Social media allows anyone to dole out dubious advice on climate change and other vital areas of health and safety. With medical and science information readily available, it’s easy to be vulnerable to misinformation and be put at risk, especially when the message is fear-based. A panel of experts shares how reliable scientific studies and public health information can successfully reach the public and counteract the torrent of disinformation. Learn how you might find meaningful media career opportunities in this crucial area of public discourse.
Melanie Evans, Reporter & Producer, Tradeoffs
Dr. Andrea Love, Immunologist and Microbiologist; Author, Immunologic
Kyle Pope, Co-founder, Covering Climate Now
Moderator: Micah Loewinger, Co-Host, On the Media
Presented with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Presented with the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and SVA Theatre
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