Countdown Series
Countdown is a global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The goal: to build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. Watch the talks, interviews and performances from the Countdown Global Launch, a virtual event on October 10, 2020 featuring five curated sessions, and learn more about how to take action on climate change at countdown.ted.com.
The 6 hour TED Countdown 10-10 showed a segment with Jane Goodall on the Trillion Tree Project. This connected with our WISE Jane Goodall Conversations.
TWO years ago, British ecologist Tom Crowther set up a lab at ETH Zurich in Switzerland with the aim of doing high-impact science to show how and where we can restore the planet. His 30-strong team is already making waves. Crowther’s lab typically starts by counting things – from trees to nematodes – before bringing the numbers together to see global trends and quantify the effects of potential interventions.
My notes and comments:
- CA uses more energy on video games … time to build affordable pedal powered stationary bikes to create the energy to drive computing devices. Win-win get exercise and limit screen time when online.
- Cement production 8% of carbon emissions – cure concrete with CO2, not water – change chemistry – reducing carbon footprint 70% and does not use water.
- Cameroon activist – need more of this! Honey wine and juice = income = gender equity = building a forest generation
- Sharing water – time lapse photography
- Machine Learning data – see where trees grow naturally. Global Tree Restoration Potential
- IKEA presented – Could they hire staff to scale and sustain outdoor learning spaces where conversation starts?
- Question – Can you grow economy without fossil fuel?
Organizations mentioned:
- The Solutions Project supporting climate changemakers
- Platform for Action – Women United Nations
- Bridge the Gap
Performers:
- Raye Zaragoza https://www.rayezaragoza.com/music – Xiye Bastıda introduced her: Xiye Bastida is a Mexican-Chilean climate activist and member of the indigenous Mexican Otomi-Toltec nation.