When it comes to tackling climate change, the size of a country doesn't matter -- it's their ambition that counts, says First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. In a rousing talk, she shares examples of small nations -- from Bhutan and Fiji to her own Scotland -- whose leadership and climate action are galvanizing change on the international stage. (Followed by a brief Q&A with TED's global curator Bruno Giussani about the Cambo oil field project) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 09.11.2021How small countries can make a big impact on climate change | Nicola Sturgeon
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Folge vom 08.11.2021How to reduce bias in your workplace | Kim Scott and Trier BryantWe all have bias -- especially the unconscious kind -- and it's preventing us from doing our best work. Gone unchecked, bias can make employees feel resentful, frustrated and silenced, and it can even lead to outright discrimination and harassment. Check out three key ways to reduce bias at work, according to Just Work cofounders Kim Scott and Trier Bryant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 06.11.2021A simple solution to maintaining life-saving vaccines | Nithya RamanathanRefrigerators do much more than store your groceries -- they're also vital to preserving and distributing vaccines. Illustrating the realities of (and threats to) global vaccine supply chains, technologist and TED Fellow Nithya Ramanathan describes how smart sensors placed in fridges that store medical supplies can provide crucial, real-time data and ensure people get the life-saving care they need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 04.11.2021A tailored history of who wears what -- and why | Richard Thompson FordFrom puffy trousers to pantsuits and everything in between, law professor and author Richard Thompson Ford takes us on a fascinating tour through the history of fashion and the evolution of dress codes that still influence style today, tracing the real consequences people face for the way they dress. He offers an insightful and eye-opening explanation about why people care so much about what others wear -- and explains why you should think twice before calling the fashion police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.