Carl Safina: The oil spill's unseen culprits, victims
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http://www.ted.com The Gulf oil spill dwarfs comprehension, but we know this much: it's bad. Carl Safina scrapes out the facts in this blood-boiling cross-examination, arguing that the consequences will stretch far beyond the Gulf -- and many so-called solutions are making the situation worse. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks... Read more
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- -: Carl Safina: The oil spill's unseen culprits, victims
July 12, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)http://www.ted.com The Gulf oil spill dwarfs comprehension, but we know this much: it's bad. Carl Safina scrapes out the facts in this blood-boiling cross-examination, arguing that the consequences will stretch far beyond the Gulf -- and many so-called solutions are making the situation worse. T...
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- -: Lisa Margonelli: The political chemistry of oil
August 26, 2010 (over 13 years ago)http://www.ted.com In the Gulf oil spill's aftermath, Lisa Margonelli says drilling moratoriums and executive ousters make for good theater, but distract from the issue at its heart: our unrestrained oil consumption. She shares her bold plan to wean America off of oil -- by confronting consumers ...
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- -: How the Gulf Oil Spill Became History's Worst
December 15, 2010 (over 13 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2010/11/09/Ecosystem_Impact_of_the_Deepwater_Horizon_Disaster Cal Academy's Peter Roopnarine compares how the original spill estimates from the Deepwater Horizon disaster and the actual totals from the oil spill stack up against other large spills. According to ...
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- -: What Would Happen If You Fell into a Black Hole?
January 19, 2011 (over 13 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2010/10/27/Ian_Morison_Why_Not_to_Fear_Black_Holes British astronomer Ian Morison describes a bleak, yet comical, prognosis should you happen to fall into a black hole. Dubbed "spaghettification" extreme gravitational forces would quickly stretch your body like ...
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- -: The Promise of Clean Energy
May 27, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)President Obama speaks about how clean energy investments can diminish the environmental risks of continued use of fossil fuels and provide new jobs and opportunities after touring the Solyndra solar panel plant in Fremont, CA. May 26, 2010.
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- -: Deepwater BP Oil Spill: Presidential Press Conference
May 27, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)President Obama speaks about the Federal response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill and answers questions from the media. May 27, 2010.
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- -: President Obama Tours Fourchon Beach, LA
May 29, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)President Obama, Admiral Thad Allen and LaFourche Parish President Charlotte Randolf speak to the media after touring Fourchon Beach, LA to see methods being used to protect the beach from the effects of the Deepwater BP Oil Spill. May 28, 2010.
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- -: President Obama Assesses BP Oil Spill Response
May 29, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)The President speaks in Grande Isle, LA after assessing the response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill and reaffirms the Administration's commitment to doing all in its power to help protect the environment and the livelihoods of the population affected by the spill. May 28, 2010.
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- -: A Full and Vigorous Accounting of the BP Oil Spill
June 1, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)President Obama promises a comprehensive investigation into the causes of the Deepwater BP Oil Spill as well as the relationships between government regulators and the oil industry in remarks from the Rose Garden. The President is joined by former Senator Bob Graham and former EPA Administrator W...
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- -: 6/7/10: White House Press Briefing
June 7, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)National Incident Commander Thad Allen briefs reporters and answers questions about the Federal response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill during the Daily Press Briefing at the White House.
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