When I was a little girl, I always knew I wanted to be a veterinarian. When I played with Barbies, I viewed them as accessories for the Barbie horses. I acquired every pet that I could, gradually sneaking a tough black and white alleycat into the house.Despite my sister's severe allergies, [clears throat] we dubbed him Pansy since his coloring reminded us of the flower, unaware that his name probably gave him no street cred. Other little girls would eventually give up on their childhood dreams of becoming a ...

We try to understand perception and work on them so that they start looking at nature in a way that people used to about 4 500 years ago because what we need are spaces like your beautiful university which is a good combination of tech and nature. So I'm going to talk about something which is extremely important in today's world when human beings have virtually dominated a planet. We are just one of 1.3% million species.Yet we think the perception is that we control this planet. However, most other species ...

Sustainability & Environmental Concerns - The speaker argues that sustainability is often a marketing gimmick and a capitalistic tool for profit [2] - Sustainable fashion is deemed unsustainable if it's not affordable, limiting its impact [4] - Hemp is highlighted as a resource that sucks carbon from the atmosphere four times faster than trees and grows 20 times faster, with potential for various applications [5][6] - The speaker questions why hemp-based products aren't more prevalent despite hemp's potential and ease of growth in India [8][9] Wildlife Conservation & Human-Animal Conflict - The speaker challenges the notion of unscientific love towards wildlife, suggesting it's acceptable for villagers to kill animals to protect their families [9][10][12] - Human-animal conflicts are increasing due to habitat loss caused by city people, emphasizing the need to protect local communities [11][14] Recycling & Long-Term Environmental Health - Plastic recycling is presented as a short-term success but a long-term disaster, as plastic fibers lose strength and eventually end up in landfills or oceans [16][17] - Clean air, water, and soil are predicted to be the most valuable assets in the next 30 to 40 years [20]