Communicating Climate Issues

Session Submission Type: Panel Discussion

Abstract

Studies of naturalistic groups are increasingly gaining attention in group communication. Climate change as an issues is most often communicated in a group setting. Meetings are what groups do to accomplish their purposes. This panel proposes to examine different facets of climate issues centering on how groups discursively construct policies and public stances. Papers will look at groups that meet to talk about water resources, public meetings about air quality, and intergroup interactions.

Sub Unit

• Group Communication Division

Chair

• Karen Tracy, University of Colorado, Boulder

Presenters

• Jenifer Clare Martin, University of Colorado, Boulder

• Richard Besel, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo

Respondent

• H. Dan O'Hair, University of Oklahoma

Session Organizer

• Jenifer Clare Martin, University of Colorado, Boulder