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August 3, 2006
‘Climate porn’ turning off public from action
New report of the Institute for Public Policy Research (London, UK) reveals spin and alarmism in public climate debate
The alarmist language used to discuss climate change is tantamount to ‘climate porn’, offering a thrilling spectacle but ultimately distancing the public from the problem,according to new research published today by the Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr).
The research analysed more than 600 articles from the UK press, as well as over 90 TV, radio and press ads, news clips and websites to find out how the media, government and green groups are communicating climate change.
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