Authors review research involving public concerns in the United Kingdom, USA and Canada regarding the existence of a secret, large-scale atmospheric spraying program (SLAP). Research involved an analysis of scientist consensus regarding the issue.
2 pages., In a preview of this issue about "messy data in conservation," the author links messy data to related topics in conservation and urges a trans-disciplinary embrace of messiness to accelerate conservation progress.
Author examines several ethical issues identified in an analysis and public reporting of conversation involving an environmental blogger and a coal industry executive. Examination involved ethical standards of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Public Relations Society of America.
