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Battling a Climate Change Backlash

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Battling a Climate Change Backlash

How to improve reporting on extreme weather in an age of denialism and cutbacks

by Jill Hopke

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KCAL News reporter Jeff Nguyen interviews a resident whose home burned in the Eaton Fire on Jan. 9, 2025, in Altadena, CA. Reporters covering climate-related issues and extreme weather events can improve coverage in many ways, from providing things like evacuation maps and social media updates, to explaining the science behind climate change. Kirby Lee/AP
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