Understanding nature is a passion for researchers, but it’s life for indigenous peoples. When Henry Huntington asked Inuit elders about how climate change could affect the beluga whales, the elders offered unique analyses based on their understanding of freshwater ecosystems and how they impact ocean ecosystems. This is just one example of the unique, whole-picture insight that indigenous peoples have to offer. 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
