Laura Turner Seydel speaks about her father, Ted Turner, and Lewy Body Dementia. What an honor to participate in the Life Itself Conference led by Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Marc Hodosh in partnership with CNN that aims to inspire…
Laura Turner Seydel – Environmental Advocate LAURA TURNER SEYDEL is the firstborn daughter of American entrepreneur, businessman, and founder of CNN and TBS, Ted Turner. Celebrated for the many philanthropies he has founded and supported over the years, Laura…
Launched in 1991, the foundation was co-created by Ted Turner and “Captain Planet and the Planeteers” executive producer Barbara Pyle as a way to take lessons from the popular animated series and translate them to real world results. The…
We had the good fortune of connecting with Laura Turner Seydel and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Laura, where are you from? We’d love to hear about how your background has played a role in who you are…
Kids Take Action
Captain Planet Foundation Launches Planeteer Alliance To Engage Global Youth To Be Problem Solvers For Our Planet
The bold new program will prepare young people to successfully fight for climate justice in 25+ countries around the world Captain Planet Foundation has launched Planeteer Alliance, a new program that will directly engage, train, and support young people around the…
What a privilege to join the hosts of Bloomberg Businessweek Podcast to talk about the 30th anniversary of Captain Planet Foundation and the exciting launch of our new Planeteer Alliance platform. Taking care of the environment is definitely in…
Climate Change World
Laura Turner Seydel on the Climate Emergency and How We Can Ensure a More Sustainable Future (interview with Sustainability Leaders Project)
Laura, over the last 8 years we have interviewed almost 250 sustainability champions and changemakers around the world. Some of them academics and communicators, most ‘doers’ and shakers. Each with their own story and motivation. What inspires you to…
Going Green Kids
Captain Planet Foundation’s Project Giving Garden featured in the The Champion Newspaper
School gardens have become a victim of COVID-19. Those who used to tend to them—students and teachers—abandoned schools and the gardens on their grounds when the pandemic first took hold and nearly everyone went home. However, some school gardens…
Thanks to People Magazine for the focus on Earth Day and the great solutions we can all use! Including the solutions in my friend Laurie David’s new book – Imagine It! And congrats to my personal heroes who work…
By Dina Morrone Laura Turner Seydel is an activist for the environment and works with a number of organizations that address the many urgent challenges that affect all of us. She inherited her passion for taking care of the…