Underwater drone expert and TED Fellow David Lang asserts that ocean protection isn't solely for scientists; ordinary citizens have a proven history of safeguarding natural treasures. Lang

Underwater drone expert and TED Fellow David Lang asserts that ocean protection isn't solely for scientists; ordinary citizens have a proven history of safeguarding natural treasures. Lang advocates for a three-point plan to conserve underwater wonders, drawing lessons from the US National Parks Service.

Discover more TED Talks for further insights.

The world faces a global refugee crisis, with 65 million people displaced. David Miliband, drawing on his family's refugee history and political experience, argues that failing refugees betrays

The world faces a global refugee crisis, with 65 million people displaced. David Miliband, drawing on his family's refugee history and political experience, argues that failing refugees betrays our shared history, values, and interests. He explores the crisis from the Middle East to Europe, emphasizing that both governments and citizens must act.

Miliband champions upholding human nature against divisive rhetoric, defending the post-WWII international order while advocating for its reform. Watch his webcast for insights on this critical issue.

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David Holmgren, co-originator of the permaculture concept, authored *PERMACULTURE: Principles and Pathways Beyond

David Holmgren, co-originator of the permaculture concept, authored *PERMACULTURE: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability*. He challenges the belief that "green tech" can enable global "sustainable consumption," asserting that diminishing oil reserves will inevitably lead to a mandatory "energy descent" for human civilization.

Holmgren advocates for permaculture principles as the most effective framework for a peaceful societal "powering down."

David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Special Assistant to the President at Oberlin College. He also holds a James Marsh Professorship at

David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Special Assistant to the President at Oberlin College. He also holds a James Marsh Professorship at the University of Vermont.

Orr is the author of *The Nature of Design* (Oxford, 2002) and *Design on the Edge* (MIT, 2006).

His recent work includes a two-year, $2 million project to define a 100-day climate action plan for the Obama administration. Learn more at www.climateactionproject.com.

"My Water's On Fire Tonight" is a collaboration between Studio 20 NYU and ProPublica.org. This

"My Water's On Fire Tonight" is a collaboration between Studio 20 NYU and ProPublica.org. This song is based on ProPublica's investigation into hydraulic fractured gas drilling, which can be read here.

Music was composed by David Holmes and Andrew Bean. David Holmes and Niel Bekker provided vocals and lyrics, while Adam Sakellarides and Lisa Rucker handled animation.

George Crombie, President of the APWA and a Norwich University faculty member, delivered a speech at the 2011