Floating farms, sponge cities and the climate solutions already working | Harjeet Singh
TED Talks Daily11 Syys 2025

Floating farms, sponge cities and the climate solutions already working | Harjeet Singh

What if every dollar you spend today could save you 10 dollars tomorrow? Development expert Harjeet Singh reveals how climate solutions like floating farms and “sponge cities” that absorb floodwater aren’t just clever adaptations — they’re smart economics. He explains why wealthy nations must fund the adaptation efforts of developing countries and shows how anybody can build resilience to climate change no matter where they are.

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How aerosols brighten clouds — and cool the planet | Sarah J. Doherty

How aerosols brighten clouds — and cool the planet | Sarah J. Doherty

Here's a conundrum: the same aerosol pollutants that harm human health also help cool the climate, says atmospheric scientist Sarah J. Doherty. Is there a way to clean up the air without warming the p...

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How far away is a ceasefire? An update on Gaza and the Rafah invasion | Ian Bremmer

How far away is a ceasefire? An update on Gaza and the Rafah invasion | Ian Bremmer

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Welcome to the world of audio computers | Jason Rugolo

Welcome to the world of audio computers | Jason Rugolo

In an exclusive preview of unreleased technology, designer and inventor Jason Rugolo unveils an entirely new kind of computer you can talk to like a friend. This "audio computer" — which can augment t...

8 Touko 202413min

Why US politics is broken — and how to fix it | Andrew Yang

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The political system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang. Exposing the flaws of a system built on poor incentives, he proposes a cost-effective overhaul inspired...

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The US has a teacher shortage — here's how to fix it | Randy Seriguchi Jr.

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Sunday Pick: The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks

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An updated action plan for solving the climate crisis — and a look at progress to date | Ryan Panchadsaram, Anjali Grover and David Biello

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