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.

Pace University law professor Elizabeth Burleson discussed the risks of hydraulic fracturing with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck on June 20.

Bloomberg reported on this conversation on June

Pace University law professor Elizabeth Burleson discussed the risks of hydraulic fracturing with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck on June 20.

Bloomberg reported on this conversation on June 21.

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.

The Ocean Conservancy underscores the ocean's fundamental role in planetary health. It sustains us daily

The Ocean Conservancy underscores the ocean's fundamental role in planetary health. It sustains us daily with food, water, and air, connecting all living things. Recognizing this vital link, the organization advocates that true environmentalism—"going green"—begins with "living blue."

It's time to initiate a significant "sea change" in our approach to global well-being.

"Restoring Our Waters" showcases how citizens nationwide are actively protecting the Chesapeake Bay. This vital waterway, a national treasure and economic engine, merits the same iconic status as

"Restoring Our Waters" showcases how citizens nationwide are actively protecting the Chesapeake Bay. This vital waterway, a national treasure and economic engine, merits the same iconic status as the Everglades or Great Lakes.

Americans who value clean water and economic security are encouraged to sign a petition and contact their legislators. Demonstrate the Chesapeake's national importance by visiting the Restoring Our Waters Website.

Plastic is the ocean's most terrifying threat, surpassing any marine creature. This pervasive danger devastates marine life and ecosystems.

Learn how you can help combat

Plastic is the ocean's most terrifying threat, surpassing any marine creature. This pervasive danger devastates marine life and ecosystems.

Learn how you can help combat ocean plastic pollution by visiting Rise Above Plastics. For broader ocean conservation efforts, explore the Surfrider Foundation.

On May 24, 2010, Good Morning America featured correspondent Sam Champion and Philippe Cousteau Jr.

They explored the toxic plumes of dispersed oil floating beneath the waves in the Gulf of

On May 24, 2010, Good Morning America featured correspondent Sam Champion and Philippe Cousteau Jr.

They explored the toxic plumes of dispersed oil floating beneath the waves in the Gulf of Mexico.