Public Underst Sci May 2023 PMID 36519397

Greenpeace and the online genetically modified food debate in the UK: The role of science and scientific evidence in 'environmental representation'.

Catherine Price

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Abstract in brief

The article analyzes how Greenpeace uses scientific evidence in UK news articles on genetically modified foods, highlighting its role in shaping environmental claims.
It examines the reactions of online commenters, who often reject Greenpeace's use of science and accuse the organization of opposing scientific progress.
The study shows a tension between Greenpeace's claimsmaking based on science and the public's skepticism, questioning Greenpeace's legitimacy as an environmental spokesperson.]

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Catherine Price

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