Chapter 3 in the textbook, Understanding Environmental Health, (3.1 Identifying Acceptable Risk) presents the concept of risk communication. Review this section of the text, paying attention to the explanation of why public perceptions of risk may be more or less serious depending on the characteristics of the hazard.
Complete the following:
- Think of an environmental risk that occurs in nature. You can look ahead to Chapter 4, “Living with Nature,” if needed. Briefly describe the risk.
- Assess the likelihood of public outrage related to this natural risk based on its characteristics and the outrage-related features listed on page 47.
- Why is it important to recognize the likelihood of outrage when communicating with the public about a risk?
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