So You're Thinking About Writing A Climate Book?

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 and edited 11 books, including three previous books on climate change, and written over 100 articles 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, a newspaperman and an editor, and he has taught at the University of Maryland and elsewhere. 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, California.

Danielle Arigoni is an urban planner and community resilience expert. She currently serves as Managing Director for Policy and Solutions at National Housing Trust (NHT), where she provides strategic direction for the organization’s sustainability and resilience policy efforts, oversight and guidance for NHT’s state and local advisory services, and leadership for NHT’s fundraising and communications teams. She is also author of Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation (Island Press, October 2023) which explores the impacts of climate change on a rapidly growing demographic – people over 65 – and the need for community-scale solutions to reduce risk for all.

Prior to joining NHT in 2022, Danielle served as Director of Livable Communities at AARP where she designed and implemented a robust nationwide initiative to create more vibrant communities for all ages through publications, technical assistance programs, and advocacy. Danielle has also previously held leadership positions in HUD’s Office of Sustainable Communities and EPA’s smart growth office, playing a central role in developing policy and implementing programs under the HUD-DOT-EPA Partnership for Sustainable Communities and in HUD’s groundbreaking $1 billion National Disaster Resilience Competition. Danielle holds a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University, and serves as a Board Member for the League of American Bicyclists and Smart Growth America.

Sandi Schwartz is an award-winning environmental author and freelance journalist with over 20 years of experience effectively and creatively communicating to diverse audiences in the areas of sustainability, home and garden, nature, and wellness. Her bylines include Yahoo!, MSN, Dwell, Success, Verywell, mindbodygreen, BobVila.com, Family Handyman, TechTarget, Earth911, and many more publications. Her book, Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer, focuses on the mental health benefits of nature and has been featured in The Washington Post, USA Today, National Geographic, Yahoo!, Good Housekeeping, Library Journal, Authority Magazine, and more. She is the recipient of multiple awards, including ASJA’s Arlene Book Award: Books That Make a Difference. Previously, she held positions at the National Academies; United States Environmental Protection Agency; and Cadmus, an environmental consulting firm where she worked on EPA’s ENERGY STAR and indoor air quality programs. Sandi is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), ACES: The Society for Editing, Editorial Freelancers Association, and GardenComm: Garden Communicators International. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies at The George Washington University, a Master of Arts in Government with an Environmental Focus at Johns Hopkins University, and a Specialization Certificate in Foundations of Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She splits time between Florida and New Jersey with her family.