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My wish: Manufactured landscapes and green education

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Edward Burtynsky |

TED2005

• February 2005

Accepting his 2005 TED Prize, photographer Edward Burtynsky makes a wish: that his images -- stunning landscapes that document humanity's impact on the world -- help persuade millions to join a global conversation on sustainability.

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Accepting his 2005 TED Prize, photographer Edward Burtynsky makes a wish: that his images -- stunning landscapes that document humanity's impact on the world -- help persuade millions to join a global conversation on sustainability.

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Visit Edward Burtynsky's touring exhibits.

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Edward Burtynsky

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2005 TED Prize winner Edward Burtynsky has made it his life's work to document humanity's impact on the planet. His riveting photographs, as beautiful as they are horrifying, capture views of the Earth altered by mankind.

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This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

Read our curation guidelines.

Visit Edward Burtynsky's touring exhibits.