As a result of flooding in 2013, Colorado state lost approximately 500 miles of roadway and more than 30 bridges.
Credit: USEPA Environmental-Protection-Agency on Public Domain FilesImages and videos can help increase awareness of climate issues but featuring polar bears in every other piece may not be an effective way to engage your readers.
Gavin Lamb, a researcher and writer in environmental communication has outlined eight evidence-based principles to guide journalists in making better visual choices.
Lamb’s advice ranges from making sure to include practical guidance alongside emotive images to avoiding protest imagery due to cynicism.
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