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What We Learned in 2024: From GenAI to Election Co...

December 16, 2024

Important findings from our 2024 research. Read More
What We Learned in 2024: From GenAI to Election Coverage to Platform Research

Solidarity Reporting Beyond “The Latino Vote” and ...

November 25, 2024

Prompted by media discourse and criticism in the aftermath of the 2024 U.S. election, the Center for Media Engagmenent held a workshop focused on encouraging journalists to move beyond reductive, monolithic labels, and identifying specific reporting practices for doing so. Read More
Solidarity Reporting Beyond “The Latino Vote” and “The Arab Vote”
Navigating Election Prep in Battleground Areas: News Editors Share their Strategies

Navigating Election Prep in Battleground Areas: Ne...

October 31, 2024

As Election Day approaches, how are newsrooms tasked with covering contentious races handling the pressure? 10 editors at newsrooms in battleground districts or states to learn more about the opportunities and challenges they face. Read More
Navigating Election Prep in Battleground Areas: News Editors Share their Strategies

How the Climate Crisis Will Affect the Nation’s Ca...

June 15, 2024

Our country has overcome many challenges since its foundation – from the civil war to civil rights, there’s no doubt that this nation significantly impacted the course of human history. Now, the country faces one of its biggest challenges yet: climate change. Residents of Washington, DC… Read More
How the Climate Crisis Will Affect the Nation’s Capital

Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink: w...

June 15, 2024

Flooded streets. Beach closures. Store fronts underwater.  These are some notable memories of New England’s 2023 summer, the second rainiest on record.  Warmer temperatures around the globe caused rainfall to increase in the Northeast, according to experts.  “We are getting wetter in… Read More
Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink: when climate changes water at the kitchen tap

Californians expected to experience worsening heal...

June 15, 2024

A federal climate change assessment released in November warns of worsening health impacts due to climate change — effects which are already being seen in California. In California, temperatures have already begun to climb and wildfires have intensified, a… Read More
Californians expected to experience worsening health impacts due to climate change, says expert

The Concrete Jungle: Where Dreams—or Climate Night...

June 15, 2024

In Alicia Keys and Jay-Z’s 2009 hit song, “Empire State of Mind,” they describe New York City as the concrete jungle where dreams are made of. For some New Yorkers, those dreams include saving their planet by first, saving their city. From Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvescent… Read More
The Concrete Jungle: Where Dreams—or Climate Nightmares—Are Made Of

The plot thickens: a green alternative for stormwa...

June 15, 2024

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, fans of the men’s basketball team enjoyed March Madness as they saw the Illini reach the Elite Eight during the NCAA Tournament. But another kind of March Madness was happening on campus – the Rain Garden Rumble at the Red… Read More
The plot thickens: a green alternative for stormwater management

Warming Temps in Colorado Worsen Existing Issues L...

June 15, 2024

Russ Schumacher, a climatologist and atmospheric science professor at Colorado State University, said drought is the most noticeable effect of climate change in the state. (Courtesy photo from the Colorado State University’s website) From 1980 until 2023, statewide annual temperatures in Colorado warmed 2.2 degrees Fahrenheit, a… Read More
Warming Temps in Colorado Worsen Existing Issues Like Drought, Climatologist Says

The Science Behind the Effects of Climate Change i...

June 15, 2024

Extreme weather events from intense wildfires to heavy rains have plagued California, the nation’s most populous state, in recent years. The deadliest wildlife in state history, the Camp Fire, killed 85 people and destroyed over 90 percent of homes in Paradise, a small town in a rural region… Read More
The Science Behind the Effects of Climate Change in California

How Climate Change is Affecting Florida & Wha...

June 15, 2024

In a 2022 global report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, some of the world’s top scientists agreed that “The scientific evidence is unequivocal: climate change is a threat to human well-being and the health of the planet. Any… Read More
How Climate Change is Affecting Florida & What’s Being Done About It

How Global Warming Is Changing the Landscape of Ne...

June 15, 2024

Mountain Day is a favorite tradition among Smith College students in Northampton, Massachusetts. Every year in the early fall semester, classes are canceled, the President of the College hands out apple cider donuts, and the college provides transport for students to go apple picking. This year, apple-picking wasn’t… Read More
How Global Warming Is Changing the Landscape of New England

Climate Gentrification Threats in Tennessee

June 15, 2024

Priced out of my hometown New York City during the pandemic, I arrived in Tennessee for an artist residency on a donkey farm 3 years ago looking for a solution to what I’d hoped was a short-term issue of homelessness. After unexpectedly falling in love at 40 with… Read More
Climate Gentrification Threats in Tennessee

Farming Through Uncertainty

June 15, 2024

It is getting harder to grow food, and few people understand that better than Dr. Rachel Schattman. She’s always been a farmer, and now leads the University of Maine’s Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship, a multi-year experiment that pairs academic scientists with dozens of farmers to help plan… Read More
Farming Through Uncertainty

Results may vary: Research considers NC’s riparian...

June 15, 2024

North Carolina’s fast-growing Wake County is poised to get two things—more rain and more development. And that clash could put pressure on state-mandated 50-foot riparian buffers1, vegetated areas along bodies of water that are designed to protect the region’s Neuse River… Read More
Results may vary: Research considers NC’s riparian buffer rules

The Evolution of Washington’s Wildfire Regime: How...

June 15, 2024

Wildfires are so common in eastern Washington that “fire season” has become entrenched in local vocabularies.  The dry side of the state has been the site of repeated megafires in the last decade—fires that have taken lives, destroyed property, and charred hundreds of thousands of acres of forest… Read More
The Evolution of Washington’s Wildfire Regime: How climate change, fuel loads, and varied ecosystems contribute to landscape-level changes

Cause for Alarm! Florida’s Climate Change

June 15, 2024

Everyone has their own idea of climate change, even those who refuse to believe in it. At the eye of this hurricane of (mis)information is the large and environmentally diverse state of Florida. What many agree upon, however, is the difference between climate change… Read More
Cause for Alarm! Florida’s Climate Change

The Science Behind Phoenix’s Weather and Solutions...

June 15, 2024

It’s no secret that the desert is hot, but in the last few years the heat in Phoenix has been breaking new records. According to Arizona State climatologist and Senior Global Futures Scientist with the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory Dr. Erinanne… Read More
The Science Behind Phoenix’s Weather and Solutions to Cope with Extreme Temperatures

Water’s Triple Threat Surges in Sarasota – April 4...

June 15, 2024

Photography by Mars Productions As hurricane season 2024 draws near, forecasting is on the minds of southwest Florida’s climate scientists, who rely on modeling to predict what we’re in store for in coming years. In Florida, second only to Alaska in coastline miles,… Read More
Water’s Triple Threat Surges in Sarasota – April 4 designated as Hurricane Day

The Impact of Climate Change in New York State: Co...

June 15, 2024

New York City is known for its nightlife, culture, and creativity, but things are also heating up throughout the state – and not in a good way. According to a report by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) on… Read More
The Impact of Climate Change in New York State: Coastal cities in particular face flooding and pricey damage

Midwest Climate Change Introduces A New Hardiness ...

June 15, 2024

For Kansas City metro area gardeners, the latest USDA plant hardiness map revealed some surprises–many growers have watched their land warm over the last decade, pushing them from zone 6a to 6b. While the hardiness map primarily highlights the extremities of the temperature spectrum, they are a canary… Read More
Midwest Climate Change Introduces A New Hardiness Map and Challenges For Local Growers

Silent Surge: What rising sea levels do to USA’s E...

June 15, 2024

Climate change is a silent disaster. One way it notifies of its presence is by raising the sea levels. Since the 1880s, the sea level has risen by 8 inches, with the current pace of rise measuring more than an inch… Read More
Silent Surge: What rising sea levels do to USA’s East Coast

Climate Change in Central Florida

June 15, 2024

Climate change in Central Florida is creating extreme weather, such as flooding, due to the mix of inland freshwater and sealine, according to Marybeth Arcodia, a research scientist at Colorado State University whose work focuses on climate variability and predictability. Sea level rise is caused globally… Read More
Climate Change in Central Florida

Research finds children more susceptible to effect...

June 15, 2024

Missouri children may be more susceptible to adverse pollution effects, according to a Missouri primary care physician and environmental health expert. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states children are more vulnerable to climate-related hazards due to their… Read More
Research finds children more susceptible to effects of climate change

Texans Can Look To Brownsville For What To Expect ...

June 15, 2024

If you ask Dr. Christopher Gabler how climate change is impacting the state of Texas, his answer is direct: In a lot of ways, and strongly.  Gabler is Associate Professor of Plant Ecology & Sustainability at UT Rio Grande Valley, where he studies… Read More
Texans Can Look To Brownsville For What To Expect With Climate Change

Climate Change is Making Mythical Creatures in Tex...

June 15, 2024

Growing up in Austin, Texas looked different in the 90s than it does today. I don’t just mean in the way that every generation says that– “Back in my day…” I mean it in the more ominous, cracking earth, beating sun, crumpling oak trees sort of… Read More
Climate Change is Making Mythical Creatures in Texas

Expert Weighs in On How Climate Change Will Affect...

June 15, 2024

Recent developments in climatology have revealed quite a bit about the state of our planet if human production of fossil fuels continues on its current track. Scientists have recently begun focusing on ways that climate change is harming particular regions, as most prior discussions in the popular media… Read More
Expert Weighs in On How Climate Change Will Affect Ohio’s Wildlife

The Bird Population is Dwindling in “The Land of E...

June 15, 2024

New Mexico, affectionately known as “The Land of Enchantment,” boasts a diverse landscape of steppes, desert mesas, and high-elevation alpine forests. But in recent years, it appears the state’s once impressive population of bird species is dwindling. In 2020, thousands of migratory birds were found dead throughout the… Read More
The Bird Population is Dwindling in “The Land of Enchantment”

How Climate Turns Up the Volume on Idaho Wildfires

June 15, 2024

Across the globe, wildfire size and intensity has grown precipitously; a trend observed by many reports from organizations like the World Resources Institute and the United Nations. The expanding impact of fires has followed a similar trajectory within Idaho.  In 2022, the state saw 418,751 acres… Read More
How Climate Turns Up the Volume on Idaho Wildfires

In Illinois, Climate Change Issues Mirror National...

June 15, 2024

Illinois, in the country’s heartland, boasts a demographic makeup that more than just about any other state most closely mirrors that of the United States as a whole. Along the same lines, the state’s climate change challenges echo the… Read More
In Illinois, Climate Change Issues Mirror National Dilemma: Q & A With Jennifer Fraterrigo, University of Illinois professor

Chicago & Climate Change

June 15, 2024

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner famously said, “You know what they say about Chicago, if you don’t like the weather, wait fifteen minutes.” While residents can relate to Kiner’s claim about Windy City weather, the undeniable effects of climate change on… Read More
Chicago & Climate Change

“It’s not going to get better” : UNM biologist on ...

June 15, 2024

The December cooldown is a welcomed reprieve in the Grand Canyon State after Arizonans experienced record heat waves this past summer.  In 2023, Phoenix reached two grim milestones: a historic 31-day stretch of 110 degrees or higher along with hitting daily highs of 119 degrees on… Read More
“It’s not going to get better” : UNM biologist on climate change, Arizona record heat

Rising Sea Levels Threaten Florida’s Prosperity

June 15, 2024

Florida is one of the country’s fastest-growing states, but its growth and economy face significant challenges due to climate change. The biggest issue: rising sea levels. Like other states, Florida’s climate is changing… Read More
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Florida’s Prosperity
When Drivers Fail to Move Cars for NYC Street

When Drivers Fail to Move Cars for NYC Street-Clea...

June 15, 2024

It’s a New York City phenomenon: Alternate Side Parking days – typically, a once or twice-weekly, 90 minute period during which parked cars are required to move to allow for street cleaning by the mechanical brooms of NYC sanitation vehicles. But… Read More
When Drivers Fail to Move Cars for NYC Street-Cleaning – Trash left behind contributes to Flooding

No Region is Immune from Climate Change, Even So-C...

June 15, 2024

The Western New York region “is being perceived as a climate refuge or climate haven,” says Dr. Susan Spierre Clark, assistant professor in the department of environment and sustainability at the University at Buffalo. However, that moniker does not mean that Western New York cities like Rochester and… Read More
No Region is Immune from Climate Change, Even So-Called Climate Havens

Recent drought conditions render longstanding fire...

June 15, 2024

When a wildfire begins to rage, firefighters typically plan their counterattack based on the “active day, quiet night” fire cycle. This means that due to cooler and more humid conditions, the blaze tends to ease, and be easier to snuff out, after sunset. Worsening drought conditions, however, have… Read More
Recent drought conditions render longstanding fire management strategies ineffective

Cambridge health effects due to climate change inc...

June 15, 2024

Climate change is concerning for many reasons, from increased natural disasters to unbearable summer temperatures. Another major issue: the health effects climate change can cause.  The global annual temperature has increased at an average rate of .14º Fahrenheit per decade since 1880, and that rate has… Read More
Cambridge health effects due to climate change include cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, heat-related illnesses

Southern California Had Lots of Rain This Year — B...

June 13, 2024

If you live in Southern California, there’s a good chance you’ve heard that the area is in a drought. But this year, it seems nothing could be further from the truth. Warnings of rain and even mudslides have been more common in news reports than wildfires or other… Read More
Southern California Had Lots of Rain This Year — But Is It Still in a Drought?

Environmental Empathy: How “Feelings” May Turn the...

June 13, 2024

What is it going to take to bring about real change when it comes to climate change and environmental protection? Many believe climate change is a future problem, but Haley Barber, Program Director of the Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation (… Read More
Environmental Empathy: How “Feelings” May Turn the Tide on Climate Change

Future Of Climate Change Will Determine Fate Of Wy...

June 13, 2024

Although Wyoming is one of the coldest states in the lower 48 of the United States, climate change could have a severely detrimental impact on the state. Wyoming receives around half its public funding from mineral royalties. As revenue garnered from traditional fossil fuel production continues… Read More
Future Of Climate Change Will Determine Fate Of Wyoming’s Flourishing Recreation Industry

Rising Tides, Sinking Shores: Massachusetts’...

June 13, 2024

Massachusetts has over 1,500 miles of coastline vulnerable to rising sea levels caused by climate change. According to the Healey-Driscoll administration, approximately 2.5 million people call these coastal communities home. Over half live in areas known as “Environmental Justice Block Groups.”… Read More
Rising Tides, Sinking Shores: Massachusetts’ Coastal Crisis

Effects of Climate Change in Puerto Rico

June 13, 2024

Changes to the climate have been especially harsh on Puerto Rico, from tropical storms to hurricanes, sea level rise, coastal flooding, beach erosion, and extreme heat waves. According to Robert Kopp, Ph.D., 2023 was the planet’s hottest year to date. Read More
Effects of Climate Change in Puerto Rico

Chances of Massachusetts Ever Seeing a ‘White Chri...

June 13, 2024

Traditionally characterized by snow-covered landscapes and frosty temperatures, the festive season in the Bay State is undergoing a transformation due to the impacts of climate change. Climate scientists say the chances of ever seeing a ‘White Christmas’ in Massachusetts again may become the exception, as milder… Read More
Chances of Massachusetts Ever Seeing a ‘White Christmas’ Dwindling, Climate Experts Say

Climate Change is Making It Hard to Ski in Wiscons...

June 13, 2024

In many areas of Wisconsin, downhill and cross-country skiing are winter past-times. They also fuel the local economy between November and March. After all, North America’s largest cross-country race (American Birkebeiner, or “Birkie” for short) spans 50 kilometers between Cable and Hayward every February. About 15,000… Read More
Climate Change is Making It Hard to Ski in Wisconsin

The world is experiencing a global coral bleaching...

June 13, 2024

A report, released this week, states we are currently experiencing a worldwide coral bleaching event. This is the fourth global event on record and the second in the last decade. Florida, specifically, experienced its… Read More
The world is experiencing a global coral bleaching event, and this is what that means for us

Oklahoma’s Changing Tornado Alley

June 13, 2024

Long known for being the center of Tornado Alley, Oklahoma may soon have competition from other locations for the recognition. Because of climate change and global warming, studies are showing Tornado Alley is moving to the east, said Jason Furtado, associate professor of Meteorology and Carlisle… Read More
Oklahoma’s Changing Tornado Alley

Rat Boom and Leptospirosis Spike in NYC Linked to ...

June 13, 2024

New York City faces a public health concern as leptospirosis cases surge alongside its booming rat population. Experts attribute both trends to climate change. Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection transmitted through contact with animal urine, reached a record 24 cases in NYC in 2023. Already this year,… Read More
Rat Boom and Leptospirosis Spike in NYC Linked to Climate Change

Health Implications of Climate Change On Michigan’...

June 13, 2024

Michigan’s annual temperature is gradually increasing, causing shifts in long-term global weather patterns. These patterns bring on heavy precipitation, heat waves, flooding, and air pollution. The impacts on health from climate change is well-documented. “We already… Read More
Health Implications of Climate Change On Michigan’s Vulnerable Populations

The Effects of Climate Change on Vulnerable New Yo...

June 13, 2024

Climate change affects all of us, but those with vulnerabilities are at higher risk of experiencing extreme health consequences. The changes that have already happened are impacting the health of New Yorkers, but there are things that we can do about it both individually and on a societal… Read More
The Effects of Climate Change on Vulnerable New Yorkers

The Ripple of Effect of Climate Change: A look at ...

June 13, 2024

In some regards, the quality of New York’s lakes and streams has improved since the 1970s, according to Trevor J. Krabbenhoft, PhD, a fish biologist at the University at Buffalo. The enactment of the Clean Water Act formalized a system for discharging pollutants into the water. Read More
The Ripple of Effect of Climate Change: A look at how climate change and human impacts are impacting fish in New York lakes and streams

Hawaii Climate Change

June 13, 2024

Hawaii is the most isolated archipelago in the world—a five-hour flight from the continental U.S. and six hours from Japan. This unique geography presents distinctive challenges when it comes to the impacts of climate change, according to Dr. Charles “Chip” Fletcher, Interim Dean of the School of Ocean… Read More
Hawaii Climate Change

Hoosiers face a changing climate with drier, hotte...

June 13, 2024

Anybody who doubts climate change is happening in Indiana need look only to Fort Wayne, the second largest city which sits in the northeast corner of the state. Sans a stint for college and post-graduate work, I’ve lived in Fort Wayne for the past 38 years, and what… Read More
Hoosiers face a changing climate with drier, hotter seasons

Climate change in North Georgia

June 13, 2024

Georgia’s climate change risks have become national news in recent months, due to the ongoing construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (Cop City) and the impacts it’s on tree canopy, waterways, and surrounding communities. The site is located in… Read More
Climate change in North Georgia

New Jersey Turning Out into “Ground Zero” Brought ...

June 13, 2024

The State of New Jersey nicknamed the Garden State for its farmland and agriculture bounty, has been picking up a new title brought by state officials and environmental scientists— “ground zero” for climate change. Global warming is influencing the distribution of plant and animal species in… Read More
New Jersey Turning Out into “Ground Zero” Brought by the Impact of Climate Change

Green, Brown and Gray: Climate change and bark bee...

June 6, 2024

Hayman, Waldo Canyon, Black Forest, Spring Creek and Cameron Peak—sound familiar? They were all infamous Colorado wildfires that consumed thousands of acres of forests. Every year, mountain communities are on edge when snowpack numbers are low and spring rains are sparse. Read More
Green, Brown and Gray: Climate change and bark beetle infestations in Colorado forests

How Houston Is Building for a Climate-Impacted Fut...

June 6, 2024

As climate change worsens, everyone is feeling it. Hotter heat waves, bigger storms, deeper freezes. One area that’s felt that pain acutely is Texas’ Gulf Coast.  Harvey and Uri, two storms evidence shows… Read More
How Houston Is Building for a Climate-Impacted Future: Experts say a proactive approach is essential

Climate Change Comes in Waves: How Garbage Affects...

June 6, 2024

The Great South Bay is a lagoon on the south shore of Long Island, and it is beloved by the island’s residents. They swim in it, clam in it and take the ferry across it to get to Fire Island, which is the home of famous beaches like… Read More
Climate Change Comes in Waves: How Garbage Affects the Great South Bay

Kansas Farmers Adapt Crop Mix to Combat Climate Ch...

June 6, 2024

Kansas farmers are feeling the heat. Effects of climate change – warmer temperatures, dryer soil, intensified rainstorms, and flooding – create a threat to Kansas agriculture. Still, a report by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) finds that a more diverse Kansas crop mix would aid by cutting water… Read More
Kansas Farmers Adapt Crop Mix to Combat Climate Change

Climate Change and Spooked Homeowners Are Leading ...

June 6, 2024

ATLANTA—If the streets seem a little brighter in Atlanta neighborhoods, you’re not imagining things. The so-called “City in the Forest” is gradually losing its mature tree canopy. An Urban Tree Canopy study by the City of Atlanta revealed that .43 acres… Read More
Climate Change and Spooked Homeowners Are Leading to a Decrease in Atlanta’s Tree Canopy

Fire and Flood: Climate Change in California

June 6, 2024

Like many autumn nights in Sonoma County, California, October 8, 2017, was warm, dry, and windy. After months without precipitation and years of drought conditions, the parched dry grasses easily caught a spark that within hours had raged into a full-blown wildfire that jumped eight lanes of Highway… Read More
Fire and Flood: Climate Change in California

Climate Change In Illinois Is Massively Affecting ...

June 6, 2024

As the weather grows increasingly unpredictable, climate change calamities, such as floods and heat waves, become more common in Illinois. These natural disasters pose challenges for low-income communities. “The precipitations are getting worse, the temperatures are getting worse, and droughts are a lot more common,” said… Read More
Climate Change In Illinois Is Massively Affecting Low-Income Communities

How Recent Rain Storms Are Causing Major Problems ...

June 6, 2024

The state is more likely to see intense storms, but is ill-prepared to handle the damage. In the state of California, climate change has been heavily studied and researched. The state contains a vast variety of environments— including mountains, deserts, coastal areas, and snow—and has endured droughts, earthquakes,… Read More
How Recent Rain Storms Are Causing Major Problems for the Future of California

How Global Warming Impacts Underground Climate Cha...

June 6, 2024

Have you heard the phrase “it’s warmer by the lake”? If you live in Chicago, you probably have. And although it’s nice in winter, the warmth has a problematic underlying cause, called meteorological heat islands (or surface heat islands) thanks to city density — and it’s only getting… Read More
How Global Warming Impacts Underground Climate Change in Chicago

Florida Flood Hub designed to predict state’s envi...

June 6, 2024

Of the nearly 20 million people who live in Florida, about 15 million live in low-lying areas making the rising sea levels one of the state’s most serious environmental concerns. Gary T. Mitchum, professor and associate dean of the University of South Florida College of Marine… Read More
Florida Flood Hub designed to predict state’s environmental hazards

Waves of Change: Long Island’s Battle to Save Its ...

June 6, 2024

In the wake of another stronger-than-predicted storm this December, Long Island is again dealing with flood cleanup. It’s become commonplace in many coastal and low-lying communities, with residents bailing out basements and watching streets turn into waterways. Moody’s Analytics ranks Long Island… Read More
Waves of Change: Long Island’s Battle to Save Its Coastline

Texas Cities Turn to Nature Solutions to Slow Clim...

June 6, 2024

Texas is all too familiar with climate change’s wrath—scorching heat waves, intense downpours, devastating wildfires, and expensive infrastructure damage. However, as Earth’s climate continues to warm, these changes in weather patterns are the most extreme for the 80% of Texans living in cities… Read More
Texas Cities Turn to Nature Solutions to Slow Climate Change

Drought Forces Iowa Food Producers to Shift Crops ...

June 6, 2024

Iowa is currently experiencing what the U.S. Drought Monitor reports as the worst precipitation conditions in a decade. As of November 2, almost every county was facing some degree of drought, ranging from Abnormally Dry to Extreme Drought. That’s leading to a shift in the local… Read More
Drought Forces Iowa Food Producers to Shift Crops and Techniques: Lower rainfall totals create a new reality for local farmers

The Cost of Cars: Why Transportation is Holding Ba...

June 6, 2024

In May 2019, Colorado’s state legislature passed lofty goals for reducing greenhouse gas pollution over a 30-year period. Here’s a look at the state’s progress — and how transportation emissions are holding us back. Coloradans have seen first-hand the impact of a warming climate: destructive wildfires,… Read More
The Cost of Cars: Why Transportation is Holding Back Colorado’s Climate Goals

Tapping Trees: Climate Change Brings Challenges to...

June 6, 2024

Kaare Melby lives off-grid with his family near Finland, MN, several miles from the tumultuous shores of Lake Superior. Spring means tapping maple trees, boiling sap, and bottling rich, thick syrup–a food staple for their family. Melby and his family practice a combination of agriculture and… Read More
Tapping Trees: Climate Change Brings Challenges to the Maple Trees

Minnesotans rejoice in a mild winter, but it’s no ...

June 6, 2024

Minnesota might be ubiquitous with heavy snowfall, but locals never get used to the labor of shoveling their driveways. Naturally, locals celebrated a mild winter like a gift from Santa; some residents complained the absence of snow ruined the Christmas spirit. The weather in the Twin Cities last… Read More
Minnesotans rejoice in a mild winter, but it’s no cause for celebration

The Impact of Climate Change in New York

June 6, 2024

In 2021, The New York Times reported that the country has become both wetter and drier, depending on where you live. In New York, rain events have become a serious issue, and new records are being set… Read More
The Impact of Climate Change in New York

Chesapeake Bay Is at Risk From Climate-Induced Inc...

June 6, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay in Maryland is poised delicately as the end point of the increase in chemical and sediment run-off from natural forces and climate change. Heavier than usual rain storms, often resulting from increasing global temperatures, greatly contribute to the severity of increased drainage and water. Read More
Chesapeake Bay Is at Risk From Climate-Induced Increased Runoff and Erosion

Climate Change’s ‘Butterfly Effect’ on Oklahoma Po...

June 6, 2024

On Feb. 7, this year’s numbers from the annual Monarch Butterfly overwintering count in Mexico was released, and the news was more dire than expected.  The total forest area occupied by overwintering monarchs that make the  epic 3,000-mile journey from Canada to Mexico dropped by 59.3%… Read More
Climate Change’s ‘Butterfly Effect’ on Oklahoma Pollinators Gets Even More Dire

Climate Change is Changing Ohio

June 6, 2024

Drive down I-75 or I-71, a couple of the major thoroughfares of the Buckeye State, and you wouldn’t know that climate change has affected Ohio. As there have been for generations, there are the usual farms, fast food outlets and billboards. The state doesn’t look particularly affected by… Read More
Climate Change is Changing Ohio

Flooding in Illinois is on the Rise – Here’s Why

June 6, 2024

In a quick search of the climate change issues hitting Illinois hardest right now, an increase in floods is among the top contenders. This is due to a number of factors, according to Trent Ford, the state climatologist for Illinois. “The root causes of… Read More
Flooding in Illinois is on the Rise – Here’s Why

Climate Change Places Kentucky Population Among Na...

June 6, 2024

A recent report named the state of Kentucky among the nation’s most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Particularly at risk are eastern parts of the state, already some of the poorest counties in the US. The US Climate Vulnerability… Read More
Climate Change Places Kentucky Population Among Nation’s Most At-Risk

Rising Climate Is Causing a Rise In Respiratory Pr...

June 6, 2024

It’s no secret that the climate in the United States has changed pretty drastically in the past few years. Much of New England has seen a steady increase in temperature, Boston, Massachusetts included, and it is predicted that temperatures will continue… Read More
Rising Climate Is Causing a Rise In Respiratory Problems In Massachusetts

As coastal flooding increases, the people of Norfo...

June 6, 2024

Coastal flooding is part and parcel of life in Norfolk, VA, and it has been for quite some time. Virginia Beach resident Ashley Hall, who visits the city often, remembers encountering a flood there nearly three decades ago. “I remember being shocked at the sight of urban streets… Read More
As coastal flooding increases, the people of Norfolk fight back

Climate Change in Kansas: Rising temperatures mean...

June 6, 2024

While often overlooked in discussions about climate change, Kansas is experiencing its own set of environmental challenges that carry profound implications both for the state’s ecology and its residents. In the coming years, Kansans are likely to see more damaging wildfires, increased summer humidity and more… Read More
Climate Change in Kansas: Rising temperatures mean larger wildfires, warmer nights and more flash flooding

Climate Change with Your Backyard Illinois Insects

June 6, 2024

Insects are in trouble here in Illinois and the rest of the world. A 2019 Biological Conservation study stated, there are “dramatic rates of decline that may lead to the extinction of 40% of the world’s insect species over the next… Read More
Climate Change with Your Backyard Illinois Insects

Why Pennsylvania Residents Need to Care About Clim...

June 6, 2024

With many of us around the state of Pennsylvania becoming increasingly concerned about the ongoing effects of climate change – floods, massive fires, and other abnormal weather events – there is an increased awareness about what we can do to mitigate these problems in our daily lives, both… Read More
Why Pennsylvania Residents Need to Care About Climate Change

Why the New Jersey coasts are at risk from human-c...

June 6, 2024

The mid-December storm that hit New Jersey brought high water level surges that are becoming normal for this coastal state. Sandy Hook, a Jersey shore barrier peninsula, saw surges 4 feet above average. High tides, surges and flooding are becoming more… Read More
Why the New Jersey coasts are at risk from human-caused climate change

Unusually Warm, Dry Illinois February Could Lead t...

June 6, 2024

A common sight in Chicago has people biking along the city’s iconic lakefront donning t-shirts and shorts. That’s usually something associated with spring and summer. In 2024, it occurred in February.  This year, the State of Illinois experienced its second-warmest February since records have been kept,… Read More
Unusually Warm, Dry Illinois February Could Lead to a Myriad of Issues, Illinois Climatologist Says

California has made a lot of progress in earthquak...

June 6, 2024

Sanders and his team at the UCI Flood Lab built a comprehensive model to determine the flood risks for Los Angeles in the event of a one percent annual chance flood (formerly referred to as a 100-year flood… Read More
California has made a lot of progress in earthquake preparedness in recent decades, but Brett Sanders isn’t sure Los Angeles is ready for “the Big One” when it comes to flooding.

The Climate Crisis Will Alter Recreation in PA

June 6, 2024

While watching the autumn leaves drop outside a lodge’s window, sipping spiked cider, with the thermostat set to a cozy 72, it’s easy for travelers to overlook the influence the global climate crisis has on a single state’s recreation and tourism. But by mid-century, visitors to Pennsylvania will… Read More
The Climate Crisis Will Alter Recreation in PA

Climate change may fuel extreme weather in Pennsyl...

June 6, 2024

The number of tornadoes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware increased by 600% in the past five years – a dramatic rise in a region once relatively safe from twisters. The average tornado wind speed has risen, too. It’s not uncommon for tornadoes to reach… Read More
Climate change may fuel extreme weather in Pennsylvania

Washington Glaciers Are Losing Ground to Climate C...

June 6, 2024

Glistening sheets of alpine ice sheer across mountain flanks and pool in crevices throughout the North Cascades range. Over 300 glaciers and countless snowfields make these Washington mountains one of the snowiest places on earth, and home to the greatest number of glaciers in the lower 48 states… Read More
Washington Glaciers Are Losing Ground to Climate Change

With California’s New Hardiness Zones Comes Change

June 6, 2024

California gardeners are adjusting to the effects of climate change, thanks in part to recent updates to the USDA Hardiness Zone Map. As spring gardening season beckons planters outside, a number of zip codes in the state have seen half-degree shifts,… Read More
With California’s New Hardiness Zones Comes Change

Georgia’s Climate Change and Impact

June 6, 2024

Georgia is known for its humid subtropic climate. While most winters are short and moderate, the summers tend to be longer and hot. Climate of this magnitude has been said to have originated from the Atlantic Ocean which rests on the east coast where Georgia resides. Read More
Georgia’s Climate Change and Impact

Understanding Snowfall Trends and Climate Change: ...

June 6, 2024

Climate change in New York City is palpable. It’s in small things, like backyard hydrangeas blooming in July instead of August. It’s in big things, like a record-setting 8.05 inches of rain falling in a single day in September, turning streets… Read More
Understanding Snowfall Trends and Climate Change: It’s Not What You Think

Severe weather events lead South Carolina to estab...

June 6, 2024

South Carolina is experiencing climate change like other spots in the United States and two impacts for the state are rising temperatures and severe weather events. However, a recent report by the state’s Office of Resilience could give some ideas to citizens to help ease the… Read More
Severe weather events lead South Carolina to establish a state office of resiliency

Major Study Funded: Climate Stressors on South Flo...

June 6, 2024

The University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science recently secured a nearly $1.8 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to explore multiple climate change factors affecting South Florida, including ocean warming. This funding will aid research into the impact of… Read More
Major Study Funded: Climate Stressors on South Florida’s Coastal and Marine Life

Short Winter Freeze Raises Alarm on Climate Change...

June 6, 2024

White Bear Lake, MN White Bear Lake, a local treasure, has recently experienced an alarming phenomenon––a record-breaking short winter’s freeze. Ice-out was declared on March 8, thus giving the lake only 50 days of winter ice cover. This is not an isolated incident but a trend… Read More
Short Winter Freeze Raises Alarm on Climate Change Impact on Local Lakes

Rhode Island Climate Change

June 6, 2024

Though the smallest state in the U.S., Rhode Island boasts more than 400 miles of coastline. Every resident lives within a 30-minute drive to the Atlantic Ocean or Narragansett Bay, New England’s largest estuary. Its pristine coastal environs is what lured America’s Gilded Age elite to its shores,… Read More
Rhode Island Climate Change

The Not-So-Emerald City? Seattle struggles to incr...

June 6, 2024

Seattle’s status as “The Emerald City” may be under threat. Washington state’s biggest metropolis earned the nickname for its lush greenery. But now that’s decreasing, despite almost two decades’ efforts to expand the urban forest. In 2007, officials began pushing for 30 percent canopy cover within… Read More
The Not-So-Emerald City? Seattle struggles to increase tree canopy cover to improve equity, health and climate-change resilience

Warmer temperatures, equal precipitation chances f...

June 6, 2024

Forecasters at the National Weather Service are calling for warmer temperatures and an equal chance of precipitation being above or below normal to start meteorological winter in Illinois. At their monthly climate briefing Nov. 16, the forecasters, based at the Service’s Climate Prediction Center in suburban… Read More
Warmer temperatures, equal precipitation chances forecast for Illinois this winter

The Reasons Behind Worsening Storm Surges Across S...

June 6, 2024

Florida, aka “The Sunshine State,” recognized for pristine beaches and nearly daily bouts of bright skies, is considered a “hot spot,” according to scientists. And not in a good way. Around the world and across coastal communities, the effects of climate change continue to have a direct impact,… Read More
The Reasons Behind Worsening Storm Surges Across Southwest Florida: Rising Sea Levels and Water Temperatures are two main factors impacting the Gulf Coast

Climate change affects St. Louis weather and plant...

June 6, 2024

It’s mid-February (2024), and from west-facing windows, the St. Louis area’s first real snowfall could be seen on the ground and trees in Forest Park, as well as the main drag. The weather event raised questions and concerns about climate change. The St. Louis area has… Read More
Climate change affects St. Louis weather and plants — for better or worse?

Current Climate Change And Its Impact on the Gulf ...

June 6, 2024

The Gulf Coast of Alabama is currently facing multiple negative consequences of climate change in big and small ways. According to the National Weather Service Heat Index, Alabama has an average of 25 days per year that are classified as dangerous or extremely dangerous. Read More
Current Climate Change And Its Impact on the Gulf Coast of Alabama

The Impact of Illinois Climate Change and the Heat...

June 6, 2024

When you hit the running trail and feel like the thermometer must be wrong – it’s got to be hotter than 73 out! – you’re not alone in this feeling. Rapid climate changes in Illinois have impacted the heat index. Dr. Riana R… Read More
The Impact of Illinois Climate Change and the Heat Index on Outdoor Athletes Over 40

How can Chicagoans adapt to climate-change-induced...

June 6, 2024

Chicago saw record-breaking storms hit the city last summer. On the West Side, they overwhelmed the city’s rainwater and sewage systems, flooding water into the streets and basements. Some parts of Chicago saw nearly… Read More
How can Chicagoans adapt to climate-change-induced flash flooding? Record-breaking storms may be a thing of the past. But Chicago’s local water systems are struggling to keep pace

Climate change study in Chicago

June 6, 2024

“Memory believes before knowing remembers,” William Faulkner wrote in his 1932 novel, Light in August. For everything else we have apps like Google Photo.  In late February, I received an alert from a photograph taken on the same date five… Read More
Climate change study in Chicago

North Carolina’s Coastal (Climate Change) Conundru...

June 6, 2024

As oceans rise and storms intensify, coastlines across the U.S. and worldwide are feeling the impacts of climate change. North Carolina is not immune and the effects of climate change are being felt in tourism-driven cities like Wilmington and the Outer Banks region. Read More
North Carolina’s Coastal (Climate Change) Conundrum

Climate Impact on Toxic Blue-Green Algae in Kansas

June 5, 2024

Although microscopic blue-green algae organisms are natural, common bacteria in many Kansas waterways, toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are a growing problem. The blooms were found in 11 lakes across the state, by fall 2023. Six lakes received warning… Read More
Climate Impact on Toxic Blue-Green Algae in Kansas

Impacts of Climate Change In Pennsylvania

June 5, 2024

According to Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Keystone State has seen two big changes to their climate over the past 110 years. Not only has the state gotten a little bit wetter — there has been a 10 percent… Read More
Impacts of Climate Change In Pennsylvania

Climate Change in NJ: Increased Temperatures Affec...

June 5, 2024

In the last century, New Jersey has become three degrees warmer. According to the New Jersey Herald, David Robinson, a New Jersey climatologist and Professor at Rutgers, explained “The long and short of it… Read More
Climate Change in NJ: Increased Temperatures Affecting the Garden State

Get Ready for Wetter, Stormier Weather in New York

June 5, 2024

New Yorkers might want to stock up on umbrellas and brace for flooding—a new report from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) predicts that the state will be wetter and stormier in the coming years due to climate change. More Rain and Storms on… Read More
Get Ready for Wetter, Stormier Weather in New York

How News Audiences Respond to Journalist Race and ...

May 22, 2024

Exploring how different racial and ethnic groups respond to bylines from journalists who share their race or ethnicity. Read More
How News Audiences Respond to Journalist Race and Ethnicity in Bylines

How Does Climate Change Affect Chicago’s Pub...

May 9, 2024

From heat waves coinciding with summer music festivals to tick bites in February, the warmer temperatures and extreme weather events that are hallmarks of climate change, have a real impact on public health in Chicago. Higher temperatures can also contribute to… Read More
How Does Climate Change Affect Chicago’s Public Health?

Tornados and heat waves and rain storms — oh my! T...

May 9, 2024

It’s not just in your head, Midwesterners — temperatures are on the rise, as are severe storms, rainfall, and other indicators that climate change and weather are intricately linked. Whether you’ve had to visit your basement for more than a few tornado warnings in recent years, or have… Read More
Tornados and heat waves and rain storms — oh my! The impacts of climate change on Ohio, and the MidWest

Values, Politics, and Misinformation: Examining Co...

April 23, 2024

This study aims to unpack the values that impact the Filipino diaspora’s political viewpoints and understand how political preferences are technologically communicated using these values. Read More
Values, Politics, and Misinformation: Examining Communication within the Filipino Diaspora

Fact-Checking Approaches for Broadcast News

February 2, 2024

A test of two fact-checking approaches found that both work equally well to correct misperceptions. Read More
Fact-Checking Approaches for Broadcast News

6 Important Outcomes from Our Research This Year

December 19, 2023

Learn more aboout the key outcomes of our research from the past year. Read More
6 Important Outcomes from Our Research This Year

A Simple Online Game Can Help Bridge Political Div...

November 16, 2023

New research that examines whether an online guessing game that includes questions about political issues can help address people’s misperceptions about the other side. Read More
A Simple Online Game Can Help Bridge Political Divides

Curbing the Decline of Local News Through Engaged ...

September 6, 2023

Practicing engaged journalism, where newsrooms build relationships with their audience by responding to community concerns, can offer a lifeline. Read More
Curbing the Decline of Local News Through Engaged Journalism
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5 Ways to Build Trust and Bridge Divides

July 1, 2023

Strategies to to combat news distrust and connect with communities that feel underserved by their local newsrooms. Read More
5 Ways to Build Trust and Bridge Divides

Do Democrats and Republicans Live in Different Wor...

June 27, 2023

A look at whether political partisanship is predictive of people's beliefs in true and false claims. Read More
Do Democrats and Republicans Live in Different Worlds?

How Multiple-Choice Quizzes Can Help Fact-Checkers

June 14, 2023

How online multiple-choice quizzes present an opportunity to encourage readers to engage with fact-checking content and to help them learn. Read More
How Multiple-Choice Quizzes Can Help Fact-Checkers

Build Trust Through Your Storytelling Process

April 28, 2023

Five actions newsrooms can throughout the storytelling process that can improve trust. Read More
Build Trust Through Your Storytelling Process

5 Steps for More Effective Solidarity Reporting

March 15, 2023

When reporting on marginalized communities, it’s imperative to get the story right by including people who help tell the whole story. Read More
5 Steps for More Effective Solidarity Reporting

What We Can Learn from People in News Deserts

January 15, 2023

While news deserts undeniably pose a problem, there is something to be learned from the way people in news deserts think about access to local information. Read More
What We Can Learn from People in News Deserts

A Year in Review: 10 of Our Most Interesting Resea...

December 22, 2022

Person-centered terms encourage stigmatized groups’ trust in news. The Center for Media Engagement, with support from Resolve Philly and Democracy Fund, asked people in recovery from substance abuse disorder, people who have experienced homelessness, and people with a disability for their feedback on news articles. We tested whether the use… Read More
A Year in Review: 10 of Our Most Interesting Research Findings in 2022

Using the Phrase “Fake News” Hurts Trust in Your J...

December 8, 2022

How three commonly used phrases for false content - fake news, false news, and misinformation - affect public perceptions of journalists and news media. Read More
Using the Phrase “Fake News” Hurts Trust in Your Journalists and Newsroom

Using Person-Centered Language Can Build Trust

November 11, 2022

Using person-centered language can foster trust and help news organizations better connect with stigmatized groups. It can also help some marginalized groups feel better represented by news coverage. Read More
Using Person-Centered Language Can Build Trust

Texas’ Asian Communities and EMAs: How WhatsApp an...

October 31, 2022

Political campaigns across the United States are paying close attention to the rising political importance of Asian American communities across the country. Nowhere is this clearer than in Texas. Read More
Texas’ Asian Communities and EMAs: How WhatsApp and WeChat will play a role in the 2022 midterms
Election Fraud Beliefs Web Tile

How Newsrooms Can Address Election Fraud Beliefs

September 15, 2022

Better understanding why some people think Trump likely won in 2020 gives news organizations the opportunity to address legitimacy concerns in future election coverage. Read More
How Newsrooms Can Address Election Fraud Beliefs

Help Audiences Learn By Adding Quizzes to Stories

July 15, 2022

Adding quizzes to news sites can provide a fun, interactive learning experience for users while also benefitting the news organization. Read More
Help Audiences Learn By Adding Quizzes to Stories

End-to-end Encryption for Messaging Apps: Importan...

July 6, 2022

The Propaganda Research Lab at the Center for Media Engagement (CME), in collaboration with Omidyar Network, hosted a RightsCon 2022 session on encrypted messaging apps (EMAs) and their global use for political propaganda, mis- and disinformation, activism, and news Read More
End-to-end Encryption for Messaging Apps: Important for Whom, How and What’s its Future?

Solving Questions of Digital Literacy Through Comm...

June 23, 2022

The Center for Media Engagement explores how public interest principles can be incorporated in social media to combat mis-information in larger communities. Read More
Solving Questions of Digital Literacy Through Community-Based Approaches

Building a Local System to Fight Misinformation

May 31, 2022

The Center for Media Engagement is working to build a local system for surfacing misinformation that can be adapted for different communities. Read More
Building a Local System to Fight Misinformation

Who’s Funding Primetime News – And Why It Matters

April 1, 2022

Do you know who funds the news you watch? As is widely known, some news programs focus on facts, while others focus on opinions. Behind all these programs are advertisers who drive revenue – meaning they have the power to hold news outlets accountable for their coverage. Read More
Who’s Funding Primetime News – And Why It Matters

How Digital Surveillance Deters Protest Participat...

March 9, 2022

This piece provides insights into the ways in which protests are surveilled and outlines two main issues with the practices: (1) general problems with the collection of personal data at protests, and (2) the problematic ways in which protest coverage is used toward political ends. Read More
How Digital Surveillance Deters Protest Participation

Making Political Points with Humility Can Bridge D...

February 1, 2022

We found that humility can help people bridge divides, making it a useful approach for news organizations looking to uplift content or comments that build bridges. Read More
Making Political Points with Humility Can Bridge Divides

​​Three Ways COVID-19 Affected Kenyan Media and Ho...

January 18, 2022

In the case of COVID-19, disinformation can occur when there is an intention to create a different viewpoint from that of vetted healthcare officials and authorities regarding the disease’s status, spread, prevalence, and management. While this phenomenon has been heavily studied in the U.S. and many European countries, parts of… Read More
​​Three Ways COVID-19 Affected Kenyan Media and How the Country is Trying to Counter the Fallout

10 Research Findings & What they Mean for New...

December 17, 2021

Ten takeaways from our research that can help newsrooms and journalists tackle challenges in the year ahead. Read More
10 Research Findings & What they Mean for Newsrooms

A Better Way to Tell Protest Stories

December 1, 2021

To help journalists frame stories in ways that do not marginalize certain groups, the Center for Media Engagement tested several approaches to protest coverage. Read More
A Better Way to Tell Protest Stories

3 Tips for Reporting on AI & Automation in Es...

November 9, 2021

How journalists can help create an accurate public understanding of the true capacities of automated technologies. Read More
3 Tips for Reporting on AI & Automation in Essential Work Industries

Bridging Divides Between Conservatives and Media

October 15, 2021

Discussions with participants in this Center for Media Engagement study helped identify six approaches journalists can take to better connect with their conservative audiences. Read More
Bridging Divides Between Conservatives and Media

Solidarity Reporting and Coverage of Afghanistan

September 15, 2021

Learn about how journalists can apply solidarity journalism to coverage of Afghanistan. Read More
Solidarity Reporting and Coverage of Afghanistan

5 Ways to Connect with Local Communities

September 15, 2021

Five strategies for connecting with local communities that come directly from speaking with people who feel the media can do better to reach them. Read More
5 Ways to Connect with Local Communities

How Partisanship Affects Fact-Checking on Facebook

August 23, 2021

Research shows that Democrats and Republicans are susceptible to believing misinformation about candidates from the opposing party and that Democrats and Republicans respond differently to fact checks. Read More
How Partisanship Affects Fact-Checking on Facebook

Connecting with Disinvested Local News Audiences

August 15, 2021

What a study in two neighborhoods revealed about how journalists anywhere can take to connect with local communities. Read More
Connecting with Disinvested Local News Audiences

How a Local Opinion Page Can Slow Polarization

July 22, 2021

By emphasizing local identity instead of partisan identity, local newspapers can help slow the rising tide of polarization. Read More
How a Local Opinion Page Can Slow Polarization

How Newsrooms Can Help Bridge Divides: Lessons fro...

July 8, 2021

Learn from a panel of experts on how newsrooms can better understand their communities and humanize those with diverse views by using the principles of connective democracy. Read More
How Newsrooms Can Help Bridge Divides: Lessons from SXSW 2021

How Journalists Should Respond in Comment Sections

June 15, 2021

Study results show that when getting involved in the comments, journalists should try to acknowledge commenters’ emotions rather than dismiss them. Read More
How Journalists Should Respond in Comment Sections

Technology’s Impact on Political Knowledge and Par...

May 28, 2021

The Digital Media Research Program in the Moody College of Communication sought to gain a more in-depth understanding of communication technology’s impact on political knowledge and participation. Read More
Technology’s Impact on Political Knowledge and Participation

Signaling Trust Can Begin with a Google Search

May 1, 2021

Certain signals can act as powerful indicators of trust and should appear when people search for a news outlet. Read More
Signaling Trust Can Begin with a Google Search

Cable News is Politicizing Coronavirus Coverage

April 19, 2021

Our study shows just how politicized coverage of coronavirus has become — and that the implications go beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Cable News is Politicizing Coronavirus Coverage

Geolocation Surveillance Roundtable

March 30, 2021

The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Media Engagement and the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.) hosted a roundtable about mass surveillance in the age of mass protest. We analyzed how electronic surveillance is used to monitor political protest, mass gatherings, and how location tracking enables microtargeting of propaganda… Read More
Geolocation Surveillance Roundtable

What We Learned in 2020 – And How It Can Help News...

January 13, 2021

Ten takeaways from our research that can help newsrooms and journalists tackle challenges in the year ahead.  Read More
What We Learned in 2020 – And How It Can Help Newsrooms In the Year Ahead

What Comment Sections Mean to Newsrooms

December 30, 2020

Turning off comment sections could end up cutting down on the time people spend on site and could make the experience worse for users. Read More
What Comment Sections Mean to Newsrooms

Helping Audiences Find Common Ground

October 9, 2020

Political divides are pushing coworkers, friends, and families apart. Newsrooms can help people find common ground by sharing these strategies for approaching difficult discussions. Read More
Helping Audiences Find Common Ground

Police could Be Scanning Your Social Media From a ...

September 2, 2020

Protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, continue to seize national and global attention. Videos of peaceful protestors demanding justice and rioters setting businesses ablaze have provided two seemingly different narratives of the summer’s intense social activism. There have been protests in at least 1,700 cities across… Read More
Police could Be Scanning Your Social Media From a Summer Protest to Make an Arrest

4 Steps To Help Build Trust with TV News Audiences

August 5, 2020

Based on focus group findings, we share four steps newsrooms can take while writing stories to help build trust. Read More
4 Steps To Help Build Trust with TV News Audiences

Adapting to Changing Audience Needs

July 8, 2020

As people adjust to the ongoing presence of coronavirus in everyday life, their appetites for news stories on the subject are changing Read More
Adapting to Changing Audience Needs

The Coronavirus Coverage Audiences Want

April 13, 2020

A coverage snapshot that can help newsrooms identify where coverage overlaps with viewer appetite—and where there are opportunities to provide more of the stories viewers want. Read More
The Coronavirus Coverage Audiences Want

Newsroom Tips for Covering Coronavirus

March 19, 2020

Newsroom resources are likely strained as coronavirus updates keep coming in. Here are 5 research-backed ideas to help you connect with your audience. Read More
Newsroom Tips for Covering Coronavirus

Transparency is Great…If Readers Notice

February 15, 2020

We teamed up with McClatchy to test whether a card that shows how and why a story was written can help demonstrate transparency and build trust. Read More
Transparency is Great…If Readers Notice

10 Newsroom Lessons We Learned in 2019

December 19, 2019

10 Newsroom Lessons We Learned in 2019. Read More
10 Newsroom Lessons We Learned in 2019

What People Want in a News Story

December 18, 2019

What questions do readers have about your stories? Taking their answers into account during the reporting process can better connect readers to your content and build trust. Read More
What People Want in a News Story

Story Labels Alone Don’t Increase Trust

December 1, 2019

Many newsrooms add a label like news, analysis, opinion, or sponsored content to stories. But do readers actually notice these labels? And do the labels help increase trust? Read More
Story Labels Alone Don’t Increase Trust

5 Keys to Powerful Solutions Journalism

November 10, 2019

We know solutions journalism can make people feel more informed, optimistic, and engaged in an issue. But what is it about solutions journalism that makes them feel this way?   Read More
5 Keys to Powerful Solutions Journalism

Are You Checking On Your Comment Moderators?

August 1, 2019

As more news organizations turn to moderators (or their employees) to take on the comments section, it’s important to know how the job is affecting those performing it. Read More
Are You Checking On Your Comment Moderators?

Covering Outrageous Political Stories Could Backfi...

May 22, 2019

Covering the latest outrageous political story could hurt the credibility of your news organization. Read More
Covering Outrageous Political Stories Could Backfire

Want to Build Audience Trust? Try Using This Box

March 27, 2019

Audience trust is key to a newsroom’s success. But in this era of “fake news” and fading confidence in the media, it can be difficult to earn. Read More
Want to Build Audience Trust? Try Using This Box

How Newsrooms Can Help Unite a Divided America

February 7, 2019

Bringing opposing groups together is a challenge, but it’s an important task the media needs to take on. Read More
How Newsrooms Can Help Unite a Divided America

Strategies for Gaining New Subscribers

January 18, 2019

Subscriptions, donations, and memberships are critical for many newsrooms’ business models. But what strategies work for gaining new subscribers? Read More
Strategies for Gaining New Subscribers

10 Newsroom Lessons We Learned in 2018

December 17, 2018

10 newsroom lessons we learned in 2018. Read More
10 Newsroom Lessons We Learned in 2018

Why We Really Need to Stop Saying Fake News

August 23, 2018

Exposure to the phrase “fake news” might matter more than exposure to fake news itself. Read More
Why We Really Need to Stop Saying Fake News