Description
When it comes to communicating climate science, weathercasters are uniquely positioned to connect the facts to viewers’ experiences. TV meteorologists are trusted members of their communities, and they’re often the only scientists the general public hears from regularly. How they communicate can shape public understanding and depoliticize a topic that has become disturbingly divisive.
But in some parts of the country, politics continues to get in the way of the facts. So how do weathercasters effectively communicate weather and climate information in a way that resonates across political lines?
Guests:
John Morales, Hurricane Specialist, WTVJ NBC6 Miami
Bernadette Woods Placky, Climate Central Chief Meteorologist, Climate Matters Director; VP of Engagement
Chris Gloninger, Senior Climate Scientist, Woods Hole Group, Inc.
Amber Sullins, Chief Meteorologist, ABC15 Phoenix
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