A surface knowledge of biology tells us that planting more trees can contribute to reducing global warming and carbon dioxide. But due to a less commonly known biological effect, albedo, planting more trees in dark forests actually causes more heat to be trapped. Albedo means that darker parts of ecosystems absorb more heat and lighter parts reflect more heat. This doesn’t mean that carbon dioxide reduction is now irrelevant; it’s just that we need to be more strategic about planting trees. 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
Merv
February 1, 2023
