Scott Dance
Scott Dance is a seasoned journalist with a background in covering weather, science, health, and the environment. He currently serves as a Global Weather Writer for The Washington Post, where he reports on extreme weather news and the intersections between weather, climate, society and the environment. Prior to joining The Post in 2022, Dance spent over a decade at the Baltimore Sun. He is also a 2021 Abrams Nieman Fellow in Local Investigative Journalism from Harvard University.
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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
90%
Examples:
- The author has a slight bias towards presenting information about the negative impacts of climate change on the environment and society.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- The author mentioned the cost of rebuilding fences destroyed by a wildfire, which could be seen as a conflict of interest for ranchers and farmers.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The author contradicted themselves in regards to El Niño and La Niña being separate climate patterns when they are actually opposite ends of the same pattern.
- The author's statement about the fire potentially surpassing 2 million acres and continuing to grow larger before being extinguished contradicts Sid Miller's prediction that it would surpass 2 million acres but may not continue to grow larger.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- The author presented information about the potential impact of El Niño and La Niña without clarifying that they are opposite ends of the same pattern.
- The author's statement about the fire potentially surpassing 2 million acres and continuing to grow larger before being extinguished could be considered deceptive as it contradicts Sid Miller's prediction.
Recent Articles
El Niño's End: Implications for Atlantic Hurricane Season and Global Weather Patterns
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024El Niño's end signals a shift in global climate patterns, potentially impacting Atlantic hurricane season development. With reduced wind shear and La Niña's expected arrival, forecasters predict less favorable conditions for storm formation. However, record-breaking Atlantic ocean temperatures may act as fuel for storms. 
NOAA Predicts Active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season with 85% Probability
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024NOAA predicts an active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season with 17-25 named storms, eight to thirteen hurricanes, and four to seven major hurricanes. Factors include warm ocean temperatures, La Nina conditions, reduced trade winds, and less wind shear. NOAA will use new tools for analysis and expand Spanish language products. Seven of the last ten seasons have been more active than normal due to climate change. 
Global Change Drivers: Biodiversity Loss, Chemical Pollution, Climate Change, and Introduced Species - New Research Suggests Their Role in the Rise of Emerging Infectious Diseases
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024New research in Nature reveals the link between global change drivers, including biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, climate change, and introduced species, and the rise of emerging infectious diseases. The study suggests that reducing greenhouse gas emissions, managing ecosystem health, and preventing biological invasions could help mitigate disease risks for plants, animals, and humans. 
The Devastating Economic Impact of Wildfires on Texas Ranchers and Farmers
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024Wildfires in Texas Panhandle region cause significant financial losses to ranchers and farmers, with thousands of cattle lost and hundreds of thousands of acres burned. The economic toll has a profound impact on livelihoods and communities. 
Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Climate Patterns Explained
Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024El Niño causes warmer winter temperatures in the northern US and wetter-than-average winters in the South. La Niña follows strong El Nino events about 60% of the time.