Miljömedier

Miljömedier refers to media content that focuses on environmental issues, sustainability, and climate change, produced for general audiences or specialized readers. The concept spans journalism, documentary film, radio and television, online news outlets, magazines, journals, blogs, podcasts, and educational resources. In a Swedish context, miljömedier is often discussed in relation to how media communicates complex scientific knowledge, policy debates, and everyday practices related to the environment. The field includes both traditional news reporting on ecological problems (such as pollution, biodiversity loss, climate policy) and coverage of sustainable technologies, energy systems, and environmental justice.

In research and library practice, miljömedier can be used as a thematic category to organize content about the environment, facilitating learning and information literacy. It also intersects with science communication and risk communication, aiming to make credible information accessible and actionable for broader publics.

Challenges include ensuring accuracy, avoiding sensationalism or greenwashing, addressing uncertainties in climate science, and reaching diverse audiences. The growth of digital media has expanded formats and participatory discourse, with citizen science, social media debates, and user-generated content influencing how environmental topics are presented and interpreted.

See also: environmental journalism, science communication, sustainable development, climate communication, environmental policy.