Journal of Mass Communication & Journalism

Department of Mass Communication, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Nigeria

Publications

• Review Article   
  From the Boob Tube to YouTube: Critical Appraisal of Nigerian Media Environment and Climate Change Awareness Creation
  Author(s): Chinenye Nwabueze* and Anthony Onyima
  
  This paper appraises the Nigerian media environment and the extent it can create awareness for climate change. It provides conceptual explanation of climate change globally and how it affects the country. It examines the different sides of the global debate on climate change, pointing out the consequences of climate change with particular reference to Nigeria. Its basic postulation is that Nigeria and African countries have not done enough in the climate change debate and battle. The paper lists strategies of how the media can create more effective awareness for climate change issues and subsequent mitigation of and adaptation to the adverse environmental conditions, particularly in an era of digital culture... Read More»
  

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