700 million people still live without electricity. Here’s how to fix that | Jacqueline Novogratz
TED Talks Daily22 Jul 2025

700 million people still live without electricity. Here’s how to fix that | Jacqueline Novogratz

Impact investor and Acumen CEO Jacqueline Novogratz unveils a bold vision to bring off-grid solar electricity to 700 million people still living in darkness, transforming lives while slashing emissions. She asks a thought-provoking question: What if this generation could be remembered for finally bringing electricity — and dignity — to everyone on the planet?

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What you can learn from people who disagree with you | Shreya Joshi

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A new social contract for global climate justice | Huma Yusuf

A new social contract for global climate justice | Huma Yusuf

Pakistan contributes less than one percent to the global greenhouse gas emissions perpetrating climate change, yet one-third of the country was recently inundated with “biblical” floods that killed hu...

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An Indigenous perspective on humanity's survival on Earth | Jupta Itoewaki

An Indigenous perspective on humanity's survival on Earth | Jupta Itoewaki

Eighty percent of the world's biodiversity is within Indigenous territories, yet these communities often don't have a say when it comes to protecting the lands they inhabit. Environmental activist Jup...

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We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong

We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong

We know diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) boosts creativity and profits, but progress has been slow: today, nearly 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs are white males. It’s time for leaders to become "...

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How your sense of smell helps you savor flavor | Body Stuff

How your sense of smell helps you savor flavor | Body Stuff

Eating pizza with a stuffy nose just isn't as satisfying -- and there's a reason for that. Dr. Jen Gunter explains how our ability to smell and taste work together to give us a full sensory experience...

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How video games can use their power for good | Noah Raford

How video games can use their power for good | Noah Raford

If you think social media is powerful, keep an eye on immersive video games, says futurist Noah Raford. As more and more people are drawn into virtual worlds, the communities they forge are spawning r...

18 Okt 202214min

The truth about faking orgasms | Karen Gurney

The truth about faking orgasms | Karen Gurney

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