# Why we need to talk about money to save the planet with Yi Li and Brent Loken

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Podcast: [TED Tech](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-tech-504556)
Published: 2026-05-01T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audiocollective.ted.com
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## Resource

“In climate tech, we don’t like talking about money,” says TED Tech host Sherrell Dorsey, but what if avoiding money talk is hurting the planet more than we realize? In this episode, Sherrell is sharing two talks on the past and future of farming and sustainability. Entrepreneur Yi Li speaks on why prioritizing her company’s bottom line is crucial in her work to help Kenyan farmers. Then, Bret Loken explores what farming would look like if it considered profit and scale alongside climate. Talks featured The missing piece in climate action (it's not what you think) | Yi Li Can we create the "perfect" farm? | Brent Loken Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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