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Put a Value on Nature

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the concept of valuing nature's resources in this thought-provoking 17-minute TED talk. Discover how Pavan Sukhdev, acting as nature's banker, assesses the true value of Earth's assets through eye-opening charts and compelling arguments. Gain insights into the potential impact of paying for the actual worth of natural resources on our consumption and waste habits. Reflect on the hidden costs of air, water, and trees, and consider how this perspective might reshape our relationship with the environment. Challenge your understanding of the economics of nature and its implications for sustainable living and resource management.

Syllabus

Pavan Sukhdev: Put a value on nature!


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TED

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