A new analysis reveals a significant 38% decrease in climate journalism since 2021, raising concerns about public awareness during a worsening climate crisis. Journalist Erika Bjerström argues this decline represents a threat to democracy. She attributes this reduction to the increasing harassment, threats, and resistance faced by climate journalists. These negative experiences are leading reporters to abandon coverage of what she describes as the defining crisis of our time. The relentless negativity takes a toll, causing burnout and discouraging further reporting. Bjerström suggests the issue isn't simply a lack of interest, but a direct consequence of the hostile environment these journalists navigate. The shrinking coverage leaves a critical information gap for the public.