The hidden cost of the AI boom

Water is needed for development, production and consumption, yet we are overusing and polluting...

Is it really hotter now than any time in 100,000 years?

As scorching heat grips large swaths of the Earth, a lot of people are trying to put the extreme...

16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

Sustainable gift-giving is on the rise. From digital subscriptions to gifting experiences rather...

These 8 cities are putting their focus on biking and walking — not cars

Even though cities have been centers of culture, ideas and industry since the Neolithic...

How one student found purpose in the chaos of 2020

For nine years of school, I was bullied due to my unique interest in STEM and my body weight. I...

The steep price we pay for cheap chocolate

Thousands of years ago, the Maya people of Central America believed that chocolate was the food...

Earth School launched to keep students connected to nature

Today, over 1.5 billion children are unable to go to school. Coronavirus’ impact goes beyond the...

5 TED-Ed Lessons about water

Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right. But just why is it so important? To...