Chapter 1: Fundamentals on Climate Change Communication 7/9

Nothing personal

The main message that the user of this module needs to focus on is that climate change is not a matter of opinions, but it is based on scientific evidence (facts) that can be measured.

If you are preparing a news article or a public speech, pay attention to every single word you use. Committing mistakes while communicating climate change might lead into failures such as the spreading of fake news. Find trustworthy sources able to provide you with definitions and references to scientific studies. Relying on peer-reviewed articles is always a good idea, since they enable the collection of scientific evidence elaborated by experts, therefore reducing the risk of sharing personal opinions based on subjective beliefs.

For more information attend the course Introduction to Media Literacy.