Can nature make us more hopeful? | Claire Allendorf | TEDxYouth@MBJH
Claire Allendorf believes that nature can restore our hope, something she cites as a key predictor of happiness. Inspired by Jane Goodall, Claire encourages us all to get back into nature and start reaping the benefits. Claire Allendorf is a 9th grader from Mountain Brook, Alabama and a member of the MBJH TED-Ed Club. While not giving TEDx talks, she can be found singing in the choir or traveling to new and exciting places. 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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