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What will you do with your one wild and precious planet? | How to Be a Better Human

Mar 3, 2024

Bill McKibben, an influential environmentalist and author, dives into the urgency of battling climate change with a mix of hope and practicality. He discusses how to take tangible steps towards sustainability, emphasizing collective action as essential for creating change. McKibben highlights the challenges posed by fossil fuels and advocates for transitioning to renewable energy, stressing the disproportionate impact on marginalized communities. He also celebrates grassroots efforts and the vital importance of connecting with nature in fostering a healthier planet.

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Bill McKibben

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Intro

4min

Environmental Stewardship: Lessons from College to Climate Advocacy

5min

Confronting Climate Change: A Call for Collective Action

16min

Navigating Climate Change and Economic Stability

4min

Building Trust in Obesity Care Through Empathy and Communication

2min

Navigating Health and Nature

4min

Hope and Action in Environmental Activism

9min

Most of us get that climate change is a global problem we need to solve, fast. But that can feel incredibly overwhelming when most of us don't even know where to start. Bill McKibben is an environmentalist, author, and journalist who has written extensively about climate change and global warming with a refreshing lightheartedness and frank outlook. On this episode of How to Be a Better Human, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, Bill discusses the emotions, ideas and data that keep him moving forward in the battle against climate change -- and outlines ways you can take action to save the planet you call home. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts

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