Chris Mooney
Journalist and author, Climate Communication
Born
September 20th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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This individual worked as a journalist and academic, focusing on the intersection of science and policy. Topics of interest included climate change, public understanding of science, and communication strategies related to environmental issues. Important publications included books such as 'The Republican War on Science' and 'Unscientific America', which addressed the relationship between scientific inquiry and political discourse. Contributions to various media outlets provided insights into the challenges of conveying scientific information to the public.
Authored 'The Republican War on Science'
Wrote 'Unscientific America'
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