Media and Climate Change

Jess highlights the stark contrast in public response to Covid-19 versus climate change, attributing it to the immediacy of the former's threat to life. She emphasizes that the real issue lies not in the science itself, but in how climate change is communicated and misrepresented in the media, particularly by politically biased outlets. Through her studies, she reveals the significant impact of media portrayal on public understanding and action regarding climate issues.