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The ecomodernists: journalists reimagining a sustainable future

Fahy, Declan ORCID: 0000-0003-2216-4252 and Matthew C., Nisbet (2017) The ecomodernists: journalists reimagining a sustainable future. In: Berglez, Peter, Olausson, Ulrika and Ots, Mart, (eds.) What is Sustainable Journalism? Integrating the Environmental, Social, And Economic Challenges of Journalism. Media and Communication . Peter Lang, London, pp. 39-57. ISBN 9781433134401

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Abstract

This chapter defines and explains ecomodernist journalism, a way of reporting on the environment underpinned by the philosophy of ecomodernism, which argues that government-driven technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and ingenuity are the principle means by which societies can hope to achieve sustainable development. The chapter is based on an analysis of the work of high-profile journalists writing on the environment and climate change who draw on and apply principles of ecomodernism to offer a distinct framing of sustainable development. It demonstrates how the philosophy informs the work of these writers and thinkers, and the particular approaches they take in assessing expert knowledge, evaluating policy proposals and technological options, and in brokering cross-cutting dialogue. The analysis of these prominent writers and thinkers demonstrates that ecomodernist journalism has successfully gained global audiences, been assimilated into mainstream reporting, and has the potential to be the animating worldview that distinguishes the coverage of individual journalists and news organisations as they report on sustainability. The chapter argues that journalism informed by ecomodernist ideas fulfils a vital need in public and political debates over sustainable development.

Item Type:Book Section
Refereed:No
Uncontrolled Keywords:Environmental Journalism; Ecomodernism; Sustainability.
Subjects:Social Sciences > Communication
Social Sciences > Journalism
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Science > School of Communications
Publisher:Peter Lang
Copyright Information:© 2017 Peter Lang
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License
ID Code:26528
Deposited On:09 Dec 2021 18:00 by Declan Fahy . Last Modified 14 Dec 2021 16:55

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