Publication Date
4-2022
School
School of Communication
Major
Digital Media and Communication Arts
Keywords
media, climate change, environmental journalism
Disciplines
Journalism Studies | Mass Communication | Natural Resources and Conservation
Recommended Citation
Farmer, Renee, "Media Coverage of Anthropogenic Climate Change: Analysis of Coverage, Issues, and Implications for Public Engagement and Government Policy" (2022). Senior Honors Theses. 1180.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/1180
Abstract
Media coverage of climate change is responsible for shaping both public understanding and government policies regarding the environment. The public relies on the media to translate the oftentimes complex terminology, processes, and implications of environmental research and findings. Unfortunately, miscommunication frequently occurs as the media seek to bridge this knowledge gap, with implications including hostile public sentiment, failure to take necessary action, and ineffective or harmful governmental policies. This thesis will provide an overview of how the media cover climate change, including analyses of both poor and successful coverage of issues, identification of risks and reoccurring problems present in media coverage of environmental issues, and implications for public engagement and government policy.
Included in
Journalism Studies Commons, Mass Communication Commons, Natural Resources and Conservation Commons
