The Future of Water is essential for life forms and commerce.

In "The Future of Water" a TEDx talk presented at Oregon

The Future of Water is essential for life forms and commerce.

In "The Future of Water" a TEDx talk presented at Oregon State University on April 17, 2012, Puralytics CEO Mark Owen presents the water crisis, defines that the conventional solution to this crisis - municipal water purification - does not and can not supply SAFE water to the world's people, and calls for the development of a new breed of intelligent, decentralized water systems using new technologies. Published on Jul 10, 2012

The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range

The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives. The film concludes with a call for viewers to support legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of cosmetics and personal care products.

From 60ft beneath the sea, Dr. Sylvia Earle sends a wake up call about the plight of our ocean and why mankind needs it to survive. This is Aquarius' last scheduled mission after 20 years as a

From 60ft beneath the sea, Dr. Sylvia Earle sends a wake up call about the plight of our ocean and why mankind needs it to survive. This is Aquarius' last scheduled mission after 20 years as a research base for studying coral reefs, sea life and the health of the ocean. This is a clip from a live event recorded on July 17th, 2012.

Why do we need the ocean? It supplies us with over half the oxygen on our planet. It holds 97% of the water on earth, not to mention untold species and discoveries. Simply put, our lives depend on it. Watch this clip from a live event recorded with Her Deepness Sylvia Earle, one of the most compelling ocean advocates in the world. It's a wake up call to all of us: the ocean is our lifeline.

Unreported stories of life in the developing world centers on the devastating consequences of cooking on an indoor, open fire and half the world lives this way - three billion people. Indoor air

Unreported stories of life in the developing world centers on the devastating consequences of cooking on an indoor, open fire and half the world lives this way - three billion people. Indoor air pollution kills more people than AIDS. Ethan Kay talks about cookstoves that eliminate smoke and fuel consumption asn ideal solution to this problem.

Rights of Mother Earth International Indigenous Conference speech of Canadian, Clayton Thomas-Muller talks about Tar Sands and what it means to his people of this "science fiction

Rights of Mother Earth International Indigenous Conference speech of Canadian, Clayton Thomas-Muller talks about Tar Sands and what it means to his people of this "science fiction nightmare."

Clayton Thomas-Muller, of the Mathais Colomb Cree Nation (Pukatawagan) in Northern Manitoba, Canada, is an activist for indigenous self-determination and environmental justice.

What does environmental devastation actually look like? At TEDxVictoria, photographer Garth Lenz shares shocking photos of