An article published in the U.S. magazine Columbia Journalism Review and available online aims to provide journalists with guidance on how to “sharpen” their coverage of climate change.

According to the article’s author, science journalist Christine Russell, coverage of climate change “will grow in significance on a number of … international fronts” in 2009. Thus the article provides tips on: how to relate weather patterns and climate change; covering technological developments; choosing experts; covering policy; reporting on China; reporting the economics of climate change; and more.

Russell also provides a starter set of possible stories for reporters to consider when covering climate change in the future. And the online article includes a Web exclusive sidebar, with Web sites and online resources journalists can consult when writing about climate change.

To view the article, go to http://www.cjr.org/feature/climate_change_now_what.php

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