People around the world are confronted with rising water, drought conditions, increased weather extremes and are challenged by the need for sustainable energy resources. From increasing access to water to helping people respond to changing environments, designers are responding with innovative solutions ranging from floating houses to energy produced by ocean waves. Presented by: Cynthia E. Smith, Curator of Socially Responsible Design and Caroline Payson, Educator at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Original Airdate: February 8, 2012 You can stay connected with the Smithsonian's upcoming online events and view a full collection of past sessions on a variety of topics.: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/events/online_events.html With support from Microsoft Partners in Learning.
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