TV Meteorologists Skeptical of Global Warming

A George Mason University poll found that 63% of TV meteorologists believe global warming is caused mostly by natural causes; 23% believe global warming is a scam. Check out Science Friday, April 9, 1-2 PM, on KNOW-FM (91.1).

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Friday, April 9th, 2010

Weathercasters and Climate Change

Recently, George Mason University surveyed over 500 broadcast TV members of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association, looking to discover their views about global warming. While 87% of the weathercasters said they had discussed global warming, 63% of those surveyed said that reported global warming is caused mostly by natural changes in the environment. 25% indicated it isn’t happening at all. And 23% said they agreed with the statement "global warming is a scam." In this segment, live from Norman, Oklahoma, we'll talk about TV weathercasters and climate change. What's their role in communicating the science to the public?

Guests

Greg Carbin Warning Coordination Meteorologist NOAA Storm Prediction Center Norman, Oklahoma

Edward Maibach Director, Center for Climate Change Communication George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia

Hank Jenkins-Smith Professor, Political Science Director, Center for Risk and Crisis Management University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma

Related Links

• Center for Climate Change Communication survey report (pdf)
• AMS statement on climate change
• National Weather Association: climate change

Segment produced by:Christopher Intagliata