The eco-creators helping the climate through social media | Zahra Biabani

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🗓️ 12 July 2022

⏱️ 9 minutes

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"Climate doom-ism," or a pessimistic outlook on the future of the planet, rivals climate denialism in holding up the fight against climate change, says activist Zahra Biabani. Illuminating how hope combats inaction, she takes us inside the world of eco-friendly content on TikTok -- and shows that we all have what it takes to make real change.

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0:00.0	You're listening to Ted Talks daily, I'm Elise Hugh.
0:07.1	What does TikTok dancing have to do with climate action?
0:10.6	Well activist Zara Biabani makes the connection and points away to climate optimism.
0:16.3	She shows how looking for good news and the solutions in restoring our planet are energizing
0:21.6	ways to fight for the future.
0:23.8	TikTok is from 2022's Ted Countdown New York Session.
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0:42.8	I think about this all the time.
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