Apr 27 2021 27 mins 4
From droughts to raging bushfires to devastating floods, Australia has seen an alarming increase in the severity of weather events in recent years.
Despite this, many believe our nation’s political leaders have failed to take real action against the threat of climate change.
But why is this? And what role does science reporting play in this narrative?
Join award-winning journalists and UQ graduates Marian Wilkinson and Tegan Taylor, as they lift the curtain on climate-change politics and discuss how quality science reporting can play a role in helping Australia reach its emission targets.
This special episode of the Contact magazine podcast has been made in celebration of 100 years of journalism at UQ.
To learn more about 100 Years of Journalism at UQ celebrations, visit the UQ School of Communication and Arts: https://communication-arts.uq.edu.au/100_years_journalism
If you want more expert commentary and analysis on the topics that matter to you, visit Contact magazine: https://alumni.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine/
This special episode was produced by Michael Jones and Rachel Westbury, and edited by Daniel Seed.
Despite this, many believe our nation’s political leaders have failed to take real action against the threat of climate change.
But why is this? And what role does science reporting play in this narrative?
Join award-winning journalists and UQ graduates Marian Wilkinson and Tegan Taylor, as they lift the curtain on climate-change politics and discuss how quality science reporting can play a role in helping Australia reach its emission targets.
This special episode of the Contact magazine podcast has been made in celebration of 100 years of journalism at UQ.
To learn more about 100 Years of Journalism at UQ celebrations, visit the UQ School of Communication and Arts: https://communication-arts.uq.edu.au/100_years_journalism
If you want more expert commentary and analysis on the topics that matter to you, visit Contact magazine: https://alumni.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine/
This special episode was produced by Michael Jones and Rachel Westbury, and edited by Daniel Seed.
