A new analysis finds that false and misleading claims about climate change and clean energy made by right-wing media outlets are affecting public perception. The fossil fuel industry is riding that wave of disinformation to promote false solutions. The results of that disinformation campaign may play out in Northeast Florida. According to polling data from Yale and George Mason University, 70% of respondents who live in the Jacksonville metro area accept that climate change is happening. However, about half think it’s being driven by human activity. Just 54% of people on the First Coast know that the vast majority of scientists agree that climate change is happening.
Guests:
- Bob Berwyn, Inside Climate News reporter.
- Harriet Kingaby, Conscious Advertising Network co-founder.
Jerry Saltz
Jerry Saltz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic and New York Times bestselling author. Before becoming an art critic and author, he was a self-described failed artist and a truck driver. Saltz had a conversation with us about his new book "Art Is Life: Icons and Iconoclasts, Visionaries and Vigilantes, and Flashes of Hope in the Night." For years, Saltz has been a champion of forgotten and overlooked artists by celebrating the pioneering work of long-marginalized creators. Now, he brings together more than 20 years of work in his new book, which traces how visionary artists from the early years of the 21st century have both documented and challenged culture.
Hakka Kitchen
Hakka Kitchen, one of Jacksonville’s more prominent healthy restaurants, is closing its doors after five years. Owner Wen Raiti has announced that Hakka Kitchen, formerly known as the House of Leaf and Bean, will close Dec. 18. Wen joined us in the studio to discuss why she decided to call an end to what has become her life’s passion.
What’s Good Wednesday
- Starting this weekend, “Dazzling Nights” at Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens will transform into a stunning winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures. Dana Doody, executive director of the Arboretum, gave us a preview of the holiday attraction.
- Jacksonville residents can support the heart of the Downtown community this holiday season on Saturday to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Downtown's small businesses invite the community to enjoy the day with discounts, deals and the Shop Small QR Code Scavenger Hunt. Shoppers are encouraged to download the Eventzee app, create an account and check DTJax.com/ShopSmall for the join code, then hunt for QR Codes at participating businesses throughout the Downtown area on Saturday. The first 100 shoppers who seek out and scan at least five QR Codes on Small Business Saturday will receive a $20 #DTJax e-Gift Card from Downtown Vision. All shoppers who scan at least five QR Codes will be entered into a drawing to receive a $100 #DTJax e-Gift Card.
- The third and final concert in the Jazz on the River series will feature Ulysses Owens Jr. and Friends. Ulysses Owens Jr. is a performer, producer and educator originally from Jacksonville. The concert will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Riverfront Park, 100 Memorial Parkway in Palatka. This event is free and family-friendly.
