Nearly Half of Journalists Covering Climate Crisis Receive Threats Over Their Work

Climate journalists are facing increasing pressure and online harassment.

• The pressure comes from those who doubt the seriousness of climate change or the role of human activity in causing it.

• Journalists report being trolled online, receiving death threats, and facing physical intimidation.

• These attacks can have a chilling effect on reporting and discourage journalists from covering climate change.

• Some news organizations are providing training and support for journalists to deal with online harassment.

Read more at The Guardian website.

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