TED Radio Hour Bringing abandoned places back to life
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Jun 28, 2024 
Experts discuss reviving abandoned places - from genetic adaptations in Chernobyl wolves to creating green jobs in circular cities and innovative conservation practices for polar bears. Learn how communities are reclaiming spaces in Detroit and supporting small businesses with tailored insurance solutions.
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Rapid Evolution
- Humans cause rapid environmental changes, impacting species' survival and necessitating faster evolution.
- Organisms must adapt quickly or face extinction.
Tuskless Elephants
- Due to ivory poaching during the Mozambican Civil War, the tuskless elephant gene became advantageous.
- Consequently, half of surviving female elephants now lack tusks.
Waste in Research Labs
- Gary Cooper noticed significant waste in his research lab at Northwestern, where unused supplies were discarded.
- He began sharing these supplies with other labs, highlighting the potential for a reuse system.