you are doing isn't going far enough and move from concept of steady state to resiliency. We have been drawing upon natures reserves of stored energy (hydrocarbons) and water resources at unsustainable rates, and those finite resources are diminishing rapidly; technology alone, will not provide substitute solutions.

Fred Kirschenmann is a long-time leader in the sustainable agriculture movement, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and a third-generation farmer (an organic farmer himself).  A record from his talk at the Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon. 

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