Let's clean up the space junk orbiting Earth

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December 6, 2016 Today’s TED Talk Let's clean up the space junk orbiting Earth 10:15 minutes · TEDxToronto Our lives depend on a world we can't see: the satellite infrastructure we use every day for information, entertainment, communication and so much more. But Earth orbit isn't a limitless resource, and the problem of space debris will get worse without a significant change to our behavior. Natalie Panek challenges us to consider the environmental impact of the satellites we rely on. Our orbital environment is breathtakingly beautiful and our gateway to exploration, she says. It's up to us to keep it that way. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Are we alone in the universe? Is Earth really the only life-sustaining planet? These speakers think there might just be something or someone else out there -- and urge us to keep looking for it. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 2:08:17 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM How ancient wisdom can help us adapt to climate change Who says you can't solve today's problems with yesterday's solutions? Check out these four innovative, ancestor-approved approaches to climate change. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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