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Best practices for climate journalism

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Climate is a relatively new beat with its own set of reporting opportunities and challenges. Here's some advice to maximize your impact on the beat.

1. Know your audience

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2. Make the climate connection

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3. Remember, climate is a story for every beat

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4. Humanize and localize the story

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5. Center climate justice

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6. Know the science, but talk like a real person

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7. Tell the whole story, including solutions

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8. Beware of greenwashing

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9. Treat activists like newsmakers

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10. Don't get spun

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11. Do not platform climate denialists

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12. Pick visuals carefully

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13. Take care of yourself

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