Maibach, E. W., Roser-Renouf, C., & Leiserowitz, A. (2010). A national survey of television meteorologists about climate change: Education.

Title: A national survey of television meteorologists about climate change: Education Authors: Maibach, E., et al. Year: 2010

Summary: In this study, Maibach and colleagues (2010) present the findings of a national survey conducted among television meteorologists in the United States regarding their views on climate change and their role in climate change education. As trusted and influential communicators of weather information, television meteorologists can play a significant role in educating the public about climate change.

The survey aimed to understand meteorologists' beliefs about climate change, their perceived role in public education, and the challenges they face in addressing climate change in their broadcasts. The results revealed that while most meteorologists acknowledged the reality of climate change, there was considerable variation in their beliefs about its causes and the degree to which humans contribute to the problem.

Despite these variations, a majority of the surveyed meteorologists expressed a willingness to educate their audiences about climate change. However, they also identified several barriers, such as time constraints, lack of in-depth knowledge, and concerns about viewer backlash, that may limit their ability to effectively communicate climate change information.

In conclusion, Maibach et al.'s (2010) study highlights the potential of television meteorologists as key communicators of climate change information. The findings underscore the need for providing these meteorologists with better access to resources, training, and support to overcome challenges and enable them to effectively educate their audiences about climate change and its impacts.