As the digital landscape evolves, sensors are bridging the virtual world with the physical world and opening the door to a whole new kind of storytelling. While still nascent in practice, a trend called “sensor journalism” is growing as journalists experiment with new technology and tools to gather information and expand on knowledge about environmental factors like air quality, water quality, and even urban sound design. The emergence of sensor journalism is an opportunity to cultivate a culture of experimentation, engage new audiences, build communities within crowdsourcing, and democratize the storytelling process.
