Contaminated salmon and the public's trust
Environmental Science & Technology
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Abstract
Scientific uncertainties often make it difficult for environmental policy makers to determine how to communicate risks to the public. A constructive, holistic, multisectoral dialogue about an issue can improve understanding of uncertainties from different perspectives and clarify options for risk communication. Many environmental issues could benefit from explicit promotion of such a dialogue. When issues are complex, unconstructive advocacy, narrow focus, and exclusion of selected parties from decision making can erode public trust in science and lead to cynicism about the policies of government and the private sector.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Contaminated salmon and the public's trust |
| Series title | Environmental Science & Technology |
| DOI | 10.1021/es072497j |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Publication Date | March 15, 2007 |
| Year Published | 2007 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Chemical Society |
| Contributing office(s) | Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 1811 |
| Last page | 1814 |