Associate Professor Ben Gramig of the University of Illinois discusses why farmers often don't adopt cost-saving conservation tillage practices and how policymakers can address these

Associate Professor Ben Gramig of the University of Illinois discusses why farmers often don't adopt cost-saving conservation tillage practices and how policymakers can address these barriers.

This presentation was part of the Center for the Economics of Sustainability (CEOS) "Mini-Talks" series, which features four concise, fifteen-minute lectures on sustainability economics.

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Can aircraft be solar-powered? Dr. Philip Charlesworth explores the current state and challenges of designing completely green aircraft.

With 16 years as an RAF engineering officer and

Can aircraft be solar-powered? Dr. Philip Charlesworth explores the current state and challenges of designing completely green aircraft.

With 16 years as an RAF engineering officer and experience at Airbus on research projects, Dr. Charlesworth is now a Visiting Professor at Liverpool Hope University, leading research into small solar-electric aircraft.

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

Human objects in space are creating dangerous clutter. MIT Assistant Professor Danielle Wood advocates for sustainable space technology, stressing the need to respect both people and the

Human objects in space are creating dangerous clutter. MIT Assistant Professor Danielle Wood advocates for sustainable space technology, stressing the need to respect both people and the environment in future missions. This approach is crucial for managing the "industrial waste" accumulating beyond Earth.

One promising solution involves a wax-based fuel for satellites, made from beeswax and candle wax. This less toxic and more affordable alternative would help bring objects closer to Earth for safe deorbiting and destruction, offering a sustainable way to address space debris.

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Dr. Felix Bast, an Associate Professor and transdisciplinary scientist at Central University of Punjab, has authored over 70 publications and 3 books, recognized for research/teaching. A science

Dr. Felix Bast, an Associate Professor and transdisciplinary scientist at Central University of Punjab, has authored over 70 publications and 3 books, recognized for research/teaching. A science communicator, cyclist, and advocate for low-carbon living and sustainability, he participated in the 36th Indian Scientific Mission to Antarctica.

In his TEDx talk, Dr. Bast shares lessons from this expedition. He explains how Antarctica reveals climate change impacts, warning of a "hothouse" future. He proposes simple lifestyle changes and UN-SDG adoption to mitigate plastic pollution and emissions, fostering a sustainable life. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Listen to Associate Professor Hope Michelson (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) explain how agricultural sustainability standards in developed nations can hinder smallholder growers in

Listen to Associate Professor Hope Michelson (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) explain how agricultural sustainability standards in developed nations can hinder smallholder growers in the Global South from participating in the global economy. This presentation was part of the inaugural CEOS Mini-Talk series, an event featuring concise lectures on the economics of sustainability.

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Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Justice at Washington State University, Vancouver, delivered a lecture titled "Ecological Sustainability, Food, and Human

Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Justice at Washington State University, Vancouver, delivered a lecture titled "Ecological Sustainability, Food, and Human Rights: The Necessity of 'Action Ecology'" at Portland State University's Social Sustainability Colloquium on January 27, 2012. He argued that scientists should embrace roles as both citizens and credible advocates, emphasizing that this, combined with community participation and outreach—particularly within university settings—is crucial for challenging the status quo and driving effective change.

The lecture was videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett, Sustainability Advocate and founder of EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability.

Dr. Quinton's talk, "Dinosaurs, Asteroids, and Climate Change," explores the connections between climate change, asteroid impacts, and dinosaur extinction. She discusses predictions regarding how

Dr. Quinton's talk, "Dinosaurs, Asteroids, and Climate Change," explores the connections between climate change, asteroid impacts, and dinosaur extinction. She discusses predictions regarding how an asteroid alters Earth's climate, emphasizing that these have not been empirically tested and thus require a creative experimental approach.

Page Quinton is an Assistant Professor of Geology, teaching courses such as Principles of Paleontology, Geochemistry, and Climate Change: Past and Present. This presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Julian Agyeman, Professor and Chair of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, delivered a keynote at the AASHE 2010

Julian Agyeman, Professor and Chair of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, delivered a keynote at the AASHE 2010 Conference. His interdisciplinary background spans ecology, biogeography, and environmental social science, shaping his unique perspectives and scholarship.

He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Education from the University of London, an M.A. in Conservation Policy from Middlesex University, UK, and a B.Sc. (joint honours) in Geography and Botany from Durham University, UK.

This interview features Nobel Prize-winning economist Michael Spence discussing strategies for

This interview features Nobel Prize-winning economist Michael Spence discussing strategies for stronger global economic growth.

Spence is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and a professor emeritus at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He also chairs the Commission on Growth and Development, established in 2006 to focus on growth and poverty reduction in developing nations.

Published by McKinsey and Company on April 6, 2015.

Earlier this month, Congress passed a measure within the 2015 defense bill to transfer sacred American Indian lands in Arizona to a foreign company.

Bill Moyers interviewed

Earlier this month, Congress passed a measure within the 2015 defense bill to transfer sacred American Indian lands in Arizona to a foreign company.

Bill Moyers interviewed Robert A. Williams Jr., a professor of American Indian law, who explained how such land deals continue a tragic history of dispossession for American Indians.

Published on December 26, 2014.