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Rethinking Modern Lifestyle - Global Warming and the Urgency for Change

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Climate Change Courses Fossil Fuels Courses Water Quality Courses Deforestation Courses Environmental Activism Courses Freshwater Ecosystems Courses Sustainable Living Courses

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Explore the urgent need for change in modern lifestyles to combat global warming in this TEDxKisumu talk by Dorine Were, a scholar and environmental activist. Delve into the impacts of human activities like deforestation and fossil fuel consumption on climate change, with a focus on the effects on freshwater systems such as Lake Victoria. Discover how climate change leads to water quality issues, ecosystem disruptions, and fishery losses. Learn about Were's background in marine and fisheries research, and her contributions to monitoring water quality in Lake Victoria. Gain insights into the importance of sustainable practices and collaboration in protecting our planet's ecosystems. This independently organized TEDx event follows the TED conference format, offering a compelling perspective on environmental challenges and the critical need for action.

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Rethinking Modern Lifestyle: Global Warming and the Urgency for Change | Dorine Were | TEDxKisumu


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