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was that moment when it felt like she wouldn’t make it, but she was Tapescript 8.1.1
surrounded by love. She made it! Radio Presenter: Good evening, everybody. Welcome to Protect
Reporter: How is she doing now? Nature and Protect Life Program. Today, we’re going to talk
Brigid Mahoney: She’s still not fully on his back legs however in about air and water pollution around you. You can call us for any
general, she’s doing fantastic. She is still receiving special care and environmental problems you’ve witnessed, and we can talk about
hasn’t yet started galloping alongside her peers, but she’s made a lot what to do to prevent these problems. Here comes our first guest.
of progress since that muddy day. Hello.
Reporter: Thank you so much for being with us today and sharing Guest 1: Hi. I think the most important problem we’re facing
this hopeful and inspiring story. nowadays is water pollution, and we must do something to protect
our world as soon as possible.
Tapescript 7.3.1 Radio Presenter: You’re completely right. Have you ever witnessed a
Ronald Davis: Welcome to another episode of our podcast. My threat to the environment around the area you live in?
name is Ronald Davis and my guest today is Casey Chafin, a college Guest 1: Unfortunately I have. I live in the countryside, and there’s a
consultant and researcher. We’re going to talk about the craze of river running through our village. We used to walk or have a picnic
fake news in our popular culture. Hello, Casey. It’s a great pleasure by the riverbank. It was magnificent with its clean water. We could
to have you here. I would like to jump into the subject immediately. see different types of fish in it even from the surface until the factory
Can you tell us what fake news is? they built started to work. Now, we sadly see thousands of dead fish
Casey Chafin: Hello, everyone. Thank you for inviting me, Ronald. wash up on shore several times a year. They analyzed the fish and
Fake news can be divided into two categories. First are the stories said that they died from shortage of oxygen in the water. Needless to
that are entirely made-up and unreal. The intention behind that say, drinking tap water isn’t safe anymore.
is to get people to believe in something that isn’t true in order to Radio Presenter: Oh, this is horrible! Have you done anything to
make them buy some certain products or visit websites for clickbait. solve this problem so far?
Second, there are stories that contain some reality but aren’t Guest 1: We’ve been writing to the authorities constantly. Hopefully,
completely true. A columnist, for example, can only quote a portion they’ll install stronger filters to the pumps where the wastewater is
of what a politician said, giving the public a distorted interpretation discharged.
of their purpose. This can be either done on purpose to persuade
audiences of a certain point of view, or be the consequence of an Radio Presenter: Thank you. I hope it’ll work and stop the fish
unintentional fault. In any case, it easily gains an audience and turns kills. We have another guest who will talk about geothermal energy
out to be an “urban myth”. plants. Welcome.
Ronald Davis: So true! How does fake news spread? I mean, is it Guest 2: Hello. Most people think geothermal energy doesn’t harm
possible to know or detect where they come from? the environment at all. Well, they’re wrong. I’m a farmer, and I grow
olives and figs. Unfortunately, I’ve been getting fewer products in
Casey Chafin: It has become remarkably easy to share both accurate recent years. We also suffer from the annoying smell, especially
and fake information on a global scale. Everyone can use social on windy days. I’ve learned that it’s because of the harmful gases
media platforms to express their opinions with the rest of the world. released by the geothermal energy plants near my field. So, I’m
The problem here is that people do not really check the origins of asking the local authorities not to allow the construction of those
the online content before publishing it. This causes fake news to energy plants too close to the residences and fields. Maybe I can’t do
circulate rapidly or go viral. Also, identifying the original source anything for my own field now, but other farmers can do something
of news reports has become increasingly difficult. It’s really hard for their fields.
to determine their authenticity. As a result, there has been a huge
wave of fake news. According to one survey, more than a quarter of Radio Presenter: Thank you for your attention and warning. I’m
all Americans accessed to a fake news website during the 2016 US sure the authorities will hear us and increase the use of clean energy
presidential race. to protect nature.
Ronald Davis: This is very interesting to note. So, how do we avoid Tapescript 8.2.1
fake news?
Casey Chafin: First of all, libraries and educational institutions Energy Consultant: Hello. Home Energy Installation Company.
should work on this issue a lot more. The mission of these institutions How can I help you?
is to educate and advocate for critical thinking as a core skill in media Mr. Token: Hello. It’s Arthur Token. I’d like to get some information
and information literacy. Also, I believe that we, as individuals, have about installing power to my property.
a responsibility to maintain a high level of consciousness about this Energy Consultant: Certainly, sir. Could you please explain what
issue and to warn those around us. you need in detail?
Ronald Davis: Well then, let me ask the most important question of Mr. Token: My wife and I bought a property from the Breeze Island
today. How do we spot fake news? a few months ago. We decided to construct our own house. At
Casey Chafin: The International Federation of Library Associations first, we thought we’d get enough electricity from the energy grid.
(IFLA) has developed an infographic with eight key elements for However, as it’s quite far from the mainland, we’ve started to face
determining the validity of any news story people come across. power cuts regularly. A generator was useful for the construction
According to this infographic, the first thing to do is to consider period, but soon we realized that it would be a good idea to install
the resource whether it is reliable or not. After that, it’s important to alternative energy systems and produce our own energy for heating,
read beyond the headlines to see if there is any outrageous attempt. lighting and household appliances.
Then, check the author to see if he or she is someone credible. Next, Energy Consultant: I understand, Mr. Token. Would you consider
look for supporting resources to find out if the given links are valid installing a power room that runs with fuel oil or coal?
or not. Later, check the date of the news because it may belong to
an irrelevant event in the past. Also, consider this question; “Is it a Mr. Token: To be honest, I’d rather use renewable energy than fossil
joke?” If it is too bizarre, it’s worth checking from other resources fuels because I don’t want to cause air or water pollution. Can I have
as well. Check your biases periodically to be sure that your personal some information about the alternative energy sources you use?
beliefs don’t affect your judgment. And lastly, it’s significant to ask Energy Consultant: Sure. I have a few questions about your
the experts like consultants before spreading it. property. Is it in a high place or close to a water source? Is it windy
Ronald Davis: Thank you so much for sharing a lot of valuable most of the time?
information with us today. Mr. Token: Yes, we’re quite lucky about this. Our land is on the top
Casey Chafin: My pleasure. Thanks for the opportunity. of the hill and gets too much wind. There’s also a stream just behind
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