Antarctica: The Untold Story of Climate Change | Dr. Felix Bast | TEDxShooliniUniversity

Dr. Felix Bast is an Associate Professor and acclaimed transdisciplinary scientist based at the Central University of Punjab, India. He has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed international publications, and is a recipient of prestigious accolades for his contributions to research and teaching. He is a highly regarded science communicator actively involved in the poupularization of science through outreach events. In addition, he is an avid cyclist, a strong advocate of low-carbon footprint lifestyle and environmental sustainability.
Notably, Dr. Bast was part of the 36th Indian Scientific Mission to Antarctica (ISEA). Through this gripping TEDx talk, he recounts lessons on climate change and sustainability derived from his scientific expedition to the pristine white continent. He explains how Antarctica serves as a museum to study climate change and supports the fact that our planet is heading towards a "hothouse" state. He speaks about witnessing imminent repercussions of climate crisis, reinforced with scientific evidence, and proposes simple lifestyle changes to mitigate pressing environmental issues like plastic pollution and emissions. He advocates imbibing UN-SDGs at the personal level to lead an eco-friendly, sustainable life, and help deter climate crisis.
Dr. Felix Bast is an Associate Professor and acclaimed transdisciplinary scientist based at the Central University of Punjab. He has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed international publications and 3 books and is a recipient of prestigious accolades for his contributions to research and teaching. He is a highly regarded science communicator actively involved in the popularization of science through outreach events. Dr. Bast has traveled to 23 countries including a scientific expedition to Antarctica. In addition, he is an avid cyclist, a strong advocate of a low carbon-footprint lifestyle and environmental sustainability. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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