Red Hot Summer!
Top Story: Red Hot Summer
We’re headed into another red hot summer!
That means local reporters who don’t see themselves as environmental journalists owe it to their communities to educate themselves on how global warming is impacting their beat.
At a time when The White House is working hard to deny the impact the climate crisis is having on our lives — and well-funded non-profits make it their mission to dis-inform the public, it’s imperative that we journalists consider it a key mission to educate our communities on environmental facts.
This summer is a great time to start.
Reporting Right has some tips on how to do that.
Tips on Cover Global Warming in Your Community
Do your own research - the real kind!
Get ahead of local climate stories by becoming familiar with the basic science.
Pay attention to who’s benefitting from the climate crisis in your community.
Write about the local corporations, civic leaders, funders and politicians actively working to hurt the environment.
Make sure your audience really understands when and why the climate crisis is to blame for bad/dangerous weather.
Help people see what’s happening.
Use graphics whenever you can. Seeing is believing.
Know who to go to when you need background or a quote.
Don’t be naive about the forces that don’t want journalists to report on the climate crisis. Name names when you can.
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