Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth

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Groundbreaking solutions to the climate crisis from scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs and activists, offering hope to all readers concerned about our planet's future. Offers practical actions grounded in technological and economic advances with an introduction by former United States senator Russ Feingold. Solving the Climate Crisis is a critical resource that makes a believable and detailed case that there is a path forward to save our environment. Using today's technology and without presuming a dramatically different sociopolitical reality from the one in which we already live, the book focuses on three essential areas for action- The technological dimension- move to 100% clean renewable energy as fast as we possibly can; The ecological dimension- enhance and protect natural ecosystems (protect, restore, and plant forests, and alter how we grow, process, and consume food); The social dimension- updating and creating new laws, policies and economic measures, and recentering human values. Based on more than 6 years of research, Berger traveled the nation and abroad to interview governors, mayors, ranchers, scientists, engineers, business leaders, energy experts, and financiers as well as carbon farmers, solar and wind innovators, forest protectors, non-profit leaders, and activists. With real world examples, an explanation of cutting-edge technologies in solar and wind, and political organizing tactics, Solving the Climate Crisis provides a practical road map for how we effectively combat climate change. Replacing the fossil-fuel system with a newly invigorated, modernized, clean-energy economy will produce tens of millions of new jobs and save trillions of dollars. Protecting the climate is thus potentially the greatest economic opportunity of our time.

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"Ifyoure looking for an authoritative, comprehensive, and highly readable account of the solutions that we have in our hands today to address the climate crisis, go no further than John J. Bergers wonderful new book, Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth." Michael Mann, Presidential Distinguished Professor, University of Pennsylvania, and author of Our Fragile Moment

"Inspiring, lucid, and highly readable, Solving the Climate Crisis shows what we can do now in every realm of our economy and society to combat climate change. It's a deeply insightful, knowledgeable, and passionatetour de forceshowing how the right policiesimplementednowcould savethe United Statestrillions of dollars while protecting our democracy and environment." Russ Feingold, former United States Senator

John Berger has produced a critically important book at just the right time. In a moment of immense urgency on climate, Johns book walks us through the solutions and strategies the world needs to address the most important challenge of our time. His book is a ray of light in a challenging time. David Hochschild, Chair, California Energy Commission

Solving the Climate Crisis is a vital tool and voice that is urgently needed right now. We do not need more books about doom-and-gloom and dysfunction. We do need to inspire decision-makers with a path forward and let wavering politicians and bureaucrats know that we can solve the climate crisis with a combination of personal, local, state, regional, national and global actions. Bruce Hamilton, former National Policy Director, Sierra Club

An important book that will have broad appeal not just to the millions concerned about climate change but to readers interested in new scientific and technological breakthroughs and in ways of sparking a national economic renewal. John H. Adams, Founding Director, Natural Resources Defense Council

John Berger combines authoritative science, accessible writing and persuasive logic to provide a vital book for creating a future worthy of the next generations. His work is a gift to our best possibilities on this planet. Norman Solomon, National Director, RootsAction Education Fund and author of War Made Invisible

A scientifically reliable overview of currently available climate solutions,Solving the Climate Crisisprovides thought-provoking coverage of proven, cost-effective technologies and strategies that could be scaled up to hugely reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate. Especially useful as an overview for introductory classes, the book also offers innovative policies that will interest students of transportation, industry, buildings, and the power sector, all presented in a lively, interesting style. John Harte, Distinguished Professor of the Graduate School, Energy and Resources Group, UC Berkeley.

Author Bio

JOHN J. BERGER Ph.D. is an environmental science and policy specialist, prize-winning author, and journalist. A graduate of Stanford and the University of California, he has written over 100 articles and papers on climate change and transitioning to clean energy. His journalism has appeared in Scientific American, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe and others. He has been a consultant to the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, corporations, utilities, and the U.S. Congress, as well as a newspaperman, editor, and a professor at the University of Maryland. John co-founded the Nuclear Information and Resource Service to assist citizen safe-energy groups and founded Restoring the Earth, to bring environmental restoration to national attention. He lives in El Cerrito, CA.