New Trends in Earth-Science Outreach and Engagement: The Nature of Communication (Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research Book 38)

Perhaps just as perplexing as the biggest issues at the core of Earth science is the nature of communicating about nature itself. New Trends in Earth-Science Outreach and Engagement: The Nature of Communication examines the processes of communication necessary in bridging the chasm between climate change and natural hazard knowledge and public opinion and policy. At this junction of science and society, 17 chapters take a proactive and prescriptive approach to communicating with the public, the media, and policy makers about the importance of Earth science in everyday life. Book chapters come from some 40 authors who are geophysical scientists, social scientists, educators, scholars, and professionals in the field. Bringing diverse perspectives, these authors hail from universities, and research institutes, government agencies, non-profit associations, and corporations. They represent multiple disciplines, including geosciences, education, climate science education, environmental communication, and public policy. They come from across the United States and around the world. Arranged into five sections, the book looks at geosciences communication in terms of: 1) Education 2) Risk management 3) Public discourse 4) Engaging the public 5) New media From case studies and best practices to field work and innovations, experts deliver pragmatic solutions and delve into significant theories, including diffusion, argumentation, and constructivism, to name a few. Intended for environmental professionals, researchers, and educators in the geophysical and social sciences, the book emphasizes communication principles and practices within an up-to-the-minute context of new environmental issues, new technologies, and a new focus on resiliency. Front Matter....Pages i-xxviii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Assessing Corporate Influence on Climate Change Dialogue....Pages 3-19 Reaching Out Beyond the Usual Suspects and Traditional Media: Re-branding Climate Change as a Problem with a Feasible Solution....Pages 21-45 Investigating Connections Between Industry Affiliation and Climate Change Attitudes....Pages 47-55 Front Matter....Pages 57-57 Science Advocacy and the Legal System: Is Life Cycle Assessment Unconstitutional?....Pages 59-72 Reduction of Conflicts in Mining Development Using “Good Neighbor Agreements”....Pages 73-81 Science Communication and the Tension Between Evidence-Based and Inclusive Features of Policy Making....Pages 83-92 Science Communication and the Role of Scientists in the Policy Discussion....Pages 93-105 Front Matter....Pages 107-107 Transmedia Storytelling in Science Communication: One Subject, Multiple Media, Unlimited Stories....Pages 109-120 Experience Our Planet—Interpreting Earth Sciences in a Museum Environment....Pages 121-135 Impacts of Geospatial Information for Decision Making....Pages 137-152 Front Matter....Pages 153-153 Infusing Climate and Energy Literacy Throughout the Curriculum....Pages 155-163 Enticing Students to Pursue STEM-Related Careers Through Cyber-Driven Learning....Pages 165-176 Using Video Projects in the Science Classroom....Pages 177-192 Front Matter....Pages 193-193 Stakeholder-Driven Research for Climate Adaptation in New York City....Pages 195-207 Funding of Geosciences: Coordinating National and International Resources....Pages 209-221 Big Benefit from Big Data: A Real-Time Data Product Creation and Distribution System....Pages 223-234 Trusted Sources: The Role Scientific Societies Can Play in Informing Public Opinion on Climate Change....Pages 235-244 Perhaps just as perplexing as the biggest issues at the core of Earth science is the nature of communicating about nature itself. __New Trends in Earth-Science Outreach and Engagement: The Nature of Communication__ examines the processes of communication necessary in bridging the chasm between climate change and natural hazard knowledge and public opinion and policy. At this junction of science and society, 17 chapters take a proactive and prescriptive approach to communicating with the public, the media, and policy makers about the importance of Earth science in everyday life. Book chapters come from some 40 authors who are geophysical scientists, social scientists, educators, scholars, and professionals in the field. Bringing diverse perspectives, these authors hail from universities, and research institutes, government agencies, non-profit associations, and corporations. They represent multiple disciplines, including geosciences, education, climate science education, environmental communication, and public policy. They come from across the United States and around the world. Arranged into five sections, the book looks at geosciences communication in terms of: 1) Education2) Risk management3) Public discourse4) Engaging the public5) New media From case studies and best practices to field work and innovations, experts deliver pragmatic solutions and delve into significant theories, including diffusion, argumentation, and constructivism, to name a few. Intended for environmental professionals, researchers, and educators in the geophysical and social sciences, the book emphasizes communication principles and practices within an up-to-the-minute context of new environmental issues, new technologies, and a new focus on resiliency. Perhaps just as perplexing as the biggest issues at the core of Earth science is the nature of communicating about nature itself. This book examines the processes of communication necessary in bridging the chasm between climate change and natural hazard knowledge and public opinion and policy. At this junction of science and society, 17 chapters take a proactive and prescriptive approach to communicating with the public, the media, and policy makers about the importance of Earth science in everyday life. Book chapters come from some 40 authors who are geophysical scientists, social scientists, educators, scholars, and professionals in the field. Bringing diverse perspectives, these authors hail from universities, and research institutes, government agencies, non-profit associations, and corporations "Examines the processes of communication necessary in bridging the chasm between climate change and natural hazard knowledge and public opinion and policy ... [taking] a proactive and prescriptive approach to communicating with the public, the media, and policy makers about the importance of Earth science in everyday life"--Page 4 of cover