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**Tamil Nadu Media Urged to Prioritize Climate Reporting Amid Rising Concerns**
CHENNAI, June 22, 2025 – Environmental advocates are calling for a significant overhaul in how Tamil Nadu media covers climate change, citing Chennai’s vulnerability to heat stress and the urgent need for public awareness.
Speaking at the ‘Editor’s Meet on Climate Change and Tamil Nadu,’ G. Sundarrajan of Poovulagin Nanbargal emphasized the critical role media plays in sensitizing the government and shaping public policy for a sustainable future. He urged news outlets to establish dedicated climate desks, publish daily climate-focused stories from diverse perspectives, including those of marginalized communities, and rigorously fact-check proposed climate solutions.
Sundarrajan warned that 2024 saw a dangerous 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature rise and a disaster almost daily worldwide. He emphasized the importance of reporting with climate-centric perspectives, especially in projects impacting vulnerable communities. He also stated that Tamil Nadu ranks 12 in the climate vulnerability index.
He also highlighted the dire consequences of inaction, pointing to projections that a 4-degree Celsius rise in global temperatures will have catastrophic effect on the world. He also reported that 29.1% of the Chennai Corporation area has been projected to be at a risk of inundation due to extreme precipitation. He also stressed the importance of questioning policies impacting climate, such as inadequate bus connectivity and delays in Metro rail implementation.
The call to action comes as Chennai faces increasing risks from climate change, including heat-induced deaths and potential inundation due to extreme rainfall. The environmental organisation hopes these changes will lead to better awareness and policies to mitigate climate change issues.
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