About
John is Executive Director of Earth Day Initiative. John manages the breadth of Earth Day Initiative’s activities, from its annual Earth Day events to its year-round programs, which include a classroom gardens program and a sustainable food toolkit aimed at high school students. Prior to joining Earth Day Initiative, John worked in both corporate law and energy and climate change policy. He has experience coordinating and researching projects focused on the national electricity grid, renewable energy legislation, and international conservation regulation. He has published his work on Latin America’s role in global deforestation talks. He is also a licensed real estate broker who focuses on green residential real estate options. John graduated with a B.S. in International Politics from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Episodes
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April 14, 2020
John Oppermann of Earth Day Initiative Talks About Earth Day 2020
As Earth Day 2020 fast approaches, it’s important to know how you can play a role to improve the planet we live on not just one day a year but throughout the entire year. Listen along as John Shegerian is joined by Earth Day Initiative Director John Oppermann as they talk about increasing awareness around […]