It wasn't the storm of the century after all, but it still took lives and did damage. So, on the whole, how did the news media perform as the hurricane approached? Julie Moos collected reaction at the Poynter Institute, and stated her own view (that it wasn't hyped) in a separate post. Also, the New York Times on Irene-related Twitter hoaxes. And views on the links to global warming.
August 29, 2011