Environmental disasters naturally spark anxiety as people fear for their personal safety, their homes, and their communities. And while a disaster can be viewed as a crisis, it can also be “a moment of opportunity,” writes ocean chemist Christopher Reddy in his new book, Science Communication in a Crisis: An Insider’s Guide. A crisis, he points out, can be “a time when you can provide clarity and information, thereby helping to affect the outcome of the event in a positive manner.”
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