Heat, Fires, and the Climate Connection
The wildfires forecast this summer in the American West could be the biggest climate story of 2021 (until November’s Glasgow summit). And the unprecedented heat waves now scorching much of the American West are another painful sign that the climate emergency is here. Conditions are likely to worsen as much of the region is suffering severe drought and the hottest months of the year are still to come. Good journalism will not only inform people how to stay safe, but also make the climate connection to communicate what’s driving the dangers at hand.
To talk about how to cover the story, please join Covering Climate Now for our next Talking Shop webinar. We’ll discuss the science behind the heat wave, drought, and wildfires; the extreme weather that is also afflicting countries throughout the world; and how journalists can cover these stories in ways that connect with their audiences.
All bona fide journalists are invited to attend, even if their newsrooms are not formal partners of CCNow.
Panelists:- Adriene Hill, Managing Editor at NPR’s California Newsroom
- Sarah Kaplan, Climate Reporter at The Washington Post
- Sammy Roth, Energy Reporter at Los Angeles Times
Mark Hertsgaard, CCNow’s executive director, and the environment correspondent for The Nation, will moderate.
Date/Time:
Thursday, July 8th at 1pm US Eastern Time/10am US Pacific Time.
RSVP:
Reserve your spot here — You can submit your questions ahead of time in the RSVP form or during the Q&A portion of the webinar.
Questions? Please email [email protected]