How the press in 45 countries and territories portrays climate change

Thomas Howell — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:05:34 GMT

I came across this article that looks at how media in different countries frame climate change issues. The study admits it may be more effective to use a larger sample size, but I thought it provides a useful, if general, overview.

"The news media from richer countries tend to frame climate change as a scientific issue. This finding makes sense as wealthier countries have more financial resources devoted to scientific research on climate change. News content from poorer countries, however, is more likely to emphasize the international relations and natural impact aspects of climate change. These are developing countries, where resources to mitigate the effects of climate change are sparse. Thus, they need international support in dealing with this transnational environmental phenomenon. The media portrayal of climate change has, therefore, reflected this reality. This study also discovered that the media from countries with more severe weather tend to frame climate change with an emphasis on its natural impact. It is possible that in reporting on the issue, journalists tend to look for the cause of natural disasters. Thus, climate change-related issues emerged in the media coverage of countries with more severe weather (i.e., The Philippines, Gambia, etc.) more frequently."

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How the press in 45 countries and territories portrays climate change