Public understanding of global warming

1991 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 331-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willett Kempton
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Public Understanding

Mass communication and public understanding of environmental problems: the case of global warming

2000 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith R. Stamm ◽  
Fiona Clark ◽  
Paula Reynolds Eblacas
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Global Climate Change ◽  
Mass Communication ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
General Sense

Public understanding of global warming, also known as global climate change, is treated here as an example of a mass communication problem that has yet to be adequately solved. A survey of metropolitan area residents found that although people are aware of this problem in a general sense, understanding of particular causes, possible consequences, and solutions is more limited. Both mass media and interpersonal communication appear to make a positive contribution to understanding, as well as to perpetuating some popular misconceptions.

Research-Based Climate Change Public Education Programs

2014 ◽  
pp. 1113-1123
Author(s):  
Mary Beth Hartman
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Opinion Leadership ◽  
Issue Framing ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Effective Strategies

Despite widespread natural disasters being linked to a warming planet, Americans continue to be a nation divided on climate change-related issues. This division and resulting disengagement stand between the implementation of new and effective policies. There is a critical need to move beyond the gridlocked debate on global warming to a place where decision makers can begin to develop effective strategies to make our communities and future more resilient. An informed and engaged public is necessary to implement change. Utilizing the research behind science communication, opinion leadership, and issue framing, effective public education programs and campaigns can be developed to build public understanding and engagement. This is explored in this chapter.

Research-Based Climate Change Public Education Programs

2017 ◽  
pp. 992-1003
Author(s):  
Mary Beth Hartman
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Opinion Leadership ◽  
Issue Framing ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Effective Strategies

Despite widespread natural disasters being linked to a warming planet, Americans continue to be a nation divided on climate change-related issues. This division and resulting disengagement stand between the implementation of new and effective policies. There is a critical need to move beyond the gridlocked debate on global warming to a place where decision makers can begin to develop effective strategies to make our communities and future more resilient. An informed and engaged public is necessary to implement change. Utilizing the research behind science communication, opinion leadership, and issue framing, effective public education programs and campaigns can be developed to build public understanding and engagement. This is explored in this chapter.

Media evolution and public understanding of climate science

2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (02) ◽  
pp. 20-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann E. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
News Coverage ◽  
Climate Science ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Media Environment ◽  
Information Exposure ◽  
Media Source ◽  
Nationally Representative

This paper employs public opinion data from a nationally representative probability sample to examine how information encounters and exposure to different media sources relate to individuals' beliefs about global warming. The analyses indicate that media source exposure (i.e., exposure to news and information about science presented through different media outlets), intentional information exposure (i.e., deliberate exposure to global warming news coverage), and inadvertent information exposure (i.e., unplanned exposure to news and information about science that is encountered online while searching for other forms of information) relate to beliefs about global warming, in significant and meaningful ways. Namely, the findings show that both intentional information exposure and inadvertent online information exposure associate with disbelief in human-made causes, catalysts, and consequences of global warming. Theoretical and social implications of the findings are discussed and contextualized in light of the rapidly evolving media environment.

Media evolution and public understanding of climate science

2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann E. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
News Coverage ◽  
Climate Science ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Media Environment ◽  
Information Exposure ◽  
Media Source ◽  
Nationally Representative

This paper employs public opinion data from a nationally representative probability sample to examine how information encounters and exposure to different media sources relate to individuals' beliefs about global warming. The analyses indicate thatmedia source exposure(i.e., exposure to news and information about science presented through different media outlets),intentional information exposure(i.e., deliberate exposure to global warming news coverage), andinadvertent information exposure(i.e., unplanned exposure to news and information about science that is encountered online while searching for other forms of information) relate to beliefs about global warming, in significant and meaningful ways. Namely, the findings show that both intentional information exposure and inadvertent online information exposure associate withdisbeliefin human-made causes, catalysts, and consequences of global warming. Theoretical and social implications of the findings are discussed and contextualized in light of the rapidly evolving media environment.

scholarly journals Cloudy skies: assessing public understanding of global warming

2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
John D. Sterman ◽  
Linda Booth Sweeney
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Public Understanding
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