Raymond Zhong
Raymond Zhong is a reporter who focuses on climate and environmental issues for The New York Times. He started at the newspaper in 2017 as a business and technology reporter in China before moving to Taiwan after being expelled by the Chinese government. Zhong was part of the Times team that won a 2021 Pulitzer Prize for revealing how Chinese authorities censored and controlled online information about Covid-19 during its early stages. He has also worked as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal in New Delhi and studied economics and applied math at Princeton. Zhong is committed to upholding the journalistic ethics outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook, which includes not accepting gifts or money from those he writes about, protecting anonymous sources, and giving everyone a chance to comment.
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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
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Examples:
- The author's reporting on climate and environmental issues may be influenced by a pro-government narrative in some instances. In the article '5th National Climate Assessment Lays Out Climate Threats and Solutions', the author highlights how President Biden's policies are moving the nation toward a clean-energy future, despite young voters expressing disapproval of his decision to greenlight new oil drilling in Alaska.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- No conflicts of interest have been identified.
Contradictions
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Examples:
- In the article 'Dubai’s Extraordinary Flooding: Here’s What to Know', the author states that heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates and Oman caused flooding, while also mentioning that average annual rainfall in the Arabian Peninsula is a few inches and that UAE officials reported the country's largest recorded 24-hour rain total on Tuesday since records began in 1949. This presents contradictory information about the rarity of such heavy rains in the region.
Deceptions
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Examples:
- No deceptive practices have been identified.
Recent Articles
Alaska's Top-Heavy Juneau Icefield: Melting 4.6 Times Faster, Losing 68 Glaciers Since 2005
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Alaska's Juneau icefield, a massive interconnected glacier system near Juneau, is melting at an unprecedented rate, with one larger glacier completely disappearing and 64 others vanishing between 2005 and 2019. This top-heavy icefield's accelerated melt contributes significantly to global sea-level rise, projected to reach approximately one quarter of the total increase by 2100 AD. The melting trend is driven by rising temperatures linked to human-induced climate change. 
Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Dangerous Temperatures Affect Millions in US and Beyond, With Potential Health Consequences
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024A dangerous and prolonged heat wave is affecting tens of millions in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast US, with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat wave has already caused at least one death due to wildfires in New Mexico and evacuations in California. Extreme heat waves have also hit India and Greece this year. Vulnerable populations are at risk of severe health consequences, especially during the ongoing 24-day hot spell in New York City, where Black communities are disproportionately affected. Staying hydrated, avoiding prolonged sun exposure, and seeking cool environments can help mitigate the risks. Unprecedented Global Heatwave: 12 Consecutive Months of Record-Breaking Temperatures and Its Impacts on Communities
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024Record-breaking heat for 12 consecutive months has led to extreme weather conditions and challenges for communities worldwide. Scientists attribute this trend to human-induced climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming, but current trends indicate we're far from achieving these targets. To minimize further warming, it's necessary to reduce emissions, adopt renewable energy sources, and take action against the fossil fuel industry. The UN Secretary-General urges immediate action towards a sustainable future. Severe Storms Leave Four Houston Schools Damaged, Thousands Without Power: HISD Assessing Situation for Monday Reopening
Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024Several schools in Houston and surrounding districts, including Tomball ISD and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, plan to reopen or remain closed due to damage from Thursday's storms. HISD is assessing the situation for potential missed school days as 90 out of 136 campuses were still without power on Saturday. Cleveland ISD will operate normally on Monday. Climate Change Impacts Escalating, Warn UN and US Reports
Broke On: Tuesday, 14 November 2023Human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, are causing the planet to warm at an alarming rate. Governments are planning to produce double the fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C. Climate change is disproportionately affecting marginalized communities, the elderly, and low-income communities. The climate crisis is changing children's health and development, with 43.1 million internal displacements of children linked to weather-related disasters over a six-year period. Climate shocks on the economy are happening more frequently, with a record number of extreme weather disasters costing at least $1 billion.