Ethan writes about how attribution science can help journalists cover extreme heat with more precision, context, and usefulness for communities.
“El Niño will likely give journalists around the world a slew of record-breaking weather events to cover this year. In these moments, reporters must avoid temptations to either leave out climate change or claim the sky is falling faster or more irreversibly than it is. Rather, they should remember that the best climate journalism recognizes that community needs come first, science must be communicated precisely and holistically, and flashy headlines only degrade trust in the long run.”
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