Christopher Flavelle

Christopher Flavelle is a reporter for The New York Times, where he covers how the United States adapts to the effects of climate change on a daily basis. He has been covering climate change for over a decade and was one of the first reporters to focus on climate adaptation for Bloomberg News in 2016. His work has received awards from the National Press Foundation and the Society of Environmental Journalists. Flavelle has degrees from McGill University and Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, lives in Washington D.C., and is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/christopher-flavelle

85%

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The United States has gotten better at coping with other climate perils, like floods, hurricanes and even wildfires themselves. Smoke is different: It's more challenging to anticipate, to get people to take seriously and to keep out of people's homes.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Christopher Flavelle grew up in Toronto and have degrees from McGill University and Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

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Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

EF3 Tornado Strikes Greenfield, Iowa: Five Dead, Dozens Injured and Unusual Wind Turbine Damage

EF3 Tornado Strikes Greenfield, Iowa: Five Dead, Dozens Injured and Unusual Wind Turbine Damage

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 A powerful EF3 tornado struck Greenfield, Iowa on May 23, 2024, leaving five people dead and dozens injured. The tornado destroyed wind turbines due to its peak winds of 135 mph and caused significant damage in the town. Residents faced additional challenges with flood advisories and heavy rainfall. First responders treated injured residents at a makeshift hospital while assessing the damage.
Wildfires erase air quality gains in US, leaving 10% of properties with unhealthy days for a week or more and nearly half experiencing two weeks.

Wildfires erase air quality gains in US, leaving 10% of properties with unhealthy days for a week or more and nearly half experiencing two weeks.

Broke On: Monday, 12 February 2024 Wildfires are causing climate change to erase previous gains in air quality, with nearly half of properties experiencing two weeks of unhealthy air quality days.