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Meteorologist quits due to death threat after climate change reporting
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Meteorologist Chris Gloninger, an 18-year veteran in TV, announced he was leaving the business.
Gloninger citied a death threat he received after reporting on the climate crisis as one of the reasons for his decision.
A quick goodbye. More later. I’ll be focusing on my health, family and combating the— Chris Gloninger (@ChrisGloninger)
#ClimateCrisis. pic.twitter.com/2pGipELgNN June 21, 2023
Gloninger said his career in TV spanned five states and seven stations. He had spent the last two years at KCCI in Des Moines, Iowa.
"To the friends and colleagues I've met along the way, a big thank you for your kindness and support," he said in a statement.
In July 2022, Gloninger posted a tweet that said he had received his first threat, followed by several harassing emails, after reporting on climate change.
More than 90% of parents say they are concerned about the issue of climate change.
"Getting sick and tired of your liberal conspiracy theory on weather," one of the emails stated. Another email said, "What's your home address, we conservative Iowans would like to give you an Iowan welcome you will never forget."
Gloninger said the criticism of his climate change reporting left him with post-traumatic stress disorder. However, that won't stop him from highlighting the issue going forward.
In his statement, Gloninger said he will now devote his time to "finding sustainable solutions and fostering positive change."
He asked his followers to also join in on the fight against climate change.
"Let's confront this challenge head on and shape a more resilient future for generations to come," he stated.
Atmospheric CO2 is now 50% higher than it was before the start of the industrial revolution.
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Climate change is now a driver of the world’s economy. The impact is profound:
- Catastrophic weather events — hurricanes, floods, droughts, high temperatures — are more frequent and more extreme. The cost can be measured in both the initial damage caused and the longer-term impact on the economy.
- Vulnerable communities are increasing climate-related investments, hardening infrastructure and taking other protective measures.
- Investment in carbon capture and storage technologies is increasingly rapidly.
- Governments are making investments and crafting regulations to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
On top of all of this is the cost of uncertainty. As the Fourth National Climate Assessment, released in 2018 by the U.S. Global Change Research Program, says, “The assumption that current and future climate conditions will resemble the recent past is no longer valid.”