Oliver Milman

Oliver Milman is an environment correspondent at The Guardian, covering climate change and environmental issues. He previously worked at the Australian Financial Review in Sydney, where he covered business and markets<dummy00015>

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/oliver-milman

69%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • > 7 countries are meeting an international air quality standard, with deadly air pollution worsening in places due to a rebound in economic activity and the toxic impact of wildfire smoke, a new report has found.
  • The most polluted country, Pakistan, has PM2.5 levels more than 14 times higher than the WHO standard.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Brood XIX and Brood XIII, two cicada broods, are emerging simultaneously this year.
  • The temperature in parts of Iowa could dip as low as minus 14 F on Monday, when the state's caucuses kick off the presidential primary season.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The statement that Calgary is experiencing its coldest January day in two decades without providing any context or comparison is deceptive because it implies that this is unprecedented and unusual. However, according to historical data from Environment Canada, the average minimum temperature for January in Calgary is -21.6C (-7°F), which means that this year's value of -34.6C (-37°F) is still above the long-term average and not exceptional.
  • The statement that exposed skin can succumb to frostbite in less than a minute is deceptive because it is an extreme exaggeration that could cause panic and fear among readers. It also implies that this has happened before, without providing any evidence or sources for this claim. This could be seen as a lie by omission of the fact that such cases are very rare and usually involve prolonged exposure in extremely cold conditions.
  • The statement that global heating is causing more extreme cold events is deceptive because it is not supported by scientific research and could be seen as a false or misleading narrative. The article does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim, nor does it acknowledge the potential benefits of warmer temperatures for some regions or sectors. This could be seen as a lie by omission of alternative explanations, such as natural variability and feedback loops.

Recent Articles

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Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 President Biden urges West Point graduates to uphold their oath to protect the US Constitution during his commencement address, in response to an open letter from over 1,000 alumni.
Millions of Cicadas to Emerge in Rare 221-Year Event: A Natural Phenomenon Unfolding Across the US

Millions of Cicadas to Emerge in Rare 221-Year Event: A Natural Phenomenon Unfolding Across the US

Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 Millions of cicadas, including Brood XIII and XIX, will emerge from the soil in the US for the first time in over 200 years. These insects spend most of their lives underground feeding on tree sap before emerging to mate and produce offspring. The synchronized emergence lasts several weeks and is expected to occur in states like Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas. Despite concerns about noise and potential dangers, cicadas do not bite humans or harm the environment.
The Top 5 Countries with the Most Polluted Air in 2023, According to IQAir Report

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Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Air pollution is a major problem worldwide, with only seven countries meeting WHO guidelines for PM2.5 in 2023. The four most polluted were Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Tajikistan.
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Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 A vicious storm triggered historic coastal flooding in the US as Arctic chill tees up the South's first snow. The temperature in parts of Iowa could dip as low as minus 14 F on Monday, and travel limited for many Republican contenders Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump due to winter storm.