How Long to Read Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies

How Long Does it Take to Read Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 20 minutes to read Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Science and Technology Committee

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this report, the Science and Technology Committee examines how scientific advice and evidence is used in national emergencies, when the Government and scientific advisory system are put under great pressure to deal with atypical situations. The inquiry focused on four case studies: (i) the 2009-10 H1N1 influenza pandemic (swine flu); (ii) the April 2010 volcanic ash disruption; (iii) space weather; and (iv) cyber attacks. While science is used effectively to aid responses to emergencies, the detachment of the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) from the National Risk Assessment (NRA) - the key process of risk evaluation carried out by the Cabinet Office - is a serious concern. The Committee recommends that the NRA should not be signed off until the GCSA is satisfied that all risks requiring scientific input and judgements have been properly considered. A new independent scientific advisory committee should be set up to advise the Cabinet on risk assessment and review the NRA. The Icelandic volcanic eruption in April 2010 is a stark example of the lack of scientific input in risk assessment: the risk of disruption to aviation caused by a natural disaster was dropped from the assessment process in 2009, despite warnings from earth scientists. There are concerns over how risk was communicated to the public during the 2009-10 swine flu pandemic are raised in the report, with sensationalised media reporting about the projected deaths from swine flu. The Scientific Advisory Groups in Emergencies, set up to advise government during emergencies, were found to work in an unnecessarily secretive way.

How long is Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies?

Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Science and Technology Committee is 260 pages long, and a total of 65,000 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 55 minutes to read Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies aloud.

What Reading Level is Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies?

Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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