A Letter From John J. Berger
During many years of professional work in the fields of renewable energy and environmental policy, I have been deeply concerned about the effects of human activities on the environment. My focus was originally on the environmental impacts of energy technologies. After studying the energy options globally available, I became convinced by the mid-1970s that the most economically and environmentally sound way forward required the vigorous adoption of renewable energy and efficiency technologies. In the decades and books that followed, I have strongly advocated for those technologies and for more intensive use of environmental restoration technologies to repair damaged natural resource systems.
Through all these concerns, I came to the study of climate change in the 1980s and have come to view it as the paramount issue of our time. It affects all humanity as well as the entire Earth, together with all its ecosystems and life.
This website is intended both as an overview of my professional work and as a news and information source on energy, climate, and natural resources. Thus, it contains links to recently published articles, information, and comments about my books, and selected interviews.
Radio, TV, & Podcast Appearances
Voice America
In addition to discussing Solving the Climate Crisis, Dr. Berger will discuss how the understanding of climate change evolved over the past few decades, what a national climate plan could look like, why he believes climate-change denial exists, and the most pressing challenges the world faces today due to climate change.
The Deep Dive Podcast
In this episode of The Deep Dive, Philip welcomes John Berger, the author of Solving the Climate Crisis. In this conversation, they examine the growing climate emergency against ongoing global movements to stem the tide and reverse course.
The Writer's Voice Podcast
In an interview on Writer's Voice, John J. Berger discusses his book Solving The Climate Crisis: Frontier Reports From The Race To Save The Earth, emphasizing the feasibility and economic efficiency of achieving 100% clean power by 2030. Berger provides a practical roadmap for climate action, highlighting inspiring advances in clean power and energy efficiency that promise new jobs and economic benefits. Amidst the backdrop of controversial UN climate talks, Berger's insights offer hope and a clear direction for effective environmental and policy solutions to combat the climate crisis
The Curious Man’s Podcast interview
Matt Crawford interviews Dr. John Berger about his insightful book, Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth. Drawing from six years of extensive research and interviews with a wide array of individuals—from policymakers to innovators in renewable energy—Berger compiles a hopeful and accessible guide to the myriad solutions available for achieving a carbon-neutral future. This episode highlights the practical steps and groundbreaking innovations that are paving the way toward effectively addressing the climate crisis.
The Climate Conversations Podcast
The Climate Conversations podcast episode discusses John J. Berger's Solving the Climate Crisis, a book that stands out for its comprehensive coverage and inspirational message on climate action. Through interviews with a diverse group of experts and activists worldwide, Berger presents practical solutions for a carbon-neutral future, making the book an essential resource for understanding and engaging in effective climate action.
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“A call to action & a road map to help us confront the climate crisis — well worth reading.”
- Jerry Brown, former Governor of California
“I applaud Climate Peril for showing so clearly that climatic disruption is the consuming issue of our time and our response in the next few years will determine the fate of this civilization.”
- George M. Woodwell, Founder, Director Emeritus, and Senior Scientist, Woods Hole Research Center
