Cómo cubrir investigación y artículos científicos sobre clima

The document outlines best practices for journalists covering climate science, emphasizing the need to prioritize human impact over raw data and to look beyond abstracts to find the most relevant information. It provides criteria for evaluating the reliability of studies, such as peer review and the avoidance of predatory journals, while cautioning against confusing correlation with causality. Additionally, it lists several tools and databases, including the Global South Climate Database and Retraction Watch, to help reporters verify sources and connect with experts.

• Journalists are advised to center their stories on human impact and affected communities rather than the science itself, using scientific data to support the human narrative.
• Reporters should avoid relying solely on abstracts, conclusions, or press releases, as these sections highlight what institutions value rather than what is most relevant to the audience; the 'discussion' and 'limitations' sections often contain the most interesting data.
• The reliability of research is best indicated by peer review and publication in high-impact journals, whereas the reputation of an institution (e.g., Harvard or Stanford) is not a definitive indicator of quality. Journalists should be wary of 'predatory journals' that bypass quality controls for payment.
• Precise language is essential in science reporting: studies rarely 'prove' findings but rather 'suggest' or 'find' relationships, and journalists must distinguish between correlation and causality.
• Verification steps for research include checking for conflicts of interest, identifying funding sources, and confirming the authors' expertise and publication history in the specific field.

APA

CCNow (2026). Cómo cubrir investigación y artículos científicos sobre clima. Covering Climate Now. https://coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-story/como-cubrir-investigacion-y-articulos-cientificos-sobre-clima/

Chicago

CCNow. Cómo cubrir investigación y artículos científicos sobre clima. Covering Climate Now, 2026. https://coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-story/como-cubrir-investigacion-y-articulos-cientificos-sobre-clima/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{ccnow2026cmo, author = {CCNow}, title = {{Cómo cubrir investigación y artículos científicos sobre clima}}, institution = {Covering Climate Now}, year = {2026}, month = jun, url = {https://coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-story/como-cubrir-investigacion-y-articulos-cientificos-sobre-clima/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }