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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The rhythm and rhyme of memory, solitude and community | Rosanne Cash

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NFTs, the metaverse and the future of digital art | Elizabeth Strickler

NFTs, the metaverse and the future of digital art | Elizabeth Strickler

In need of a brief yet illuminating lesson on the obsession with NFTs? Elizabeth Strickler breaks down the acronym and explains the fundamentals of non-fungible tokens, sharing how these digital asset...

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5 promising factors propelling climate action | Gabriel Kra

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Given the scale of the challenge, the conversation around climate change is often tinged with doom and gloom. But climate tech investor Gabriel Kra thinks we need to reframe the crisis as a source of ...

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The deep sea's medicinal secrets | Sam Afoullouss

The deep sea's medicinal secrets | Sam Afoullouss

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Live drawings of the human experience | Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Live drawings of the human experience | Jarrett J. Krosoczka

In this live drawing performance and poignant autobiographical journey, author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka sketches some life-shaping moments, showing us how drawing and storytelling can help...

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What it's like to be a war refugee | Zarlasht Halaimzai

What it's like to be a war refugee | Zarlasht Halaimzai

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2 Apr 202213min

The 100 tampons NASA (almost) sent to space -- and other absurd songs | Marcia Belsky

The 100 tampons NASA (almost) sent to space -- and other absurd songs | Marcia Belsky

Performing two original songs, stand-up comedian, writer and musician Marcia Belsky shares comical commentary on some peculiar aspects of our culture -- from Instagram-stalking your crush to fending o...

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