Take Part in AGI Earth Day Webinar: 'The Science of Net Zero Buildings'
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Students, educators, geoscience professionals, and others are invited to participate in the American Geosciences Institute’s (AGI) Earth Day Webinar, titled “The Science of Net Zero Buildings,” and/or view a recording after the premiere on YouTube Live at 1 p.m. ET, Monday, April 21, 2025.
Spotlighting the headquarters of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) as the first Net Zero building in Washington, D.C. - the facility produces as much energy as it consumes annually - the free webinar will celebrate both the 2025 Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” and the 2025 Earth Science Week theme, “Energy Resources for Our Future.” The webinar will also feature the work of the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University.
Aimed at the general public and education community, the webinar will feature speakers, listed by order of their presentations:
- Aidan Charron, Associate Director of Global Earth Day, EARTHDAY.org.
- Janice Lachance, Interim Executive Director and CEO, AGU.
- Matthew Boyd, NetZero Building Operations Director, AGU.
- Dr. Chris Greig, Associate Director for External Partnerships, Senior Research Scientist, Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University.
The webinar will include pre-recorded presentations and segments from a tour offered by AGU, exploring the Net Zero features within the building. During the premiere, presenters will be available online to engage with the audience, answering questions and participating in discussions in the chat.
Register at the Earth Day 2025 Webinar Registration page to be emailed the link to the webinar as soon as it becomes available. The recording will be available at Earth Science Week Webinars following the premiere.
About AGI
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI), a federation of scientific and professional organizations representing over a quarter-million geoscientists, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the geoscience community and addressing the geoscience needs of society. AGI headquarters are in Alexandria, Virginia.
Contact: Geoff Camphire, AGI Communications gac@americangeosciences.org