The Climate, the Environment, and the Media: Part 2

SHOW NOTESUPDATED INFORMATION: In this acclaimed classical rebroadcast we take the news-media to task for its appalling lack of coverage in this critical time of climate and ecological breakdown. We need to hold the media accountable for their miserable record of reporting on our fossil fuel-driven climate emergency.The news media is powerful, influential and should be a substantial and reliable source in our increasingly unlivable world.This episode’s webpage (linked below) includes updated information on what you can do to shift environmental and climate news coverage from being just a reactionary SOURCE to being a valuable RESOURCE of information.Why are climate and environmental stories such a ratings killer? How cozy is mass media and the fossil fuel corporations? Which news outlets are doing an exceptional job of covering this – the biggest story in the world? How can we get the best minds in media to give sustained attention to this most important story in a way that will create change?The climate and extinction crises are barreling toward us like a run-away freight train. What do we hear in the media – crickets. How can we turn that around?Remember, the main purpose of the media is to hold those in power accountable. Can we use that knowledge to hold those medial authorities accountable? What does Taylor Swift's cat have against climate change?Episode Webpage New-Media Part 1 (updated)Episode Webpage: News-Media Part 2 (updated) "A CALL TO ACT" :  A Comprehensive On-line Encyclopedia of Eco-Solutions