How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn
TED Talks Daily
2025/05/19
How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn
How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn

TED Talks Daily
2025/05/19
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In environmental reporting, “it's not always about the big climate story,” says journalist Katherine Dunn. She challenges newsrooms to rethink how they cover climate change, connecting to the things readers love — whether that’s jobs, football or even a go...
Highlights
Highlights
Climate change reporting often struggles to capture public attention, not because the issue lacks importance, but because it’s frequently presented in a way that feels distant or abstract. In this podcast, journalist Katherine Dunn offers fresh insights on how to make climate stories more engaging by grounding them in everyday interests and concerns. Rather than relying solely on dramatic headlines or scientific jargon, she argues that journalists should connect climate issues to the things people already care about—whether it’s their job, local culture, or even a favorite fruit. The discussion outlines practical strategies for transforming overlooked climate stories into compelling narratives that resonate on a personal level.
Chapters
Chapters
Why Climate Stories Struggle to Connect with Audiences
00:00How Journalists Can Make Climate Change Feel Personal
03:00Real-World Examples: Climate Stories That Actually Resonate
08:06Building a Network for Better Climate Journalism
13:40Transcript
Transcript
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