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China’s fear and loathing for Fukushima: science versus social media

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Chinese Consumers and Salt Hoarding

The hosts discuss the phenomenon of Chinese consumers panic-buying salt in response to rumors and misinformation about radiation poisoning. They explore previous instances of hoarding in China and highlight the lack of basic knowledge in environmental science among citizens, leading to the spread of misinformation.

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