Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-11-2024
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Journalism
First Advisor
Debora Wenger
Second Advisor
Charles Mitchell
Third Advisor
Dennis Moore
Relational Format
Disseration/Thesis
Abstract
Timber and Tornadoes: A Journalistic View of Mississippi’s Escalating Climate Challenges is a project which explores the impact of climate change on the state of Mississippi and its industries. Specific areas of interest were the recent onslaught of wind disasters including tornadic activity and hurricanes as well as the impact of weather events on the timber and forestry industries in the state. This project involved interviews of industry professionals as well as academic experts. In addition, interview questions and necessary supplemental context were developed using significant background research. Emphasizing the potential challenges that climate change will present for the state of Mississippi, this project allowed for identification of areas which call for improvement, increased preparation, and further research.
Recommended Citation
Hollingsworth, Alice Ann and Hollingsworth, Alice Ann, "Timber and Tornadoes: A Journalistic View of Mississippi's Escalating Climate Challenge" (2024). Honors Theses. 3125.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3125
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