Taylor, Neil, and Taylor, Subhashni (2002) How science contributes to environmental reporting in British newspapers: A case study of the reporting of global warming and climate change. The Environmentalist, 22. pp. 325-331.

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Abstract

This article examines the role of science in environmental reporting in a number of British newspapers. The findings indicated that in reporting about global warming and climate change, the views of scientists were used to give legitimacy to the content of articles. However, in both the tabloids and broadsheets, there was little evidence provided, in the form of data, to substantiate the claims being made. Furthermore, uncertainties about global warming were not explored effectively. Newspaper reports tended to focus on the potential consequences of global warming, but made little attempt to address the suspected causes that would inevitably involve criticism of highly consumptive lifestyles in the west.

Item ID:	79929
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2194-5411
Copyright Information:	© 2002 Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Date Deposited:	17 Aug 2023 00:56
FoR Codes:	47 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 4701 Communication and media studies > 470103 Environmental communication @ 100%
SEO Codes:	19 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL HAZARDS > 1902 Environmental policy, legislation and standards > 190203 Environmental education and awareness @ 100%
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