How we evaluate risk depends on our background and lived experience. In this issue of Eos, we explore how effective science communication recognizes and responds to risk perception in different communities. When the Marshall Fire literally brought debris to their doorsteps, Colorado geoscientists responded to neighborhood concerns about air quality with empathy—as well as with monitoring equipment and scientific diligence. More than 2,000 kilometers away, volcanologists and emergency managers in Mexico are sharing specific risks posed by Popocatépetl, acknowledging residents’ differing life experiences and current responsibilities. Both approaches balance humanity with scientific rigor and respect.
—Caryl-Sue Micalizio, Editor in Chief
Citation: Micalizio, C.-S. (2024), Perceiving risk, Eos, 105, https://doi.org/10.1029/2024EO240189. Published on 25 April 2024.
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