Abstract

This chapter outlines the ethical issues in science and climate change reporting. It discussed what role journalism and media should play in the global challenge that unfolds as humanity adapts to a changing climate caused by anthropogenic climate change.The chapter begins by outlining the ethical obligations journalists have in accessing and communicating science. How there is a long-standing understanding and journalistic practice of how science should be identified, summarized, curated and reported. The chapter then moves on to illustrate the importance of journalists critically understanding the scientific peer review process, as illustrated by two case studies.In the conclusion, the global media ethics framework will be applied to science and climate change reporting. The key concepts considered will be transparency, audience engagement and inclusion.