Hurricane Irene Hype

Hurricane Hype? Yes. Overreaction? Nonsense!

David Ropeik | Posted 11.01.2011

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David Ropeik

Was there hype? Sure. Did the news media also inform and allow us to prepare for what was in fact a significant threat, and actually help a lot of people protect themselves and their property? Yes!

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Did The Media Overhype Irene?

The Huffington Post | Jack Mirkinson | Posted 10.29.2011

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With Hurricane Irene in the rearview mirror, the media is playing its favorite game: examining its own coverage. Seemingly the entire press gave th...

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