For the people of Kiribati, climate change isn't something to be debated, denied or legislated against -- it's an everyday reality. The low-lying Pacific island nation may soon be underwater, thanks to rising sea levels. In a personal conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Kiribati President Anote Tong discusses his country's present clim...

Aboard Mission Blue, scientist Greg Stone tells the story of how he helped the Republic of Kiribati to create an enormous protected area in the middle of the Pacific -- protecting fish, sealife and perhaps the island nation itself.

Things I've learned in 20 years of teaching special education: In this talk, Andy raised awareness of the need to understand people with special education needs. By sharing his stories in teaching, Andy inspired the audience to spread love and to create a more inclusive society.

2017 winners of NPR's Tiny Desk contest, Tank and the Bangas are: Tarriona Tank Ball (vocals), Jelly Joseph (vocals), Merell Burkett Jr., Norman Spence II, Albert Allenback, Joshua Johnson, and Jonathan Johnson; and Crew: Katrina Ross, Tavia Osbey, and Clay Smith