In Britain, which seems to have an insatiable appetite for wartime history, the sacrificed soldiers of World War II were resurrected by the Brexit campaign. ...
Preparations by companies, emergency responders, government authorities, and the public are critical to reducing...
Preparations by companies, emergency responders, government authorities, and the public are critical to reducing injuries and saving lives during chemical em...
Why do we turn to nonprofits, NGOs and governments to solve society's biggest problems? Michael Porter admits he's...
Why do we turn to nonprofits, NGOs and governments to solve society's biggest problems? Michael Porter admits he's biased, as a business school professor, but he wants you to hear his case for letting business try to solve massive problems like climate change and access to water. Why? Because when business solves a problem, it makes a profit -- which lets that solution grow. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more.
Effective local institutions are central to society's ability to respond to the impacts of climate change. Our...
Effective local institutions are central to society's ability to respond to the impacts of climate change. Our capacity to adapt is dependent on a wide range...
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In this stirring and...
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In this stirring and eye-opening talk, Rex Hohlbein shows how we ca...
The first Syrian refugees has arrived in Azraq in Jordan, a a new refugee camp with the capacity to host up to...
The first Syrian refugees has arrived in Azraq in Jordan, a a new refugee camp with the capacity to host up to 130,000 refugees from the war in Syria. NRC ha...
In the past, sailors on whaling ships would carve whale teeth into works of art in a process called scrimshaw. These...
In the past, sailors on whaling ships would carve whale teeth into works of art in a process called scrimshaw. These pieces would be brought home to loved on...
