Lately, there has been much debate about how scientists should communicate their research and its results to the public and to what extent they should shape public opinion based on scientific evidence. Are scientists visible enough? If so, could they do better? If not, why is that the case?
Erik Puura
There are differing views and interests when it comes to phosphate mining, but these must be resolved through democratic decision-making processes – so we cannot really speak of a war. The key is to take into account the interests of local communities.