Critical Information Need¶
Critical information need metadata (meta_type=information_needs) describes the practical civic or community information need a story helps readers meet. Articles may carry one to three critical information need tags.
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Categories¶
| API value | Meaning |
|---|---|
emergencies_risks |
Information people need to prepare for, respond to, or recover from immediate or long-term risks |
health_welfare |
Physical health, mental health, public health, social services, care access, benefits, or basic well-being |
education |
Schools, colleges, educational access, school quality, student outcomes, education policy, or choices for families and students |
transportation |
How people move through the community, including systems, routes, costs, access, safety, and disruptions |
economic_opportunities |
Jobs, wages, business conditions, job training, entrepreneurship, household finances, or local economic opportunity |
environment |
Local environmental conditions, environmental risks, natural resources, climate impacts, restoration, or recreation access |
civic_information |
Community institutions, services, associations, participation, and shared civic life |
political_information |
Candidates, elected officials, campaigns, elections, voting, public policy, legislation, or government decisions |
other |
The article does not clearly serve one of the standard critical information needs |