Hi everyone. Here's a quick question for you. There are two apples.One is real, one is plastic. Which one would you eat. Real apple, right.Nobody wants to bite into plastic. That would be super gross. But here's the weird part.Whether we like it or not, we're actually eating plastic all the time. Hi, I'm Shiji Gotcha, a student, but first a daughter, a sister, a friend. Most of all, I'm a citizen of Earth. And today, I'm a spokesperson of our planet.It's time for humans versus plastic. Plastic takes hundred ...

Industry Problem & Analysis - The plastic bag industry's system is designed to create waste and then blame consumers for it [3] - The industry uses tactics similar to big tobacco, including blame, scare, confuse, and influence [11] - After 40 years of recycling efforts, making plastic from virgin oil is still cheaper due to subsidies for the oil industry and a lack of support for recycling [16] - Corporations externalize costs, passing the bill for environmental and health impacts to future generations [17][18] Industry Playbook - Blame: Shift responsibility to consumers, labeling them as "litterbugs" [11] - Scare: Make alternatives seem less appealing by claiming reusable bags carry germs or that bag bans will kill jobs [12] - Confuse: Fund studies and create front groups to disseminate favorable facts to the public [13][14] - Influence: Use money, lobbyists, and lawyers to influence policy at local, state, and federal levels [15] Proposed Solution & Counter-Playbook - Shift incentives to reward companies that take responsibility for their impact with tax breaks and subsidies [18] - The counter-playbook consists of clarity, courage, and collective action [19] - Clarity: Question who benefits from the narrative and follow the money [19] - Courage: Stand up even when afraid [19] - Collective Action: Unite to make change unstoppable [20]

[เพลง] [ปรบมือ] เคยสงสัยกันมั้ครับว่าเมืองที่เราอยู่ใน ปัจจุบันเนี่ยกับเมืองเดียวกันในอดีต เมืองไหนน่าอยู่มากกว่ากัน เมืองไหนสร้างประสบการณ์และความทรงจำหรือ ความผูกพันให้กับคนได้มากกว่ากันผมรู้สึก ว่าตัวเองโชคดีมากที่ได้เกิดและเติบโตใน เมืองเชียงใหม่เพราะว่า 30 กว่าปีที่แล้ว อ่ะตอนที่ผมเป็นเด็กเนี่ยเชียงใหม่เป็น เมืองที่คนกับธรรมชาติใกล้ชิดกันมากๆแล้ว ผมรู้สึกว่านั่นคือของขวัญที่คนรุ่นก่อน หน้าดูแลธรรมชาติและส่งมอบมาให้กับคนรุ่น ผมทำให้ความทรงจำในวัยเด็กของผม สามารถว่ายน้ำเล่นในแม่น้ำปิงได้ปีนต้น ไม้เห็นด้ว ...

Environmental Awareness - Emphasizes the importance of caring for the planet, highlighting its provision of essential resources like food, water, and air [1] - Advocates for simple actions such as using reusable water bottles, planting trees, and avoiding littering [2] - Illustrates the positive impact of environmental care, including cleaner air, safer water, and thriving forests [4] - Warns of potential consequences of neglecting the environment, such as floods, hotter temperatures, and ecosystem damage [4] Renewable Energy & Sustainability - Showcases examples of renewable energy solutions, such as windmills in the Netherlands providing clean energy to thousands of homes [3] - Highlights Costa Rica's reliance on renewable energy sources for electricity generation [3] - Mentions the development of bricks made from recycled plastic, promoting waste reduction and innovative building materials [3] Call to Action - Encourages individual responsibility in environmental protection, emphasizing that everyone can be a "superhero" through recycling, energy conservation, and general care [4][5] - Promotes a future-oriented perspective, urging collective action to protect the Earth as the only home for future generations [4][5]

[Music] [Applause] Good morning everyone. My name is Don Languin. I'm from class 5Q3 in Dontedium Primary School.Before I begin, I want to ask you a question. Have you ever looked at the trash in your home and wondered where does all plastic go. Maybe you think it will go to the bin, but no.Some will be carried away by the wind and drift into the sea. My story began two years ago. My family had a small party at home and ordered food from different restaurants.When everything arrived, plastic bags were every ...

[music] I'm often asked, how would you describe yourself. A lifelong learner, a free will traveler, environmentalist, a conservationist, or an ocean advocate. And often I pause to think and then I always inevitably choose to be an oceans's advocate. And why I choose to be an ocean advocate lies from my childhood to the way my career has shaped the way I have shaped.Let me take you back. Let me take you to decades ago when I was a child holding my father's hand standing at the railway station waving goodbyes ...

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Core Message - The speech emphasizes that individuals, especially young people, have the power to create change and should not wait for others or external permission to act on issues like climate change [1][4][9][17] - It advocates for "hope through action," urging people to move beyond worry and take concrete steps, no matter how small, to address problems [5][6][18] - The speech challenges the notion of "being realistic" as a barrier to ambition and encourages individuals to question and reshape societal norms [4][16] Examples and Illustrations - A high school initiative to remove sugary drinks in plastic bottles from vending machines demonstrates that even small actions can lead to significant change [6][7][8] - The story of organizing a climate camp in Colombia highlights the importance of understanding the needs and priorities of others when seeking support for initiatives [9][10][11][12] - Greta Thunberg's individual strike inspired 7 million people in 150 countries, illustrating the power of one person's actions [14] Call to Action - The speech urges the audience to identify issues that frustrate them in their immediate surroundings and to start conversations and take action to address them [19][20] - It encourages building teams and supporting each other to overcome challenges and celebrate victories [18] - The speaker emphasizes that hesitation is detrimental and that every step and voice matters in creating change [17][20]

Man is very complicated species. He creates problems and also he claims that he's solving the problems and then patents it. But nature has got its own excellent solutions and it can provide also provided secret blessings but 13th 14th century onwards we practiced Francis Bacon philosophy treating mother nature as a maid servant.Mother nature has been a maid servant. We started practicing and respecting only the philosophy of the Francis Bacon and simultaneously even today even today we are treating mother n ...

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