The Climate Change Story: Bridging the Gap Between Science ... · Different projects and programs,...
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Bernadette Woods PlackyClimate Central
September, 2019
The Climate Change Story:Bridging the Gap Between Science & The Public
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Different projects and programs, same mission
Climate change is personal
• Sea Level Rise • Journalism – morphed• World Weather Attribution • Research – morphed• Climate Matters• Climate Matters in the Newsroom
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Bernadette Woods PlackyNovember 7, 2018
CLIMATE MATTERS
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Climate MattersTV Meteorologists are in a Unique Position
• Trusted messengers• Large and dedicated audience • Scientists• Skilled communicators; locally • Extreme weather is how most people experience climate
change
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770 TV Mets • 180 Markets • 244 Cities Produced
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Yearly TV Hits
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*Through July
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How We Do It• Focus on the science• Localize data whenever possible• Make it simple and clear• Operate on a news cycle• Produce content weekly, multiple formats, English & Spanish
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WeatherPower.climatecentral.org
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Climate MattersIn The Newsroom
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Medialibrary.climatecentral.org
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Lessons Learned
Climate Matters• Underestimated barriers• Relationships and trust take time• Power of network building• Media likes good content
• KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE - topic, tone, timing• Meet people where they are• Personalize/localize • Tell a story
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