CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR (HOST): And at this critical juncture, a troubling new report by Media Matters, which is a nonprofit research center, shows that despite record high temperatures last year, climate hit a new low in coverage by the American media. It says that 2016 saw all the major news networks reduce coverage of this vital issue by a whopping 66 percent.

Previously:

How Broadcast Networks Covered Climate Change In 2016

Following Dramatic Drop In Coverage, U.S. Senators Condemn Irresponsible Lack Of Climate Change Coverage

Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Cut Support For The Network Leading The Way In Climate Reporting