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Title: Comparative analysis of network television news coverage of nuclear power, coal, and solar stories

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6117278· OSTI ID:6117278
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The purpose of this research was to analyze national television news coverage of nuclear power, coal power, and solar power issues to help gain an understanding about the information being presented about energy technologies that has been shaping public attitudes. ABC, CBS, and NBC news broadcasts from 1972 through 1977 were analyzed. A summary of the findings is presented.

Research Organization:
Battelle Human Affairs Research Center, Seattle, WA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EW-78-C-06-1076
OSTI ID:
6117278
Report Number(s):
PNL-2995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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