In this Climate Chat episode, host Dan Miller interviews WFLA Chief Meteorologist and Climate Specialist Jeff Berardelli about climate change, climate communications, and the upcoming super-strong El Niño.
Jeff Berardelli is the Chief Meteorologist and Climate Specialist at WFLA-TV (NBC) in Tampa, Florida, and a highly regarded national voice in climate communication. Over a 25-year broadcast career—which includes serving as a national meteorologist for CBS News—he has specialized in bridging the gap between daily local weather forecasting and the broader physics of global climate change. Berardelli holds a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from Cornell University and an M.A. in Climate and Society from Columbia University, academic foundations he leverages to make complex environmental science accessible, visual, and highly engaging for the public through initiatives like "Jeff's Climate Classroom."
Jeff's WFLA page: https://www.wfla.com/author/jeff-berardelli/
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Dan Miller has been giving talks around the world on the need for urgent climate action for over 20 years. He is co-founder of The Roda Group, a climate-tech venture capital group, and he serves as an advisor for other climate funds and climate-focused non-profit groups. He started Climate Chat in 2021 on Clubhouse and added YouTube in 2023.
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