The humble pigeon has a fan club. Volunteer groups all over the world are committed to feeding urban pigeons and providing medical care when needed. One example is the London Pigeon Springfoot, whose members meet every spring, summer and early autumn. They feed the pigeons and remove any entangled strings and hairs from their feet to prevent injury. While many consider pigeons a nuisance and don’t care about their welfare, Springfoot members consider this experience a way to stay connected with nature. Read full article here
Research
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
Merv
February 1, 2023
