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Water

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Water.

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Life lessons from the four elements

We have much to learn from the natural world -- from little lessons to perspective-shifting wisdom.

The mysteries of the deep sea

Explore endless waters with these captivating talks that shine some (literal) light on what’s going in the deepest, darkest parts of our oceans.

Talks on water

Dive into these talks about water and humanity’s relationship with this life-sustaining liquid.

The forecast calls for ...

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Talks about Water

Blood, concrete, and dynamite: Building the Hoover Dam

How we could better predict and stop floods

A bold plan to protect 30 percent of the Earth's surface and ocean floor

Why you don't need 8 glasses of water a day

Whatever happened to acid rain?

Building the world's largest (and most controversial) power plant

What happens if you cut down all of a city's trees?

How the world's longest underwater tunnel was built

Why isn't the Netherlands underwater?

How surfboards connect us to nature

Angelicque White

What ocean microbes reveal about the changing climate

Why lakes and rivers should have the same rights as humans

LaToya Ruby Frazier

A creative solution for the water crisis in Flint, Michigan

What open water swimming taught me about resilience

A circular economy for salt that keeps rivers clean

We need to track the world's water like we track the weather

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Exclusive articles about Water

The fountain of youth hasn’t been found — but swimming may come close

A growing body of research suggests that swimming provides a unique boost to our brain health. Neurobiologist Seena Mathew explains what scientists know -- and what they're still figuring out.

Posted Aug 2021

Insects, fungi and algae — climate-friendly foods that could be headed to your dinner plate

Climate change is destabilizing agriculture and our global food systems. So how do we continue to feed the people of the world while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions? These unconventional foods might just be part of the solution.

Posted Jul 2021

Would you drink desalinated seawater? Recycled sewage water? Get ready to find out

Our planet is getting hotter and drier. Drinking water is in short supply, but there are two largely untapped sources: the ocean and sewage. To get a taste of what might be in store for our faucets and understand the pros and cons, journalist Amanda Little goes to California.

Posted Jul 2019

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