How might the way climate change is discussed in the media and by politicians influence climate change research and funding for that research? 

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Discussion:

A hot-button issue around the world is climate change. Although most scientists agree that climate change exists and are the result of human activity, debates about this issue remain heated and polarized. In the arenas of politics, media, and public opinion, it seems that the “sides” of the issue are based more on contrasting belief systems and assumptions than on scientific evidence. Before participating in this discussion, make sure you read the module resources. You should include examples and other supporting evidence from the module resources in your posts.

Discussing challenges that face our world often means investigating opinions and ideas different from your own. Remember to remain thoughtful and respectful towards your peers and instructor in your discussion post and replies.

Create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts.

For your initial post, address the following:

1. How might the way climate change is discussed in the media and by politicians influence climate change research and funding for that research?
2. How can bias, beliefs, assumptions, and values influence what we know and how we approach contemporary global issues related to the natural sciences?

How might the way climate change is discussed in the media and by politicians influence climate change research and funding for that research?

Introduction

The media and politicians can have a big influence on how scientists frame their research. Sometimes that influence is positive, but sometimes it’s negative. This article will explore how climate change has been framed in the media and by politicians over time, what those patterns mean for science funding and research, and where things are headed in terms of framing climate change now or in the future.

The media frames the issue.

What does the media frame?

The way the media frames a story can be very important. For example, if you read an article about climate change that focuses on how it will affect polar bears and penguins, you may get a very different understanding of how global warming affects humans than if you read an article about climate change that focuses on its effects on coral reefs or rainforests. This is because both types of articles are correct! In fact, all three types (polar bear vs human vs coral reef) could be true at once! But which story do we choose? The answer depends on who wrote it and why they wrote it.

Politicians frame the issue.

Politicians have a different agenda than climate scientists. They are trying to convince the public that their actions are good for society, and they need to frame the issue as something that is in everyone’s best interest. Politicians also know what their audience wants, so they will frame issues based on those desires.

Finally, politicians need to be aware of how they frame issues because this can influence people’s perception of them (e.g., whether or not you think someone is good at governing).

Public opinion influences policy.

Public opinion influences policy. The public is often influenced by the media and politicians, who are also influenced by scientists. Scientists have a lot of power because they can publish their findings in journals or books that will be read by other scientists and other people who work in academia or government agencies. This means that if you want your research to be accepted as valid (and maybe even used), then you need to make sure it’s worth reading!

Scientists frame the issue.

Scientists are the experts in climate change, so it’s important for them to be aware of how issues are framed by others. Scientists need to be careful about how they frame issues and make sure that their work isn’t misrepresented in the media or by politicians.

Scientists also need to be aware of what other scientists are saying about climate change—and not just those who agree with them. This can help you understand which arguments might actually work better than others during an argument or debate on television or radio shows, where many people don’t have access to scientific evidence like experts do (though these same people may sometimes share their opinions online).

Scientists care about how issues are framed, but they also need to be aware of how issues are framed by others

Scientists should also be aware that the way climate change is framed by others can influence their research and funding decisions. For example, scientists may choose to focus on the effects of climate change on one species or ecosystem, instead of an entire ecosystem or species. They may choose not to study certain aspects of climate change because they feel it will not be a high priority for society (for example, if there are more pressing issues).

Scientists should also be aware that public opinion plays an important role in shaping policy decisions related to global warming; this includes both what politicians say publicly and what they do behind closed doors when making decisions about how much money should go toward researching specific topics related to global warming (such as sea level rise).

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is clear that the media and politicians matter a lot when it comes to framing climate change as an issue that needs urgent action. But this is not the whole story. Scientists are also very concerned about how they are talked about by politicians and media figures, so they need to be aware of this problem if they want their research to make a real difference in reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world.