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Media coverage is nearly 2x as likely to take a fear-driven approach than to highlight positive examples of climate action. ⤵️ With COP28 starting in just over a week, we worked with Mark J. at Reputation Works on a report showing the critical role of the media in educating on climate change. The Simply Thought team analysed more than 2,300 articles from 45 outlets in 11 countries, finding that (among other things): 📈 Less than 7% of coverage provides real-world examples of what can be done to reduce pollution while creating a sense of fear runs through nearly 12% of articles. 📈 Media coverage of national and local government’s climate action is the single biggest topic of media coverage, making up nearly two-thirds of all articles analysed. 📈 Nearly two-thirds of media coverage praises what businesses are doing, with less than 1 in 10 articles criticising their actions. Check out the report with more insights and takeaways on telling better climate change stories here or download it in full using the link in the comments. What are your thoughts? Any findings that surprised you or takeaways you don't agree with? Let us know! ⤵️

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