Three millennia ago, human activity dramatically transformed Southern China's landscape, nearly extinguishing the South China Sea's once-rich marine life. Today, the Greater Bay Area's 100

Three millennia ago, human activity dramatically transformed Southern China's landscape, nearly extinguishing the South China Sea's once-rich marine life. Today, the Greater Bay Area's 100 million-plus residents exert immense environmental pressure. Beneath the waves, vital ecosystems—fisheries, mangroves, seagrasses, coral reefs—are destroyed. Climate change, pandemics, and waning resources threaten global ecosystems, predicted lost by 2050.

Ecologist David's TEDx talk addresses this crisis. He will introduce ocean restoration methods, discuss re-investing in our ecological future, and explore how technology and entrepreneurship can avert catastrophe. Specializing in human impacts on ocean ecology, particularly coral reefs, David aims to foster their conservation. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Join Dr. Blaine Cole to explore the western harvester ant's fascinating life cycle. This widespread North American species, known for large nest mounds, has been studied by Dr. Cole for 33 years.

Join Dr. Blaine Cole to explore the western harvester ant's fascinating life cycle. This widespread North American species, known for large nest mounds, has been studied by Dr. Cole for 33 years. His talk covers how new queens form new colonies and factors determining their survival and decades-long lifespan.

Dr. Cole, a University of Houston Professor, specializes in ant behavior and ecology. He has extensively researched ants, focusing for 33 years on the population biology of the western harvester ant (*Pogonomyrmex occidentalis*) with Diane Wiernasz.

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Naturalist, artist, and explorer Roseann Hanson highlights the value of field sketching and journaling. She argues this analog practice, from the Stone Age to today, is crucial for connecting

Naturalist, artist, and explorer Roseann Hanson highlights the value of field sketching and journaling. She argues this analog practice, from the Stone Age to today, is crucial for connecting people to science and nature conservation and personal well-being in our digital age. With 40 years of experience, Hanson is an acclaimed author (*Nature Journaling for a Wild Life*) and co-organizer of the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference. A Fellow of the Explorers Club and Royal Geographical Society, she teaches nature writing and field notes, drawing on extensive conservation work.

Discover more at the Natural History Institute, or connect with Roseann Hanson via her Field Arts Institute, Facebook, and Instagram.

Ari Matusiak is CEO of Rewiring America, a nonprofit dedicated to electrifying 121 million U.S. households. His work addresses the fact that 42% of energy emissions originate from home decisions

Ari Matusiak is CEO of Rewiring America, a nonprofit dedicated to electrifying 121 million U.S. households. His work addresses the fact that 42% of energy emissions originate from home decisions like heating, cooking, and driving, aiming to launch a nationwide electrification movement.

He is also Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Purpose Venture Group, an advisory firm building community-centered ventures to combat climate and economic inequality. Matusiak brings nearly a decade of executive leadership in renewable energy and household electrification.

Previously, Ari served in the Obama White House as Special Assistant to the President, focusing on economic policy and private sector engagement. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman of Young Invincibles, a national nonprofit. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Celebrate Earth Day with National Geographic Explorer Nirupa Rao, who uses botanical illustration to document the southern Indian rainforest's native plant life, including a 140-foot tree. Despite

Celebrate Earth Day with National Geographic Explorer Nirupa Rao, who uses botanical illustration to document the southern Indian rainforest's native plant life, including a 140-foot tree. Despite challenges like king cobras, Rao's work introduces new audiences to this hidden kingdom.

Learn more about Rao's incredible journey on the 'Overheard at National Geographic' podcast. This series dives into captivating conversations with explorers, photographers, and scientists from around the world.

Catch up on all episodes of 'Overheard at National Geographic' here: on.natgeo.com/3n9D3cF. The podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more. Subscribe to National Geographic: bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe.

AgriProtein CEO Jason Drew, described by Forbes as 'Lord of the Flies', pioneers insect farming to reduce stress on global fish stocks. His company replicates natural processes to produce larvae,

AgriProtein CEO Jason Drew, described by Forbes as 'Lord of the Flies', pioneers insect farming to reduce stress on global fish stocks. His company replicates natural processes to produce larvae, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional fishing and helping regenerate soils.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Launched in 2010 by world record-breaking sailor Ellen MacArthur, the Foundation is a global thought leader in business, government, and academia. Learn more about our work at [ellenmacarthurfoundation.org](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org) and subscribe to our channel [here](https://www.youtube.com/user/made2bem).

Join the #VoteWithUs movement to vote early, in person, and together. The #VoteWithUsRally is a live stream concert and rally designed to educate and mobilize young people and communities of color

Join the #VoteWithUs movement to vote early, in person, and together. The #VoteWithUsRally is a live stream concert and rally designed to educate and mobilize young people and communities of color to vote before Election Day. It features a diverse lineup of notable guests.

Make your voting plan, organize an early vote event, and access comprehensive voting resources by visiting votewith.us. Get involved and ensure your voice is heard.

Join Jeff Corwin in southern Florida as he partners with Defenders of Wildlife staff and biologists to rehabilitate and release sick and injured sea turtles. This adventure highlights the

Join Jeff Corwin in southern Florida as he partners with Defenders of Wildlife staff and biologists to rehabilitate and release sick and injured sea turtles. This adventure highlights the significant challenges these creatures face globally, showcasing the dedicated efforts of conservationists to ensure their survival and return to the ocean.

The team expresses immense joy and pride in each release, especially for loggerheads equipped with state-of-the-art tracking technology, which acts as an "electronic guardian angel." This powerful experience underscores that conservation demands action: volunteer, enjoy your local environment, and defend wildlife. Learn more at www.defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Published on Nov 17, 2014, an ultra-high-resolution NASA computer model, GEOS-5, offers a stunning new look at global carbon dioxide movement. This "Nature Run" simulation visualizes CO2 plumes

Published on Nov 17, 2014, an ultra-high-resolution NASA computer model, GEOS-5, offers a stunning new look at global carbon dioxide movement. This "Nature Run" simulation visualizes CO2 plumes swirling with winds, their dispersion from sources, hemispheric differences, and seasonal swings in concentrations due to plant growth cycles.

Developed by scientists at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Global Modeling and Assimilation Office, the model ingests real data on atmospheric conditions and emissions. It then simulates Earth's atmosphere, specifically for 2006. An updated version of this simulation was released to the scientific community in fall 2014. The video is public domain and available for download here.

A recent convergence united diverse global women leaders to strategize solutions for an equitable and Just Transition—including food sovereignty, gender-responsive climate policies, regenerative

A recent convergence united diverse global women leaders to strategize solutions for an equitable and Just Transition—including food sovereignty, gender-responsive climate policies, regenerative economics, Indigenous rights, and phasing out fossil fuels.

We extend our gratitude to the many amazing speakers, such as President Whitney Gravelle, Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Neema Namadamu, Tzeporah Berman, Ruth Nyambura, Dr. Crystal A Cavalier, Dipti Bhatnagar, Dr. Tammy Greer, and Osprey Orielle Lake, who shared their expertise from various regions and fields.