Originally published: 25 September 2023 on TED's YouTube channel · Recorded at TED2023
Becoming the First Sustainable Generation
Environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie of Our World in Data looks at centuries of data on human wellbeing and environmental impact. In this TED2023 talk, she argues that no generation has yet been truly sustainable, because none has both met everyone's needs and protected the planet. For the first time in history, she shows, we have the tools to do both.
Key Takeaways
- Sustainability means meeting human needs and protecting the environment at the same time.
- Long-term data shows real progress on many environmental and human indicators.
- Doom-driven narratives can stall action; evidence-based optimism can accelerate it.
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