
Paul Nicklen: A Reverence for Nature
Standing in front of any of Canadian photographer Paul Nicklen’s large-scale images in the current exhibition at Hilton Contemporary, one cannot help but be totally…
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This piece is by WWSG exclusive thought leader, Sara Fischer.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) warned Tuesday that falsehoods related to hurricanes are significantly impeding their response efforts, and putting hundreds of thousands of lives at risk as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida and others pick up the pieces from Hurricane Helene.
Why it matters: Amid one ongoing natural disaster, and with another on the horizon, the federal agency took time from preparation and response efforts to caution the public about rampant misinformation.
Driving the news: Tuesday’s press briefing was dedicated specifically to combatting mis- and disinformation.
State of play: Mis- and disinformation are not only impacting the morale of first responders on the ground but deterring people from applying for critical aid that could provide crucial storm assistance, Criswell noted.
Between the lines: Criswell said the agency has not yet confirmed whether foreign actors are responsible for spreading disinformation about Helene, but noted they spread falsehoods following the Maui wildfires last year.
Zoom in: Falsehoods about FEMA’s disaster response are creating a broader lack of trust in federal and state first responders, Criswell said.
What to watch: As the death toll from Hurricane Helene reaches 227, FEMA warns that Milton could be just as, if not more, catastrophic.
Paul Nicklen: A Reverence for Nature
Standing in front of any of Canadian photographer Paul Nicklen’s large-scale images in the current exhibition at Hilton Contemporary, one cannot help but be totally…
Thought Leader: Paul Nicklen
Peter Goodman: Exploding Pagers Deliver a Supply Chain Warning
This piece is by WWSG exclusive thought leader, Peter Goodman. The lethal detonation of hand-held pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah militants this week in…
Thought Leader: Peter Goodman
Peter Goodman: Beneath the Potential Strike at U.S. Ports – Tensions Over Innovation
This piece is by WWSG exclusive thought leader, Peter Goodman. Throughout the centuries, as ships have navigated oceans bearing all manner of freight, the companies…
Thought Leader: Peter Goodman