Damian Palin
Environmental Scientist | Sustainable Food Systems & Climate Solutions
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Damian Palin is a renowned environmental scientist dedicated to developing sustainable food and agricultural solutions. He has spent over a decade researching the intersection of climate change, biodiversity, and food production at Stanford University.
Palin's TED Talk on regenerative farming practices has reached millions, offering science-backed strategies to feed the world while reversing environmental damage. His keynotes provide actionable insights on building climate-resilient food systems that benefit both businesses and the planet.
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Mining minerals from seawater
The world needs clean water, and more and more, we're pulling it from the oceans, desalinating it, and drinking it. But what to do with the salty brine left behind? In this intriguing short talk, TED Fellow Damian Palin proposes an idea: Mine it for other minerals we need, with the help of some collaborative metal-munching bacteria.
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