Solving the Climate Crisis: Dr. John Berger’s Blueprint for a Sustainable Future

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series on radio and podcast, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today’s episode is brought to you by Diet Smoke: beautifully balanced cannabis.

We have a truly compelling episode lined up for you. We’re diving into one of the most critical issues of our time—climate change. Joining us is Dr. John Berger, a renowned environmental science and policy specialist, journalist, and author of the groundbreaking book, Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth.

Dr. Berger’swork is nothing short of revolutionary. He has spent over six years meticulously researching and traveling the globe, interviewing a diverse array of experts from governors to ranchers, scientists to entrepreneurs, all to uncover viable solutions to the climate crisis. His book presents a three-pronged approach: leveraging cutting-edge technology to achieve 100% clean renewable energy, enhancing and protecting our natural ecosystems, and updating laws and policies to foster social and environmental justice.

In this episode, we’ll explore the innovative technologies like clean steel and “green” cement, the role of forests and agricultural lands in storing greenhouse gases, and the vital social changes needed to support these efforts. Dr. Berger will also share his insights on the economic opportunities that a clean-energy transition could bring, including the creation of millions of jobs and significant financial savings.

Our discussion will delve into the political and social hurdles that stand in the way of these solutions and what we can do as individuals and communities to contribute to this critical fight.

Listeners, this is more than just an episode—it’s a call to action. Our planet’s future is in our hands, and the time to act is now. Stay tuned as we uncover the strategies and innovations that could save our Earth. And now, let’s welcome our distinguished guest, Dr. John Berger.

I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old Better Show.

My thanks to our sponsor today, Diet Smoke: beautifully balanced cannabis. Please support our sponsors as they in turn, support the show. Thanks to John Berger, his expertise, all his patience in answering my questions and his new book, Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth.My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on audio and for making things run smoothly here on the show. Please be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better ™. The Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.

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