Name: Every day you live, you impact the planet
Uploaded: 2020-07-09T14:52:38Z
Duration: 25 min 4 s
Description: Legendary primatologist Jane Goodall says that humanity's survival depends on conservation of the natural world. In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, she tells the story of her formative days working with chimpanzees, how she transformed from a revered naturalist into a dedicated activist and how she's empowering communities around the world to save natural habitats.

Jane Goodall: Every day you live, you impact the planet

Every day you live, you impact the planet

Legendary primatologist Jane Goodall says that humanity's survival depends on conservation of the natural world. In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, she tells the story of her formative days working with chimpanzees, how she transformed from a revered naturalist into a dedicated activist and how she's empowering communities around the world to save natural habitats.

Human actions, from habitat destruction to animal exploitation, have unleashed new diseases and driven environmental crises. Small acts, like city greening, can reduce crime and restore community well-being, as seen when adding trees to vacant lots led to lower crime rates. The path forward requires reconnecting with nature, embracing responsibility, and making daily ethical choices that ripple across generations. Hope lies in collective action, especially when inspired by young people determined to heal the planet.