Dr. John Berger: Confronting the Climate Crisis with Clarity and Resolve

On this week's Next Steps Forward, Dr. Chris Meek welcomes back environmental expert and author Dr. John Berger for a timely and eye-opening conversation on the climate crisis. Building on their first interview, Dr. Berger - author of Solving the Climate Crisis -discusses the evolving science of climate change, the rise of organized denial, setbacks in U.S. environmental policy, and how we can still chart a hopeful path forward. From energy waste in American buildings to the global responsibility for emissions, Dr. Berger offers practical insight and a compelling call to action. Whether you're passionate about sustainability or simply want to understand what's at stake, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity, solutions, and motivation to act.

About Dr. John Berger: Dr. John Berger is an environmental science and policy specialist and a former senior research fellow at The Pacific Institute. He is the author of Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth, which he spent more than six years researching as he traveled the nation and abroad to gather a sweeping array of perspectives. A graduate of Stanford and the University of California, Dr. Berger has written more than 100 articles on climate change and transitioning to clean energy for such publications as Scientific American, the Los Angeles Times, and the Boston Globe. He also has been a consultant to the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, corporations, utilities, and Congress.

Additional Resources:

Profiles in Sustainability by Franz Bauman. Appeared in the Jan/Feb Issue (vol 67, No 1) of ENVIRONMENT; Science and Policy for Sustainable Development.

Solving the Climate Crisis. Dr. John Berger's first appearance on Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek.