The freedom of the press is important, and of course it must be protected. But the freedom of everybody else and of ordinary citizens is also important.
Could media reports of natural disasters reduce people’s risk perception?
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If you haven’t heard about the growing campaign for fossil fuel divestment, and what it means for both your retirement funds and for the global economy, it’s time to pay attention - because now even the…
What happens when cyclists take to pavements?
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Governments around the world are pushing to get their citizens to cycle more. Without necessary infrastructure, however, that is not good news for pedestrians or cyclists. While on an evening stroll, no…
Unnecessary anxiety is a media health risk.
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Kate Mandeville, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
When new health threats emerge, the media is often accused of hyping up the risk to the public. But we tend to believe that health experts provide rational, independent viewpoints on the real risks posed…