At Talks at Google, Peter Kohler (The Plastic Tide) and Dr. Stefan Leutenegger (Imperial College London) discuss the escalating ocean plastic crisis. They highlight how plastic threatens a vital

At Talks at Google, Peter Kohler (The Plastic Tide) and Dr. Stefan Leutenegger (Imperial College London) discuss the escalating ocean plastic crisis. They highlight how plastic threatens a vital $5 trillion economic resource and humanity's life support.

The Plastic Tide initiative quantifies this problem using drone imagery and machine learning. Their work involves a vast drone imagery database and a deep-learning algorithm for plastic detection and geo-referenced mapping.

The speakers will present early results, related research, and future strategies to limit ocean plastic. Learn more about their efforts at The Plastic Tide.

UNDESA, in collaboration with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson, hosted a webinar on November 10 (9-11 AM EST). The event aimed to mobilize public

UNDESA, in collaboration with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson, hosted a webinar on November 10 (9-11 AM EST). The event aimed to mobilize public and private sector resources for SDG14 implementation, strategically integrate the ocean-climate link into investment decisions, and share innovative financing tools.

The webinar featured an opening segment and a high-level panel discussion, moderated by Ambassador Thomson. Welcome remarks were delivered by the Permanent Representatives of Kenya and Portugal, co-hosts of the 2020 Ocean Conference, alongside senior UN officials including Mr. Liu Zhenmin and Miguel de Serpa Soares.

Princeton Bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of "Animal Liberation Now," challenges our factory food systems and the psychology behind them. He examines ethical dilemmas concerning animal

Princeton Bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of "Animal Liberation Now," challenges our factory food systems and the psychology behind them. He examines ethical dilemmas concerning animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and speciesism, advocating for a shift towards ethical eating.

Singer proposes plant-based diets and cultured meat as sustainable alternatives, emphasizing the importance of considering suffering. His influential work, which inspired effective altruism, encourages informed dietary choices for a more ethical and sustainable future.

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Tipi Tales are adventures in story and song, following cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam.

Living in the forest near their great-grandparents, they navigate daily challenges,

Tipi Tales are adventures in story and song, following cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam.

Living in the forest near their great-grandparents, they navigate daily challenges, learning about themselves and the world. Enchanting forest animals, embodying seven ancient aboriginal laws, teach them essential life tools.

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University, argues that economic growth, the primary global policy objective, is unsustainable. Its long-term viability

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University, argues that economic growth, the primary global policy objective, is unsustainable. Its long-term viability is increasingly questioned due to environmental impacts, resource scarcity, and its failure to significantly improve happiness, eliminate poverty, or create full employment.

A simulation model of the Canadian economy demonstrates that full employment, poverty eradication, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and fiscal balance are achievable without economic growth. Victor advocates shifting focus from growth to specific objectives directly related to human and planetary well-being.

Tipi Tales offers adventures in story and song, following cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam. They play, laugh, and grow in the forest surrounding their great-grandparents' home,

Tipi Tales offers adventures in story and song, following cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam. They play, laugh, and grow in the forest surrounding their great-grandparents' home, navigating daily challenges as they learn to understand each other and the world.

Enchanting forest animals, embodying seven ancient aboriginal laws, teach the children essential life tools.

Tipi Tales offers adventures in story and song. Cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam explore the forest surrounding their great-grandparents' home, navigating daily challenges as they learn

Tipi Tales offers adventures in story and song. Cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam explore the forest surrounding their great-grandparents' home, navigating daily challenges as they learn about each other and their world.

Enchanting forest animals, embodying seven ancient aboriginal laws, teach the children valuable life lessons.

Tipi Tales offers adventures in story and song. Cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam explore the forest surrounding their great-grandparents' home, navigating daily challenges as they learn

Tipi Tales offers adventures in story and song. Cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam explore the forest surrounding their great-grandparents' home, navigating daily challenges as they learn about themselves and the world.

Enchanting forest animals, embodying seven ancient aboriginal laws, guide the children in understanding life's essential tools.

Tipi Tales offers adventures in story and song. Cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam explore the forest surrounding their great-grandparents' home, navigating daily challenges as they learn

Tipi Tales offers adventures in story and song. Cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam explore the forest surrounding their great-grandparents' home, navigating daily challenges as they learn about themselves and the world.

Enchanting forest animals, embodying seven ancient aboriginal laws, guide the children in understanding life's essential tools.

Tipi Tales presents adventures in story and song, following cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam. They play, laugh, and grow in the forest surrounding their great-grandparents' home,

Tipi Tales presents adventures in story and song, following cousins Elizabeth, Junior, Russell, and Sam. They play, laugh, and grow in the forest surrounding their great-grandparents' home, navigating daily challenges as they learn about each other and the world.

Enchanting forest animals, embodying seven ancient aboriginal laws, guide the children in discovering essential tools for life.