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Matthew C. Nisbet, Ph.D, is a professor in the School of Communication at American University where his research focuses on the intersections between science, media, and politics. E-MAIL: nisbetmc@gmail.com

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Global Warming Coverage Last Week Contributed Only 5% to Total News Agenda; Dwarfed by Attention to Iraq, Iran, and 2008 Presidential Race

Category: Enviro/Science ReportingGlobal WarmingIssue Attention Cycles
Posted on: February 6, 2007 12:43 PM, by Matthew C. Nisbet

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Last week, global warming cracked the top 5 news stories at Pew's media attention index, but only accounted for roughly 5% of the total news hole across outlets, dwarfed by the roughly 40% of news attention captured by the combined issues of Iraq, Iran, and the 2008 Presidential horserace.

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