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Bernadette Placky
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Chief Meteorologist and Climate Matters Program Director, Climate Central
Beats
Events , Weather , Daily Forecasts , Traffic , Severe Weather
Content
Localized Climate Reporting by TV Weathercasters Enhances Public Understanding of Climate Change as a Local Problem: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Experiment
By Irina Feygina, Teresa Myers, Bernadette Placky Verified, Sean Sublette Verified| Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS)@ The Fourth National Climate Assessment, released in 2018, offers incontrovertible evidence that climate change is already affecting individuals, communities, and businesses across the United States, and threatens to further undermine well-being, safety, and access to basic resources as it progresses (USGCRP 2018). Yet, the public response to climate change has, thus far, been tepid.
Localized Climate Reporting by TV Weathercasters Enhances Public Understanding of Climate Change as a Local Problem: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Experiment
By Irina Feygina, Teresa Myers, Bernadette Placky Verified, Sean Sublette Verified| Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS)@ The Fourth National Climate Assessment, released in 2018, offers incontrovertible evidence that climate change is already affecting individuals, communities, and businesses across the United States, and threatens to further undermine well-being, safety, and access to basic resources as it progresses (USGCRP 2018). Yet, the public response to climate change has, thus far, been tepid.
Company Info
Climate Central
Climate Central, Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on climate science research and communication. It combines scientific expertise with journalistic outreach to address the impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise, extreme weather, wildfires, and drought. The organization emphasizes scientific integrity and public education, operating without advocating for specific legislation or technologies. Climate Central conducts original climate science studies and utilizes big data to analyze localized climate risks. It produces interactive maps and visual content to illustrate climate threats and generates localized storytelling to make climate impacts relatable to communities. The organization collaborates with meteorologists, journalists, and educators to share findings and publishes reports on climate science, energy transitions, and adaptation strategies. Its primary audiences include the general public, journalists, policymakers, and educators, all of whom benefit from accessible climate information and resources.
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