Media Reporting in Climate Change

Justin Gillis’ New York Times article “Panel’sWarming on Climate Risk:  Worst is Yet ToCome” and Ann Curry’s NBC special “Our Year of Extremes:  Did Climate Change Just Hit Home” differ based on content and presentation of climate change. Gillis' uses stenographer reporting, while Curry uses referee reporting. 

Gillis' stenographer reporting makes the article informative, but non-conversational. The information is just being told, one-sided, based on "he said, she said". 

Curry's referee reporting makes the article interesting and conversational. The tone and word choice, such as "dazzling icecap", allows the reader to understand the points being addressed. Visually, Curry uses graphics, photos and videos to further defend her argument. This method stands out the most to me, especially since the videos have "say dog, see dog" graphics. 

Since I am assigned to the Great Barrier Reef, I will be sure to visually articulate my claims to allow the viewer to fully understand my position. 

The result of media coverage and selective exposure