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Watch a 12-minute TEDx talk exploring the 'Ripple Effect' and how small, individual actions can lead to significant change, particularly in addressing climate change. Learn how children can make an impact through cumulative everyday decisions as the speaker employs analogies to illustrate this concept. Gain perspective on daunting statistics and feel encouraged to be ambitious, confident, and boundless in tackling global challenges. Through personal experiences and anecdotes, discover how consistent efforts by passionate individuals, no matter how seemingly minor, can drive powerful positive change. Delivered by Maanya Gaadekar, a twelfth-grade STEM student with a passion for biology, chemistry, and life sciences, this talk combines academic insights with practical examples of youth engagement in environmental conservation and accessible education.