Louisville has experienced clashes between armed militia and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters, reflecting broader demonstrations across American cities. These confrontations, often reported by

Louisville has experienced clashes between armed militia and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters, reflecting broader demonstrations across American cities. These confrontations, often reported by news outlets like the Lexington Herald Leader, are largely fueled by calls for justice.

Specifically, protesters demand accountability for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT, by Louisville Metro Police officers on March 13, 2020. In one notable incident, a heavily armed group calling themselves "American patriots" retreated from downtown after being confronted by BLM activists.

Extractive farming practices have driven a planetary emergency, depleting nature and impacting climate, biodiversity, and public health. With agriculture using half our land, farmers are crucial

Extractive farming practices have driven a planetary emergency, depleting nature and impacting climate, biodiversity, and public health. With agriculture using half our land, farmers are crucial stewards. We must redesign systems from extraction to regeneration and sustainability.

In this talk, Henry Dimbleby, lead non-executive director for DEFRA and architect of the National Food Strategy, addresses the complexity of food systems and the urgent need for a common language to measure farming sustainability.

Henry co-founded Leon Restaurants, the Sustainable Restaurant Association, and Chefs in Schools, bringing extensive expertise to this TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Fossil fuels and their damaging carbon emissions are rapidly declining. Miranda Taylor explains how three crucial factors are driving renewable energy adoption faster and farther than anticipated,

Fossil fuels and their damaging carbon emissions are rapidly declining. Miranda Taylor explains how three crucial factors are driving renewable energy adoption faster and farther than anticipated, cautioning that a risk-averse approach to climate change could be a critical mistake.

As CEO of National Energy Resources Australia (NERA), Miranda Taylor leads efforts to keep Australia's energy industry competitive amidst the sector's global transformation.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx here.

Taylor Brorby, a poet, writer, and activist, grew up in North Dakota, witnessing the environmental and personal scars inflicted by the fossil fuel industry. A profound critic, his works include

Taylor Brorby, a poet, writer, and activist, grew up in North Dakota, witnessing the environmental and personal scars inflicted by the fossil fuel industry. A profound critic, his works include the memoir *Boys and Oil: Growing Up Gay in a Fractured Land*, essays in *Civil Disobedience*, and co-edited *Fracture*. He seeks to inspire passion to protect the biosphere.

Brorby is also the author of *Crude: Poems*, with work appearing in *The NY Times* and *Orion*. He has received prestigious fellowships and teaches nonfiction writing at the University of Alabama.

This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. Explore other talks at bioneers.org.

Acclaimed author and queer activist Taylor Brorby confronts the escalating authoritarian backlash against LGBTQ rights, questioning why this battle persists. As a writer also addressing the fossil

Acclaimed author and queer activist Taylor Brorby confronts the escalating authoritarian backlash against LGBTQ rights, questioning why this battle persists. As a writer also addressing the fossil fuel industry's role in climate chaos, Brorby faces a dilemma: the existential crises impacting nature and LGBTQ people.

He argues these struggles are interconnected. Brorby seeks to reconcile nature, culture, diversity, and belonging, emphasizing that all these elements are part of a unified fight.

Many conservatives believe government's core purpose is to protect rights to life, liberty, and property. If greenhouse gas emissions threaten these fundamental rights, then government has a clear

Many conservatives believe government's core purpose is to protect rights to life, liberty, and property. If greenhouse gas emissions threaten these fundamental rights, then government has a clear duty to act against such a threat.

Niskanen Center President Jerry Taylor will discuss the conservative and moral imperative for addressing climate change, outlining how effective solutions can be implemented.

Examined Life brings philosophy from academia to the streets. Filmmaker Astra Taylor joins influential thinkers like Peter Singer, Judith Butler, Cornel West, and Kwame Appiah on unique

Examined Life brings philosophy from academia to the streets. Filmmaker Astra Taylor joins influential thinkers like Peter Singer, Judith Butler, Cornel West, and Kwame Appiah on unique excursions. This segment features literary critic, philosopher, and feminist Avital Ronell.

The series explores places and spaces that resonate with their ideas, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary thought. This is a must-see exploration of philosophy in action.

In "Plato and the Platypus: Biomimicry as a Philosophy," philosopher Henry Dicks explores biomimicry beyond a design tool, presenting it as a profound philosophy for living. This

In "Plato and the Platypus: Biomimicry as a Philosophy," philosopher Henry Dicks explores biomimicry beyond a design tool, presenting it as a profound philosophy for living. This conversation delves into how biomimicry offers a framework for understanding humanity's relationship with nature.

Tune in to unpack biomimicry's philosophical roots, compare it to other worldviews, and reflect on its implications for us as designers, citizens, and humans navigating a changing world. Learn more at biomimicry.org, asknature.org, and asknaturehive.biomimicry.org.

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Janice Taylor, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, addresses the negative consequences of labeling children's behavior. Drawing from

Janice Taylor, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, addresses the negative consequences of labeling children's behavior. Drawing from her challenging upbringing and education, she founded Just Be Friends Network Inc.

This pioneering social network aims to reduce bullying, cyberbullying, and unhealthy relationships among children and youth aged 4-13. Taylor has also delivered a TEDx Kelowna speech.

Mah Pe Ya Mini (Henry Skywater), a respected Dakota Elder, Knowledge Keeper, and ceremonial leader, often shared his "Spirit of Life" song. He connected it to the Dakota creation story: a blue

Mah Pe Ya Mini (Henry Skywater), a respected Dakota Elder, Knowledge Keeper, and ceremonial leader, often shared his "Spirit of Life" song. He connected it to the Dakota creation story: a blue light journeys from a heavenly house to a mother's womb, lives on Earth, and then returns to its celestial origin.

The song's essence, "Lightning beings! It's me! There is a house in the heavens where I was born," reflects this journey. Shared with his family's permission to continue his legacy, this video is posted on behalf of the Turtle Lodge, where Henry was an Elder, and Elders Circle Seven, who honored him with the Mikinak-Keya Spirit Tour. Learn more about Henry Skywater: Turtle Lodge.