Top scientists and communicators will help you up your game in climate reporting.
Modular Format
The Master Class is organized as topical modules that facilitate engaging at your own pace and on your own schedule.
Earn A Certificate
View eight or more modules and attend at least one live event to earn a climate reporting certificate from Climate Matters in the Newsroom.
Interactive Content
Each module includes videos, interactive graphics, and online resources that will inform and inspire your reporting.
Module 1
Climate Change Science Overview
Dr. Hayhoe summarizes the findings of the Climate Science Special Report of the Fourth National Climate Assessment on which she served as a lead author. This module consists of five videos. After you’ve watched the first, and looked at the explorations below it, scroll down to click on the next video.
Led by Katharine Hayhoe, PhD
Module 2
Climate Change and Extreme Weather
Dr. Shepherd brings his passion for communicating about weather and climate to this discussion of climate change and extreme weather attribution. This module consists of three videos. After you’ve watched the first, and looked at the explorations below it, scroll down to click on the next video.
Led by Marshall Shepherd, PhD
Module 3
Climate Change Impacts on Oceans and Coasts
“40% Climate Scientist, 40% Mom, and 20% Indiana Jones.” Dr. Cobb, who studies corals and other climate indicators, shows how climate change is affecting our oceans and coasts. This module consists of three videos. After you’ve watched the first, and looked at the explorations below it, scroll down to click on the next video.
Led by Kim Cobb, PhD
Module 4
Climate Solutions: Clean Energy
Dr. Kutscher explains how increasing energy efficiency and electrification and decarbonizing the electric grid can be at the forefront of solutions to climate change. This module consists of four videos. After you’ve watched the first, and looked at the explorations below it, scroll down to click on the next video.
Led by Chuck Kutscher, PhD
Module 5
Climate Change Language and Communication Strategies
Drawing on 30 years of experience helping scientists and others communicate about climate change, Susan presents practical tools and tips for journalists on every beat. This module consists of four videos. After you’ve watched the first, and looked at the explorations below it, scroll down to click on the next video.
Led by Susan Joy Hassol
Module 6
Public Opinion on Climate Change
Dr. Maibach shares results of his polling that shows Americans are increasingly concerned about climate change, and want to hear about it more in the media. This module consists of five videos. After you’ve watched the first, and looked at the explorations below it, scroll down to click on the next video.
Led by Edward Maibach, PhD
Module 7
Using the Climate Matters Resources
As Director of Climate Matters for Climate Central, Bernadette shows how these weekly, localized reporting resources can help journalists report on a wide range of stories. This module consists of two videos. After you’ve watched the first, and looked at the explorations below it, scroll down to click on the next video.
Led by Bernadette Woods Placky
Module 8
Climate Change Impacts in the Southeast
Dr. Terando, Federal Coordinating Lead Author for the Southeast Chapter of the Fourth National Climate Assessment, summarizes impacts in this vulnerable region. This module consists of four videos. After you’ve watched the first, and looked at the explorations below it, scroll down to click on the next video.
Led by Adam Terando, PhD
Module 9
Climate Change and Health
Climate change is increasingly affecting our health, especially that of children. Dr. Bole brings her clinical experience to bear, helping journalists grasp the range of impacts. This module consists of four videos. After you’ve watched the first, and looked at the explorations below it, scroll down to click on the next video.
Led by Aparna Bole, MD FAAP
Module 10
Climate Change 101: Simple, Serious, Solvable
In his entertaining style, Dr. Denning breaks down the reality of human-caused climate change into three points everyone should know: it’s simple, serious, and solvable, and one point especially relevant to climate communicators, including news professionals: story. This module consists of four videos. After you’ve watched the first, and looked at the explorations below it, scroll down to click on the next video.
Led by Scott Denning, PhD
Module 11
Climate Solutions in the Southeast; Drawdown Georgia
Dr. Brown describes the project she leads to downscale the global solutions to climate change assessed by Project Drawdown to the state of Georgia, with lessons for the entire region. This module consists of three videos. After you’ve watched the first, and looked at the explorations below it, scroll down to click on the next video.
Led by Marilyn Brown, PhD
Modules include:
The Climate Reporting Master Class is also a way for you to connect with both peers and experts in the field.
Learn From:
Katharine Hayhoe, PhD
Prof., Dept. Political Science, Director, Climate Center, Texas Tech University
@KHayhoeMarshall Shepherd, PhD
Prof. & Director, Atmospheric Sciences, University of Georgia
@DrShepherd2013Kim Cobb, PhD
Prof. & Chair, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences; Director, Global Change Program, Georgia Tech
@coralsncavesChuck Kutscher, PhD
Fellow & Senior Research Assoc., Renewable & Sustainable Energy Inst., CU Boulder
@ChuckKutscherEdward Maibach, PhD
Prof. & Director, Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University
@MaibachEdBernadette Woods Placky
Chief Meteorologist, Climate Central, Director, Climate Matters
@BernWoodsPlackyAdam Terando, PhD
Research Ecologist, USGS; Southeast Climate Science Center, Adj. Prof., Applied Ecology, Faculty Fellow, Geospatial Analytics, NCSU
@ATerandoAparna Bole, MD, FAAP
Assoc. Prof., CWRU School of Med.; Medical Director, Community Integration, UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
@DrAparnaBoleMarilyn Brown, PhD
Interim Chair & Prof., Sustainable Systems, School of Public Policy, Georgia Tech
@Marilyn_Brown1Live Virtual Events
Dr. Leah Stokes
Assistant Professor, UC Santa Barbara
Heather McTeer Toney
Climate Justice Liaison, Environmental Defense Fund & Senior Advisor, Moms Clean Air Force
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