David Ropeik is a consultant in risk communication, and a former reporter. He is the author of “How Risky Is It, Really?”
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What We Can Learn From The Recent Shark Attacks On Cape Cod
Massachusetts' first shark attack fatality in more than 80 years is tragic. It can also teach us something about managing risk, writes David Ropeik.
Atlantic Cod And The Human 'Tragedy Of The Commons'
Overfishing and its devastating effects off- and on-shore.
Wealth, Power And The Legacy Of The Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is a foundational document of democracy. But it's also a reminder that power and wealth go hand in hand.
The Polarizing Effects Of... Solar Panels?
Clean energy is the latest issue to be sucked into the "us-against-them" vortex.
Flight 370 And The Fear Of Flying
The Malaysia Airlines investigation has renewed questions about airline safety and security. But David Ropeik says the real danger is our own anxiety.
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The Danger Of Absolutist Advocates Who Want It All
Passionate pursuit of our beliefs feels great, but can blind us to common sense. It happens to environmentalists on the left as much as to climate deniers on the right.