Shanlea is 16. In her talk, "The Psychology Behind Climate Change", she will be discussing the psychological barriers preventing individuals from acting against one of humanity’s most pressing threats. As citizens, we are constantly inundated with statistics that don’t motivate us to change our behavior, but by understanding the science behind our actions, we can ignite a significant change in our own lives. Shanlea is 16. In her talk, "The Psychology Behind Climate Change", she will be discussing the psychological barriers preventing individuals from acting against one of humanity’s most pressing threats. As citizens, we are constantly inundated with statistics that don’t motivate us to change our behavior, but by understanding the science behind our actions, we can ignite a significant change in our own lives. 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