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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