Lisa Friedman

Lisa Friedman is a reporter covering climate policy and politics at The New York Times. She has been a reporter for over 30 years, half of them covering climate change. Her work involves understanding the economic and political challenges involved in curbing greenhouse gases and reporting on how governments address climate change and its effects on communities. Before joining The Times, she was the Washington bureau chief for The Oakland Tribune and The Los Angeles Daily News, as well as the editor of Climatewire, an energy policy publication. Friedman holds a bachelor's degree from Columbia University and has experience traveling to various locations to report on vulnerable communities affected by climate change. She adheres to strict journalistic ethics, protecting sources when necessary and avoiding political involvement or donations. As a Times journalist, she is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in their Ethical Journalism Handbook.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/lisa-friedman

91%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The articles tend to lean towards the author's perspective on climate change and environmental issues, often highlighting the positive aspects of policies and initiatives.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • There is a lack of disclosure regarding potential conflicts of interest in some articles, particularly when reporting on the chemical industry and its impact on health and the environment.

Contradictions

91%

Examples:

  • Contradictions are present in several articles, where they report on the actions taken by the Biden administration to protect the environment but also mention opposing viewpoints or potential drawbacks of these actions.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • Some articles use biased language, emotional manipulation, false dilemmas, and omitted data to present a one-sided view of the issues being reported on.

Recent Articles

President Biden Blocks Oil Drilling on 13 Million Acres in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve

President Biden Blocks Oil Drilling on 13 Million Acres in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve

Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 President Biden's administration blocked oil drilling on over 13 million acres in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, denying a permit for an industrial road and banning drilling on nearly half of the area. The decision safeguards caribou, polar bears, and other wildlife while protecting Alaska Native communities. This significant shift towards environmental protection faces opposition from industry and elected leaders in Alaska.
New EPA Rules Target Toxic Air Pollution from Chemical Plants in Cancer Alley

New EPA Rules Target Toxic Air Pollution from Chemical Plants in Cancer Alley

Broke On: Friday, 24 March 2023 The EPA has announced new rules to limit toxic air pollution from chemical plants in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, specifically targeting ethylene oxide and chloroprene as likely carcinogens.
New EPA Rule Lowers Fine Particulate Matter Standard, Preventing Thousands of Premature Deaths Annually

New EPA Rule Lowers Fine Particulate Matter Standard, Preventing Thousands of Premature Deaths Annually

Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is strengthening limits on fine particulate matter, a deadly air pollutant that causes serious health effects and premature deaths. The new rule lowers the annual standard to nine micrograms per cubic meter of air from 12, preventing thousands of premature deaths annually and saving lives by reducing hospitalizations and lost workdays due to illness caused by exposure. Compliance plans are included for areas that exceed the new standard with penalties for those who do not meet it within 18 months. The Biden administration set this new standard, stating it would especially benefit poor and minority communities while business groups argue it could cause economic upheaval.

House Censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib Over Controversial Phrase

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 The U.S. House of Representatives voted to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib over her use of the phrase 'from the river to the sea'. Tlaib defended her comments, stating that the phrase is an 'aspirational call for freedom, human rights and peaceful coexistence, not death, destruction or hate.' The resolution to censure Tlaib was put forward by Rep. Richard McCormick (R-Ga.). The phrase 'from the river to the sea' refers to the natural borders of historic Palestine and is used to call for the end of Israeli apartheid, according to Ramsey Alsheikh.

Biden Administration Approves Largest Offshore Wind Farm in U.S. History

Broke On: Tuesday, 31 October 2023 The Biden administration has approved the largest offshore wind farm in the U.S., to be developed by Dominion Energy. The wind farm, located off the coast of Virginia, will have a capacity of 2.6 gigawatts and is expected to power 650,000 homes. The project is part of the Biden administration's plan to transition the U.S. to clean energy by 2035.