Can We Really Fix Climate Change Together With Mike Berners-Lee
Mon May 12 2025
In this powerful fireside chat, climate expert Mike Berners-Lee joins Chris Caldwell, CEO of United Renewables and host of the Conversations on Climate podcast, to tackle the uncomfortable truth behind why we’re still failing to address climate change, despite decades of scientific knowledge.
Speaking at the London Business School Alumni Sustainability Club, Mike Berners-Lee reveals how the climate crisis is, at its core, a crisis of truth, and why that matters for every one of us.
We answer the question Can We Really Fix Climate Change Together?
Key insights include:
• Why knowledge alone isn’t enough to drive climate action
• How systematic deception blocks meaningful progress
• The crucial role of truth in leadership and decision-making
• Why businesses must evolve to serve both people and planet
• Practical ways to challenge misinformation and drive real change
As author of the 2024 book A Climate of Truth: Power, Privilege and the Path to Climate Justice, and professor at Lancaster University, Berners-Lee combines stark realism with grounded hope. His latest work focuses on the urgent need for truth, transparency, and justice in our collective climate response.
Whether you’re a student, business leader, or concerned citizen, this conversation offers critical insight into how we can work together to create honest, informed, and lasting climate solutions.
REFERENCES
Small World Consulting: https://www.sw-consulting.co.uk/mike-berners-lee
Lancaster University: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/about-us/people/mike-berners-lee
BOOKS: A Climate of Truth: Why We Need It and How to Get It: https://bit.ly/4k7urRa
There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years: https://bit.ly/42VcXlq
How Bad are Bananas?: The Carbon Footprint of Everything: https://bit.ly/4j42ZmB
The Burning Question: We Can't Burn Half the World's Oil, Coal and Gas. So How Do We Quit?: https://bit.ly/42ThtRp
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In this powerful fireside chat, climate expert Mike Berners-Lee joins Chris Caldwell, CEO of United Renewables and host of the Conversations on Climate podcast, to tackle the uncomfortable truth behind why we’re still failing to address climate change, despite decades of scientific knowledge. Speaking at the London Business School Alumni Sustainability Club, Mike Berners-Lee reveals how the climate crisis is, at its core, a crisis of truth, and why that matters for every one of us. We answer the question Can We Really Fix Climate Change Together? Key insights include: • Why knowledge alone isn’t enough to drive climate action • How systematic deception blocks meaningful progress • The crucial role of truth in leadership and decision-making • Why businesses must evolve to serve both people and planet • Practical ways to challenge misinformation and drive real change As author of the 2024 book A Climate of Truth: Power, Privilege and the Path to Climate Justice, and professor at Lancaster University, Berners-Lee combines stark realism with grounded hope. His latest work focuses on the urgent need for truth, transparency, and justice in our collective climate response. Whether you’re a student, business leader, or concerned citizen, this conversation offers critical insight into how we can work together to create honest, informed, and lasting climate solutions. REFERENCES Small World Consulting: https://www.sw-consulting.co.uk/mike-berners-lee Lancaster University: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/about-us/people/mike-berners-lee BOOKS: A Climate of Truth: Why We Need It and How to Get It: https://bit.ly/4k7urRa There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years: https://bit.ly/42VcXlq How Bad are Bananas?: The Carbon Footprint of Everything: https://bit.ly/4j42ZmB The Burning Question: We Can't Burn Half the World's Oil, Coal and Gas. So How Do We Quit?: https://bit.ly/42ThtRp ***** This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with London Business School. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL