The Montreal Protocol proved global cooperation on climate change is possible. Atmospheric scientist Sean Davis examines the world we avoided by banning chlorofluorocarbons, offering crucial

The Montreal Protocol proved global cooperation on climate change is possible. Atmospheric scientist Sean Davis examines the world we avoided by banning chlorofluorocarbons, offering crucial lessons for addressing today's climate crisis.

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Sean was honored with a prestigious Brower Youth Award.

He received this recognition for his impactful work in launching an educational campaign dedicated to raising awareness about marine

Sean was honored with a prestigious Brower Youth Award.

He received this recognition for his impactful work in launching an educational campaign dedicated to raising awareness about marine debris.

Native Floridian Sean Russell developed a passion for marine conservation through 4-H and an internship at Mote Marine Laboratory. At 16, he founded the "Stow It-Don't Throw It Project." This

Native Floridian Sean Russell developed a passion for marine conservation through 4-H and an internship at Mote Marine Laboratory. At 16, he founded the "Stow It-Don't Throw It Project." This initiative repurposes tennis ball containers into fishing line recycling bins, distributed by youth who educate anglers on proper disposal to protect marine wildlife from debris. The project now operates in 10 states.

In 2011, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit at Mote Lab. This annual event equips young people with skills to start their own conservation projects, inspiring hundreds nationwide. Satellite summits are now expanding its reach, beginning with the National and Seattle Aquariums.

EarthX Media inspires environmental conservation and sustainability, delivering original series, documentaries, and short-form content with sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. As

EarthX Media inspires environmental conservation and sustainability, delivering original series, documentaries, and short-form content with sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. As the official network of Earth Day, content is distributed via a 24/7 linear channel (cable/FAST) and dynamic social/digital platforms.

The EarthxLaw Advisory Council's "Law & Nature" series features thought leaders discussing critical environmental legal and policy issues, featuring experts like Sean Cady (VF Corporation). Initially focused on environmental law during the pandemic, EarthX has significantly expanded.

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Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Noah Siegel (former Director of International Affairs), and Sean Robbins (Greater Portland Inc. president/CEO) discuss the region's competitive advantage in

Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Noah Siegel (former Director of International Affairs), and Sean Robbins (Greater Portland Inc. president/CEO) discuss the region's competitive advantage in building green cities.

This discussion is drawn from "The Metropolitan Revolution: How Cities and Metros Are Fixing Our Broken Politics and Fragile Economy," a Brookings Institution publication. Download the accompanying iPad app.

Regenerative design harnesses nature's genius to restore and regenerate the natural world, moving beyond sustainability to create positive environmental impact. This AskNature Hive Live

Regenerative design harnesses nature's genius to restore and regenerate the natural world, moving beyond sustainability to create positive environmental impact. This AskNature Hive Live Conversation will showcase global built environment projects that utilize biomimicry and ecosystem services to replace artificial systems, offering practical strategies for emulation.

Sean Quinn, who leads HOK’s global regenerative design practice, will share his expertise. With two decades of experience in performance-based sustainable design and biomimicry, he is committed to ensuring tomorrow's built environment yields net-positive benefits for nature, buildings, and communities.

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Shipping traffic in the Santa Barbara Channel and along the California coast significantly contributes to air pollution and fatal strikes on endangered blue, humpback, and fin whales. The

Shipping traffic in the Santa Barbara Channel and along the California coast significantly contributes to air pollution and fatal strikes on endangered blue, humpback, and fin whales. The voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) program encourages vessels to slow to 10 knots or less, effectively reducing pollution, whale strikes, and ocean noise.

Sean, the resource protection coordinator at Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary since 1997, develops policies and programs to address impacts from various uses. He also manages emergency response, enforcement, and community relations. Sean was instrumental in establishing marine protected area networks to restore fish and invertebrate populations and habitats within the sanctuary and state waters.

This talk was given at a TEDx event.