A new and sobering report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that the impacts of our warming climate are even worse and scarier than previously thought. This has prompted a barrage of doomsday-like headlines that could make even the most optimistic observers feel overwhelmed and discouraged. There is no doubt the time is now for action, but how can journalists help to effectively shift the narrative to inspire needed change as opposed to denial and hopelessness?

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter chats with Los Angeles Times energy and climate reporter Sammy Roth about his recent article entitled “Getting Personal About Climate Change Made Me a Better Reporter” and how his personal journey informs his compelling reporting.

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