After my March 16 post on risk communications related to the Japan radiation threats, I decided to continue the dialogue with Peter.  We traded some emails last Wednesday, which I thought I’d summarize here (edited for brevity/clarity):

Peter,

 Three interesting articles to share: 

• AP story on concerns over tap water.  Note the quotes that suggest “stress over the tap water is more dangerous than the tap water itself.” 
• Ropeik weighs in.
• Criticisms on risk communications from the Union of Concerned Scientists. 

 Side note – years ago, I analyzed the Union and found it to be more aligned with political leanings than scientific.  I wonder if that’s still the case.

 – J.D.

Here is an edited summary of Peter’s insightful responses:

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