For Immediate Release
Contact: Brian H. Davis, 651-308-7141; brian@environmentaladvantagelaw.com

“Four Brothers on the Front Lines of Sustainability” was successfully presented at the Washington, D.C. World Future Society Conference on July 27, 2008. PowerPoint presentations are available on our individual websites or by request to any of us. The Brothers are available for media interviews and other inquiries.

The four Davis brothers have logged nearly a century of work focused on sustainability, integrating science, law, human nature and spiritual beliefs. They bring an eclectic mix of viewpoints aimed at stimulating inquiry and debate, and creating NEW approaches to our global future.

Born and raised in a blue-collar household in Chicago, they pursue different careers with a common thread: the health and sustainability of our world.

Wayne S. Davis, an innovative governmental scientist, addresses the necessity of objective biological criteria for assessing the health and sustainability of ecosystems. Earon S. Davis, writer, bodyworker and former attorney and environmental health advocate, demystifies human nature to remove cultural and political obstacles to sustainable living. Geary M. Davis, Chinese Medicine practitioner and former hospital Chief Information Officer, discusses spiritual approaches to the necessary transformations to sustainability. Brian H. Davis, a collaborative environmental attorney with experience at U. S. EPA and 3M, presents why and how businesses must incorporate environmental values to succeed.

The attitudinal shifts each Brother advocates fit together in an understandable foundation for consensus building and improved decision-making. Every element of society, including business, culture, and individual health attitudes impacts our finite planet. As economic and environmental sustainability are interdependent, environmental concerns must translate into effective actions which encourage us to care for ourselves and our world. Let’s re-design our cultural, economic, scientific, government policy and regulatory institutions to embrace the values of sustainability and responsibility at all levels.

Speaker Information

Brian H. Davis, J.D., M.A., created Environmental Advantage Law, LLPC with 25 years in environmental law with the U.S. EPA, 3M, and Ecolab. His environmental law practice, teaching and community service promote harmonizing business and environment. Brian is appointed by Governor Pawlenty to the Minnesota Clean Water Council, holds an emergency management planning committee position and is adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota Law School. Brian founded the Jewish Energy Project, is a Minnesota Environmental Initiative Board Member, and is Minnesota Coordinator of Republicans for Environmental Protection. www.environmentaladvantagelaw.com ; brian@environmentaladvantagelaw.com
Phone: 651.308.7141

Earon S. Davis, J.D., M.P.H., LCMT has degrees in sociology, public health and law and experience in environmental law, consulting, advocacy, public affairs, being a stay-at-home Dad, integrative medicine, nonprofit management and teaching. Earon’s forthcoming book about human nature and sustainability culminates many years of interdisciplinary study and experience. He is senior advisor to Living Earth Television NFP, and a professional bodyworker. Earon’s awards include the Carleton Lee Award of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine and the Crane Gargoyle award of the Council on Disability Rights. Earon has three adult children and lives in Evanston, Illinois. www.divineprimates.com, earondavis@aol.com ;

Geary M. Davis, B.S. Biomed. Eng., MBA, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist and a facilitator for healing, personal change, and spiritual growth. Geary believes that all healing is self healing, and may require a shift in consciousness to be sustained. His approach values all religious and spiritual beliefs, and is based on the combination of positive thought, focused intention, and connection to Spirit. His holistic style has developed through many life experiences including family, careers, teachers, observations, and personal health challenges. Geary has also recovered from a major stroke in 2005, with many lessons learned from the experience. www.gearydavis.com ; gearydavis@gmail.com

Wayne S. Davis, M.Sc., is a senior environmental scientist for the US Environmental Protection Agency promoting the use of biological indicators to support ecosystem sustainability. He was senior editor of the first book on biological assessment and criteria for the protection of water resources and authored EPA’s first policy on the use of biological criteria 20 years ago. Wayne is supporting efforts to develop scientifically defensible indicators for coral reefs and preparation of educational guides for the use of freshwater mussels and fish as biological indicators. He lives in Columbia, Maryland with his wife, three children and grandchild.
http://www.epa.gov/bioindicators