Communication and risk governance: the Brazilian experience in areas contaminated by lead

Considering the contemporary debate on themes involving risk situations in contaminated areas, some relevant concepts about risk communication and risk governance are discussed in this article. A critical analysis of two case studies on communities exposed to lead in Brazil is presented: in Adrianop...

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Published in:Ambiente & sociedade 2010-12, Vol.13 (2), p.283-297
Main Authors: Di Giulio, Gabriela Marques, Figueiredo, Bernardino Ribeiro, Ferreira, Lucia da Costa, Anjos, Jose Angelo Sebastiao Araujo dos
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
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Brazil
Communication
Communities
Governance
Risk
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Summary:Considering the contemporary debate on themes involving risk situations in contaminated areas, some relevant concepts about risk communication and risk governance are discussed in this article. A critical analysis of two case studies on communities exposed to lead in Brazil is presented: in Adrianopolis (Ribeira Valley, State of Parana) and Santo Amaro da Purificacao (State of Bahia). Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1414-753X