Will climate change make your home uninsurable? | Amy Barnes
TED Talks Daily15 Sep 2025

Will climate change make your home uninsurable? | Amy Barnes

Insurance is the hidden engine that keeps the economy churning, but climate change is making home insurance unaffordable for many people, says climate risk advisor Amy Barnes. She reveals why soaring premiums aren't just bad news for homeowners, but also a flashing red signal for the global financial system — and why investing in resilience now could change everything.

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The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov — and why you should care | Eli Pariser

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To end extreme poverty, give cash — not advice | Rory Stewart

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Could math help make American democracy more responsive to the people? From detecting gerrymandered districts to predicting the impact of alternative election methods like ranked-choice voting, neuros...

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How to find laughter anywhere | Chris Duffy

How to find laughter anywhere | Chris Duffy

Why are some people really funny and others ... not so much? Comedian Chris Duffy shows how you can sharpen your sense of humor and start laughing every day — by seeing the world like a kid.Learn more...

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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing a special episode of The TED AI Show, our newest podcast about the technology...

8 Sep 202431min

What does it take to create change? An artist and a conservationist answer | TED Intersections

What does it take to create change? An artist and a conservationist answer | TED Intersections

What does it actually take to make meaningful change? Conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and playwright and theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi reflect on the deep connection between human suffe...

7 Sep 202424min

A controversial play — and what it taught me about the psychology of climate | David Finnigan

A controversial play — and what it taught me about the psychology of climate | David Finnigan

When playwright David Finnigan staged a play titled "Kill Climate Deniers" in 2014, he knew it'd get a strong reaction. What he wasn't prepared for was the idea that the blowback might actually cause ...

6 Sep 202418min

How to turn the tables on food waste | Dana Gunders

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