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Attention Environmental Advocates: Avoid ‘Cute Critters’ and other Communications Traps

Attention Environmental Advocates: Avoid ‘Cute Critters’ and other Communications Traps August 09 2016 This is the second in a series about framing ocean and climate change. A fuzzy polar bear cub against an expanse of melting snow. A seal pup slicked in oil. A newborn orangutan clutching its mother’s breast as she swings through...

Climate & Ocean Science, Communications Techniques, Interpretation, Social Science Research

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Communicating in the Swamp: How to Navigate Public Thinking About Climate and Ocean Change

Communicating in the Swamp: How to Navigate Public Thinking About Climate and Ocean Change July 22 2016  This is the first in a series about framing ocean and climate change. When people think about oceans this summer, they might think of a good vacation spot—a place to spread out the beach towel, pop up the umbrella, and relax...

Climate & Ocean Science, Communications Techniques, Interpretation, Social Science Research

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Correcting the ‘Non-Debate’ Debate about Framing Climate Change

Correcting the ‘Non-Debate’ Debate about Framing Climate Change by Julie Sweetland, June 02 2016 Most people are familiar with the “non-debate” debate between the overwhelming majority of scientists who conclude that fossil fuels are contributing to disruptions to the climate system and the tiny but vocal few who deny it. Now,...

Communications Techniques, Interpretation, Media Communications, Productive Public Discourse, Social Science Research

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