How do we track the hidden energy flows that keep our planet alive?
In short: Ecosystem scientist Yadvinder Malhi explores the vital energy cycles sustaining life on Earth. By tracking these flows from tropical islands to dense forests, he reveals the complex, interconnected systems that function as a planetary heartbeat and a critical lifeline for humanity.
In this presentation recorded at the TED Countdown Summit on June 18, 2025, Yadvinder Malhi demonstrates the methods his team uses to quantify ecosystem vibrancy. By monitoring energy movement across diverse global environments, Malhi illustrates how nature operates as a sophisticated, integrated web.
Understanding these energetic patterns is essential for recognizing the fragility and importance of our environment. Malhi frames these natural processes not merely as biological phenomena, but as a fundamental support system for all life on Earth.
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