Clearing the Air: What the media gets right – and wrong – when covering environmental issues

From biodiversity loss and climate change (or is it “climate crisis?”) to deforestation and plastic pollution, media coverage is critical to shining a light on our planet’s biggest environmental challenges — but with so many different stakeholders, it’s certainly not free from critique. A panel of professional journalists will discuss what the media gets right — and wrong — when covering contentious environmental topics, as well as new developments that may spell change on the horizon.

Panelists:
-Todd Reubold, Associate Director, Institute on the Environment and Publisher, Ensia
-Additional panelist(s) will be announced soon

Can’t make it in person? Join us on YouTube Live.

Doors open at 3:15 p.m.; Program starts at 3:45 p.m.
Location: LES R-380 (IonE Seminar Room), Level 3R

About IonE Second Mondays:
The Institute on the Environment’s Second Mondays series brings together a panel of experts – from within the University of Minnesota and beyond – to ask big questions, discuss collaborative projects, and dive into other cross-cutting sustainability issues. Visit our website, and stay tuned for details about our other Second Monday events this semester.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Parking and transformation to the Institute on the Environment are available on our website. The majority of parking on the St Paul Campus, including car ramp or meters, do incur a fee.

Are there accessible doors to enter the building?
Yes, attendees can enter either off of Buford Ave on the ramp on the East side of the building or from the entrance closest to the Gortner Ave Ramp on the South side of the building.