At the Gate of Disaster: A Case Study on the Promotion of Climate Science Rejectionism by Mainstream News Outlets and E-Commerce Companies
Climate science rejectionist Patrick Moore’s new book, Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom, has been promoted by a constellation of media and special interest groups around the world that share his views. However, its success as an “environmental science” bestseller on Amazon, has also b...
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| Language: | English |
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J-Schools Canada / Écoles-J Canada
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Facts & Frictions |
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| Online Access: | https://factsandfrictions.ca/portfolio-item/holman/ |
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| Summary: | Climate science rejectionist Patrick Moore’s new book, Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom, has been promoted by a constellation of media and special interest groups around the world that share his views. However, its success as an “environmental science” bestseller on Amazon, has also been the result of support it received from mainstream news media outlets and ecommerce companies. Using a narrative reconstructed with investigative reporting techniques, this case study will apply gatekeeping theory to explore how those who platformed or publicized Moore’s fake invisible catastrophes argument failed to make its accuracy a determinant in doing so, instead prioritizing other concerns, such as freedom of expression and promoting a diversity of viewpoints. |
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| ISSN: | 2816-2366 |