Climate Change in Mississippi: A Journalistic Exploration of Education and Activism

Author

Kala NanceFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-11-2024

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Department

Journalism

First Advisor

Debora Wenger

Second Advisor

Charles Mitchell

Third Advisor

Summer Hill-Vinson

Relational Format

Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract

Climate Change in Mississippi: A Journalistic Exploration of Education and Activism takes an investigative, journalistic approach toward climate change in Mississippi. Specifically, how education and awareness have a direct impact on Mississippi industries, people and legislation. The project explored the level of acknowledgement of climate change across the state, and how certain individuals used advocacy to encourage education about climate change to raise awareness of the severity of the situation. This project includes interviews with university professors and researchers, non-profit organizations, educational groups and working individuals in some of Mississippi’s largest areas of employment. Additionally, this project draws on research from interviews to gather relevant information and develop context that is imperative for understanding. Various opinions and experiences are expressed throughout the investigation of this topic, highlighting how education and awareness of climate change affects different stakeholders in the state.

Recommended Citation

Nance, Kala, "Climate Change in Mississippi: A Journalistic Exploration of Education and Activism" (2024). Honors Theses. 3142.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3142

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