I understand your stance on this, but as you mention earlier it's the editorial policy-backed media that enable everyday folk to learn about these things. In that way, the media controls what people feel able to look into. If all the long scientific words get too much, Joe Public will just turn on the Playstation again. It's an unfortunate fact, which as part of the media I both resent and welcome in equal(ish) measure.
I personally will not subscribe to the global warming farce. Even if it is happening, the world will just shrug it off and start again. It won't be the first time and certainly not the last.
...Maybe the dinosaurs liked using their patio heaters a bit too much. Who knows?