Follow Welsh explorer @AshDykes as he sets out to become the first person to walk the length of China's Yangtze river. "Walking the Yangtze with Ash Dykes" premieres tonight, Friday, May 8th, at 11|10c. Subscribe for more clips: youtube.com/@EarthXMedia

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Watch adventurer Ash Dykes attempt to be the first person to walk the length of China's Yangtze River in "WALKING THE YANGTZE WITH ASH DYKES," premiering tonight at 11/10c on EarthX. Learn more at EarthxMedia.com.

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Hantavirus presents monitoring challenges in outbreaks, yet its characteristics indicate a low pandemic risk.

Remaining cruise ship passengers are being monitored by specialist doctors. The ship is heading to Tenerife, where passengers will disembark. Spanish nationals will enter quarantine, while others will fly home for monitoring, along with their close contacts.

Explore visual highlights from the ITU Council 2026, held in Geneva, Switzerland, from April 28 to May 8.

For further information, please visit the official ITU Council website: https://www.itu.int/council.

Effective community engagement is crucial for energy project developers to address local concerns and mitigate adverse impacts. Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler, Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli, and Congressional Liaison Director Mindy Ahler to explore how community engagement is addressed in the permitting reform process and key messages for congressional offices.

This session covers the background and importance of community engagement, policy proposals, and key messages. Access further resources here: Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000GcAzYAK, Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/community-engagement-slides, Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform.

This video essay explores the potential for the Iran War to escalate Trump's warmongering, driven by American oil imperialism and fossil fascism. It examines how the U.S. war machine's actions in Iran, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, carry global ramifications for vital resources like oil, helium, and fertilizer. The essay advocates for international ecosocialism as a solution.

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Tune into Our Changing Climate's 24/7 stream to explore topics like ecosocialism, climate change, solarpunk, and environmental history. Drop in, hang out, and engage with others in the chat.

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This talk redefines "undeveloped" land as a strategic asset, shifting agriculture from "farm to fork" to "farm to factory." It champions soil as a source of dignity, innovation, and resilience, presenting agriculture as modern, profitable, essential to national survival, and rooted in respect for place.

Mayowa Lawrence Ekundayo, "Farmer Lawrence," is a development catalyst and advocate for smallholder farmers in Southwest Nigeria. As co-founder of PostAgvest Solutions and founder of Raise A Farmer Initiative, he coordinates partnerships supporting thousands of farmers and agribusinesses. With expertise in program management and a certificate from Wageningen University, he challenges the narrative that farming is backward. This TEDx talk explores his vision. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Mr. Sunil Dhamne, Director of MCMCR, Mumbai, shared insights on building smarter cities. Drawing from his extensive experience in urban development, he emphasized effective planning and execution strategies.

Beyond urban planning, Mr. Dhamne possesses vast experience in media, communication, and creative industries, where he is known for mentoring professionals and fostering excellence in media education and storytelling. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Neuroscientist Anil Seth discusses AI consciousness, arguing we project human traits onto machines that are brilliant mimics, not sentient. He answers if AI will ever gain consciousness in his TED2026 talk. Watch it: TED.com.

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Wishing Sir David Attenborough a Happy 100th Birthday! Celebrate his incredible legacy and passion for our planet by watching *Ocean with David Attenborough* on Disney Plus and Hulu. See a special tribute here: youtube.com/shorts/mBgek078dxQ.

Explore the world with National Geographic's critically acclaimed storytelling in science and exploration. Discover amazing wildlife, ancient civilizations, and Earth's wonders. Subscribe for more content and full episodes: natgeo.com/ytngmagazine.

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Free solo climber Alex Honnold recently discussed how improved energy access can deter illegal extractive industries in undeveloped regions, such as the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Speaking with Grist's Editor-in-Chief Kat Bagley at SF Climate Week in April 2026, Honnold also addressed climate change and broader energy access issues.

AI data centers require continuous 24-hour power, making backup plans crucial for potential interruptions. Relying on fossil-fuel-powered diesel generators for emergency power significantly increases pollution, particularly near communities, schools, and workplaces. Abby Young of the Bay Area Air District emphasizes how this practice worsens air quality.

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Professor Michael Spitzer argues that music, a biological system millions of years older than language, profoundly shaped human evolution. Far beyond mere entertainment, music elicits deep emotional and physiological responses, with origins reaching back 4 million years and potential future applications as medicine.

Explore music's history, universality, and impact on the brain. For exclusive classes and content, become a Big Think member or subscribe to Big Think on YouTube. Read the full transcript here.

For decades, David Attenborough has inspired curiosity and wonder, helping us see Earth more clearly. His storytelling, spanning from vast oceans to the smallest life forms, has transformed how generations view our planet—not as endless, but as precious.

He has profoundly reminded us how much there is to protect. From all of us at Plastic Bank, we celebrate a man whose enduring legacy has inspired the world to care.

The 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill devastated California's coast, catalyzing the environmental movement. We highlight five of the worst U.S. oil spills, demonstrating that where drilling occurs, spills follow, harming our oceans, marine life, and coastal communities.

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David Katz is set to present a session at the 2024 Baltimore NFMT conference. This presentation promises valuable insights for facilities management professionals.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday at 8 AM to attend this key session.

Youssef's schedule for 2024 includes an engagement in Baltimore on Tuesday, commencing at 10:00 AM.

Further details regarding this event will be provided as they become available.

In a clip from our UNESCO course, "Empowering Civil Society Organizations to Lead the Way in Advancing AI Ethics," Module 3 facilitator Mary Lang explores the true meaning of engagement.

She challenges us to look beyond digital interactions like likes and scrolling. How can we genuinely connect with audiences and effectively engage policymakers to champion our interests?

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