Sarah, an ELHS senior and future URI Ocean Engineering major, explores the often-overlooked human impact of plastic pollution. She begins with a brief history of plastic production, then

Sarah, an ELHS senior and future URI Ocean Engineering major, explores the often-overlooked human impact of plastic pollution. She begins with a brief history of plastic production, then highlights the pervasive issue of microplastics, exemplified by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Her main focus is on how plastic pollution directly affects human health. She concludes by offering actionable solutions to combat plastic waste and promote ocean conservation. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Conservation Talks feature short clips from leading minds in conservation. In this installment, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, the first female administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Conservation Talks feature short clips from leading minds in conservation. In this installment, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, the first female administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discusses what she sees as the biggest challenge facing conservation science in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Lubchenco's rare resumé includes serving as the first female president of the International Council for Science, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Ecological Society of America, and a member of the National Science Board. She is also a Distinguished Professor of Zoology at Oregon State University, with academic residencies at institutions like Stanford and Harvard.

Dr. Goodall, thank you for illuminating our understanding. Your insights highlight our profound responsibility to this world, our neighbors, and all life.

True care emerges only when we

Dr. Goodall, thank you for illuminating our understanding. Your insights highlight our profound responsibility to this world, our neighbors, and all life.

True care emerges only when we grasp this fundamental connection. It is our duty to protect and nurture our shared planet.

Leaders in business, government, and conservation express support for Global Forest Watch (GFW), a dynamic online system empowering

Leaders in business, government, and conservation express support for Global Forest Watch (GFW), a dynamic online system empowering people to better manage forests.

Key supporters include Paul Polman (CEO, Unilever), Heru Prasetyo (Head of REDD+ Agency, Indonesia), and Dr. Jane Goodall (Founder, Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace).

This statement was published on Feb 20, 2014.