Why YOU are the solution to climate change | David Shad | TEDxTaftAvenue

Are you tired of hearing about climate change being a hoax or if the world is going to end tomorrow due to climate change?
David Shad, an engineer and a futurist, shares an potential solution to the global climate crisis that is a result of population and technological growth. His idea is a win-win solution that every single person can participate in daily starting right away.
With his idea worth spreading, David believes we can turn the biggest environmental challenge of our future, carbon emissions, into our biggest achievement. David Shad grew up in San Diego knowing he wanted to be a world-class solution provider. After graduating from the University of Southern California (USC), David became a licensed electrical engineer, a licensed mechanical engineer, a project management professional (PMP), a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professional, an ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling (BEMP) professional, and a Commissioning Process Management Professional (CEMP). In addition, David teaches engineering at universities such as San Diego State University (SDSU) and the University of California at San Diego (UCSD).
David has always had the desire to make the world a better and more sustainable place through his innovative visions and combined with his impressive engineering credentials, he wants to help propel society forward by challenging his fellow citizens to join him in the fight to end climate change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@jeanetterosenburg660]

Engaging, logical, and convincing David Shad hits it out of the ballpark again in this short TED Talk by using simple analogies anyone can understand to explain both the macro and micro pictures of dealing with climate change. Reaching economies of scale through prudent choices, and understanding which available sources of energy should be used in different situations, Shad presents a balanced approach to becoming a healthier and more sustainable planet. Looking forward to his next TED talk.

[@walsaffar]

Great , topics and nice presentation!!

[@JeffreyRosenburg]

I loved David’s talk. Simple solution to climate change that we can all participate in. The talk is logical, concise, and humorous. Congratulations Shad on solving such an important issue.

[@user-wr3lk9ub7t]

Why isn’t this solution talked about more? Great topic and delivery 👏

[@Tara.naz1]

Great talk! I like the checking/savings account analogy and would love to see more affordable sustainable options!

[@teeteepoo]

We need more minds like this! Great talk

[@Profit4GoodBrad]

Thanks for the great talk on the importance of early adopters. I wonder all the contexts in which early adopters have likely been critical to bringing prices down... Renewable energy, vegan/animal-friendly products, and products helping people with disabilities come to mind. Quantifying the social benefit from being an early adopter would be most interesting... I suspect the impact you have on expanding the industry might be larger than the direct social impact you have by choosing the product over a less ethical alternative.

[@karineleblanc8845]

WOW!! Such a powerful message and so simple to understand!! David, you are the man.....oops! the futurist!!! Bravo!!! 👏

[@PeaceUnleashed]

Great talk! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-nb2xj4vc7u]

Well done David, great talk. Let’s all make better purchase decisions.

[@sharonjessop1]

Excellent Talk David! So true, if we ALL opt for more sustainable solutions simple economics dictates that it will become more affordable and cost effective. As consumers we have power: it is called CASH. We need to use our power to effect changes that will positively impact our blue planet!

[@stevenshadpour3059]

Great topic and talk! Really liked the part on Decarbonize through innovation

[@user-ry4bo8pe4j]

I completely agree!! This idea is a brilliant one - I hope we can all come together as a planet and reach the economies of scale tipping point so that the most affordable option is also the most sustainable option! Keep up the great work

[@jamessanders966]

This is a really good topic, while we do need to electrify one of the many hurdles is that (at least in California) the grid can’t support all of the electricity needed for this. We need to first upgrade the grid so that we can build this sustainable future.

[@briantagg2678]

Great job, David! I will certainly share this around The Built Environment World and California Community Colleges. Thank You for sharing your talk...

[@dylanmoran7597]

Great Ted Talk! Informative and Entertaining! David does a terrific job explaining the problems our climate faces, and provides clear and feasible solutions! Looking forward to more talks from David Shad!

[@NateABecker]

Great solution everyone can be a part of!

[@tomgabriel3427]

I had the pleasure of working alongside David! Just like his impactful presentation; he offers great insights and humor! Keep killing it!

[@simaomid9757]

Thank you for this wonderful talk!

[@mathewrosenburg3719]

Incredible delivery David. Super simple. Short, sweet, and to the point - but also powerful! Loved it

[@aashuri1]

Amazing TED Talk. Such an important message, and he delivers it so well. People need to talk about this solution way more, as opposed to all the rhetoric and virtue signalling that we see on this topic

[@deepthiravi682]

Very inspiring talk David. This message needs to reach audience across the globe for an impact on the planet!

[@ilikefish1661]

This TED talk is incredible. Your ability to convey complex ideas in such an easy-to-understand way is remarkable. The confidence in the speech made the message even more persuasive. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insights - the speech has left a lasting impact on me. Looking forward to more of your enlightening talks!

[@nikaomid6900]

Bravo! Amazing talk!

[@richgerman4228]

Great talk David! You hit the nail on the head. Happy for you and proud to know you!

[@michelleshadpour4935]

The more we buy sustainable products the cheaper they’ll be!

[@FlyinLow619]

Engaging talk with vital and helpful information. I enjoyed how concise and direct you spoke, and how you presented solutions. Amazing overall

[@FrankShadpour]

This is an amazing presentation. Let’s change the world!!!

[@davidshadpour1697]

Let’s change the world for the better with Decarbonization Through Innovation! Let’s leave this planet better than we found it!!

[@christopherayoub9934]

Great presentation on a critical global problem that needs to be solved.

[@aaronharvey9177]

Tremendous talk and terrific representation of the message our generation needs to spread on all of us doing our part to combat climate change and make a positive impact on our environment. Any American watching this video knows that our government will likely never implement appropriate and sufficient strategies to mitigate this matter due to partisan politics, but we can all certainly do our part to empower ourselves and others to make educated and resourceful decisions to utilize energy more efficiently. Keep spreading the good word David! More TED talks needed 🌍

[@saranbhatia8809]

Good n meaningful talk👍

[@CalvinPedroli-ke8cl]

Very well done. A complex topic simplified down nicely. Keep it up! 👍🏼

[@brendonburrola4347]

Great Job! Let’s change our future.

[@user-ic3lr4yi5g]

Drill baby drill! Great talk Shad. Always great to heard you speak.

[@michellehuang2906]

Simple and effective

[@ayn8643]

That's my cousin

[@fuffybunny-ur5tw]

That’s my cousin

[@D0praise]

Anyone who thinks we can purchase items and buy our way out of this mess doesn’t understand the mess we must address.

[@HeavyMetal45]

When you said drill baby drill you reminded me of my ex wife who used to yell that in the bedroom! 😂 love ya Davey boy!

[@danielgolarz674]

Ted I'm the author of EIGHT DAYS IN AN INNER CITY SCHOOL please talk about the out of control OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING for k-12 teachers that's why we have teacher shortages

[@sammcalilly107]

can somebody give me a TLDR? my partner is asleep

[@davidshadpour1697]

Like if this guy needs to work on this jokes!

[@theresavergeldedios6443]

He uses Bumble to get women to watch the videos, give feedback, then delete.

[@Human_Herbivore]

If any of us aren't vegan, we would rather protest and demand others change, rather than doing the one thing that is more impactful than anything else each of us can do. Why no mention, even of plant based eating?

[@BobQuigley]

Presenter is an engineer. Very few connect their meat with climate not to mention cruelty. We are the most entitled people in history. Ignorance is bliss is our motto

[@chris4973]

You cannot tech your way out of the problem you got into because of tech. I though TED talks were typically given by people who knew what they were talking about… this guy?…

[@Echo7689]

That’s my cousin