Online communication on climate change and climate politics: a literature review

@article{Schfer2012OnlineCO,
  title={Online communication on climate change and climate politics: a literature review},
  author={Mike S. Sch{\"a}fer},
  journal={Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change},
  year={2012},
  volume={3}
}
  • Mike S. Schäfer
  • Published 1 November 2012
  • Art
  • Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change
The study of climate change communication has become an important research field. As stakeholders such as scientists, politicians, corporations, or NGOs increasingly turn to the Internet and social media for providing information and mobilizing support, and as an increasing number of people use these media, online communication on climate change and climate politics has become a relevant topic. This article reviews the available scholarly literature on the role of online and social media in… 
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