Severn Cullis-Suzuki, daughter of renowned Canadian scientist David Suzuki, developed a profound connection to nature early in life. In her lecture, she discusses her evolution as an

Severn Cullis-Suzuki, daughter of renowned Canadian scientist David Suzuki, developed a profound connection to nature early in life. In her lecture, she discusses her evolution as an environmentalist, emphasizing humanity's dangerous disconnection from the natural world that unequivocally sustains us.

Cullis-Suzuki argues that our collective arrogance and ignorance have pushed us to the brink of planetary disaster. She challenges individuals to confront their consumptive impact and explore ways to reduce their personal ecological footprint, urging a critical re-evaluation of our relationship with the planet.

Doc Hendley, founder of the non-profit Wine to Water, delivered his premier TEDx talk in Asheville, NC, on August 29, 2010.

Wine to Water is dedicated to promoting clean water resources in

Doc Hendley, founder of the non-profit Wine to Water, delivered his premier TEDx talk in Asheville, NC, on August 29, 2010.

Wine to Water is dedicated to promoting clean water resources in poverty-stricken countries worldwide.

Current water safety tests are slow and complex, causing deadly delays, as tragically demonstrated by Haiti's 2010 cholera outbreak. TED Fellow Sonaar Luthra developed the Water Canary, a simple

Current water safety tests are slow and complex, causing deadly delays, as tragically demonstrated by Haiti's 2010 cholera outbreak. TED Fellow Sonaar Luthra developed the Water Canary, a simple tool for rapid water safety assessment.

TEDTalks offers a daily video podcast of impactful presentations from the TED Conference, where global leaders and innovators share their ideas in 18 minutes.

Michael Davis of uspurewater addresses the global plastic dilemma.

He advocates for an ecological alternative to bottled water.

His solution

Michael Davis of uspurewater addresses the global plastic dilemma.

He advocates for an ecological alternative to bottled water.

His solution is simple: "don't buy water in plastic containers."

Nearly a billion people lack clean drinking water, a crisis profoundly affecting health, education, food security, and the lives of women and children.

We can end this global water crisis

Nearly a billion people lack clean drinking water, a crisis profoundly affecting health, education, food security, and the lives of women and children.

We can end this global water crisis in our lifetime. Spreading awareness and understanding water's transformative power is crucial.

Learn more and get involved by visiting our website.

This candid interview features Water.org cofounder Matt Damon discussing the global water crisis and his organization's initiatives for change.

To learn more about the crisis and how you

This candid interview features Water.org cofounder Matt Damon discussing the global water crisis and his organization's initiatives for change.

To learn more about the crisis and how you can help, visit http://water.org.

Grant Murphy, City Engineer for Kitchener, Ontario, discusses two innovations in

Grant Murphy, City Engineer for Kitchener, Ontario, discusses two innovations in Storm Water Management: a user-fee model (replacing property taxes) and a new credit policy.

He was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability, at the American Public Works Association's Sustainability in Public Works conference, held June 27-29 in Portland, Oregon.

In April 2011, a PR firm representing Dow Chemical contacted author Anna Lappé. They invited her to submit a 60-second video for "The Future We Create: The Future of Water."

This web

In April 2011, a PR firm representing Dow Chemical contacted author Anna Lappé. They invited her to submit a 60-second video for "The Future We Create: The Future of Water."

This web project, sponsored by Dow, focused on water sustainability. However, the video Lappé submitted was subsequently rejected.

Josh Fox's 2010 documentary, GASLAND, won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance and screened at Cannes. It addresses hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a highly contentious and high-risk energy

Josh Fox's 2010 documentary, GASLAND, won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance and screened at Cannes. It addresses hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a highly contentious and high-risk energy alternative.

The American Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) criticizes the film, arguing that Gasland is "flawed" in this video.

To form your own informed opinion, consider a wide range of sustainability voices, especially citizens experiencing fracking firsthand in their communities.

The EarthSayers.tv Special Collection, "1 Water,"

The EarthSayers.tv Special Collection, "1 Water," originated around World Water Day. It features leaders who champion the "One Water" concept, emphasizing water as a unified global resource.

Among these leaders is Alexandra Cousteau, a globally recognized advocate for water quality and policy, continuing the legacy of her renowned grandfather Jacques-Yves Cousteau and father Philippe Cousteau, Sr. In 2008, she founded Blue Legacy International, a not-for-profit project of The Ocean Foundation. This featured speech is part of a TEDx series.