In covering a crisis, it is crucial to quickly separate reliable information from speculation and hype—or, in the case of the fast-moving swine flu story, an epidemic from a pandemic. It’s easier, of course, if you have strong science and medical reporters on board. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
my reservations about this article have to do with readership, not with the views of the sources. the article points out , accurately, that science reporting is needed now more than ever. it was interesting that news reporters at one conference were optimistiic compared to the roundtable discussion of another forum. i wish data for actual change in reader responses across the country with science-based news and new ideas for media sources, beyond the "bells and whistles", to engage more citizens in this area of information had been included.
