Earth’s climate has changed over the eons, but these changes were always slow and never left the bounds that were suitable for life. It turns out that this is because the Earth has natural mechanisms that help to stabilize the climate. For instance, the more carbon that’s in the air, the faster the ocean absorbs and stores carbon in a process called silicate weathering. Chemical reactions drag the carbon into the ocean, where it ultimately settles into deposits in the earth. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
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February 1, 2023
