Beyond the Headlines: The Role of Climate Journalism in Shaping Public Awareness

Celeste Gracia Environment Reporter /WUNC

Ely Portillo /WFAE

Jack Igelman Environment Reporter /Carolina Public Press

Lisa Sorg Environment, climate change and energy reporter /NC Newsline

Sammy Fretwell Environment Reporter /The State

In this session, we hear from veteran climate journalists about their experiences covering the climate crisis, the impact of their work on public awareness and policy and the important stories they feel they are missing. The audience will have an opportunity to share with the journalists what they feel is missing from climate coverage.