Global demand for water exceeds accessible supply, yet water remains vital. Join this session to hear from inspiring innovators worldwide who are changing how we interact with this valuable

Global demand for water exceeds accessible supply, yet water remains vital. Join this session to hear from inspiring innovators worldwide who are changing how we interact with this valuable resource, making water more accessible to all.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communications. Discover more about our work and previous content, and connect with us on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/ellenmacarthurfoundation), [Facebook](http://facebook.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation), or our [website](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org).

Ribbon eels typically inhabit burrows, emerging to swim with graceful, ribbon-like movements. Explore more fascinating marine species on our Marine Life

Ribbon eels typically inhabit burrows, emerging to swim with graceful, ribbon-like movements. Explore more fascinating marine species on our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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The comprehensive Breaking the Plastic Wave study, released in July 2020 by The Pew

The comprehensive Breaking the Plastic Wave study, released in July 2020 by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, confirms the circular economy as the sole solution to plastic waste and pollution.

The Foundation's perspective emphasizes this vision's economic, climate, and social benefits. Urgent action is critical; a five-year delay means 80 million additional tonnes of plastic entering our oceans by 2040. Learn more about this vital solution.

Great white sharks, powerful apex predators, face extinction risk. New research indicates they are among one-third of marine megafauna species threatened over the next century. Worst-case

Great white sharks, powerful apex predators, face extinction risk. New research indicates they are among one-third of marine megafauna species threatened over the next century. Worst-case projections suggest 62% of shark species could be lost.

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Ridhima, an 11-year-old climate activist, is challenging global inaction on climate change. Driven by the devastating 2013 Uttarakhand floods, she sued the Indian government for its inadequate

Ridhima, an 11-year-old climate activist, is challenging global inaction on climate change. Driven by the devastating 2013 Uttarakhand floods, she sued the Indian government for its inadequate response, escalating her case to the Supreme Court. Her fight is for her future and that of billions of children.

Ridhima's activism has gained international recognition. She was invited to the UN General Assembly's Climate Action Summit, joined Greta Thunberg's strike, and spoke at conferences in Norway. She also met Sweden's King and Queen. Watch her powerful TEDx talk, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Over a billion pounds of pesticides are used in the U.S. annually, with a quarter banned in the EU due to safety concerns. Despite this, the EPA has for decades failed to assess their impacts on

Over a billion pounds of pesticides are used in the U.S. annually, with a quarter banned in the EU due to safety concerns. Despite this, the EPA has for decades failed to assess their impacts on endangered species, human health, and pollinators, even permitting their use on public lands.

Join the Center for an hour to learn how we protect vulnerable people and wildlife from these dangerous chemicals, and discover how you can help. The presentation will feature environmental health director Lori Ann Burd and senior scientist Dr. Nate Donley.

Corporations increasingly control American life, wielding unprecedented wealth and power akin to the Gilded Age. Critics argue these multinational companies act as political entities, influencing

Corporations increasingly control American life, wielding unprecedented wealth and power akin to the Gilded Age. Critics argue these multinational companies act as political entities, influencing governments and circumventing justice.

Scholar Zephyr Teachout proposes breaking up monopolies to protect democracy. In *Break 'Em Up*, she argues monopolies fuel inequality and partisanship, advocating antitrust efforts. Join Teachout and Tim Wu (Columbia Law School) for a vital discussion on consolidated private power and a path forward.

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Nurse sharks are frequently observed on coral and rocky reefs throughout the eastern Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Discover more about them in our Marine Life

Nurse sharks are frequently observed on coral and rocky reefs throughout the eastern Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Discover more about them in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Alarmed by their climate change research, a growing number of scientists are stepping out of the lab to advocate for solutions. Dr. Kim Cobb, a Georgia Tech professor and leading expert on corals,

Alarmed by their climate change research, a growing number of scientists are stepping out of the lab to advocate for solutions. Dr. Kim Cobb, a Georgia Tech professor and leading expert on corals, is among those speaking out.

Her resolve deepened after a 2016 research trip to the South Pacific, where she witnessed the obliteration of most of the coral reef she had been studying. This devastating experience was a "bellwether event" for Dr. Cobb, prompting her to go "all in" on climate solutions, personally and professionally.

Alarmed by climate change research, a growing number of scientists are stepping out of the lab to advocate for solutions. Dr. Kim Cobb, a Georgia Tech professor and leading expert on corals, is

Alarmed by climate change research, a growing number of scientists are stepping out of the lab to advocate for solutions. Dr. Kim Cobb, a Georgia Tech professor and leading expert on corals, is among those speaking out.

During a 2016 research trip, Dr. Cobb witnessed the obliteration of the South Pacific coral reef she had been studying. This devastating "bellwether event" prompted her to commit "all in" to climate solutions, personally and professionally.