The fifth national survey of broadcast meteorologists from George Mason University finds that large numbers of weathercasters informed their viewers about the local impacts of climate change. WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A LOOK: The survey explores broadcast meteorologists’ views and activities related to reporting on climate change, as well as engagement with viewership, social media...

This report looks at the initial findings from the fifth nationally representative survey of broadcast meteorologists conducted by George Mason University. The aim of these surveys is to explore broadcast meteorologists’ views and activities related to reporting on climate change.  

Findings from a survey of more than 4,000 members of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) conducted by George Mason University to look at their views on climate change.