Leo Collis

Photo by [source](https://unsplash.com/photos/[photo id]) Leo Collis is a freelance journalist who specializes in environmental and health issues. He has written for various online publications such as The Cool Down, where he covers topics ranging from green tech to invasive species.

Biography:  https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/hammerhead-worm-eastern-us-climate-change-invasive-species/

54%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

10%

Examples:

  • The author exaggerates the negative effects of air pollution on cognitive decline without providing sufficient evidence or context.
  • The author implies that climate change is the main cause of hammerhead worms invasion, while ignoring other possible factors such as human activity and trade.
  • The author uses biased language such as ❤️

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article may also have a bias towards exaggerating the dangers of climate change and invasive species, which could be influenced by environmental organizations or agendas.
  • The article may have a conflict of interest as it promotes the iNaturalist App and its newsletter without disclosing any affiliation or sponsorship.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that two studies have found links between improved brain power and a reduction in nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, while also claiming that these pollutants increase with age and can lead to cognitive decline.
  • The article contradicts scientific facts by suggesting that the hammerhead worm contains a lethal neurotoxin similar to puffer fish, when in reality it is not enough to cause harm to humans.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The author is also deceptive in omitting important information that could challenge or contradict their main points, such as the complexity of climate change impacts on species distribution and the limitations of epidemiological studies.
  • The author is deceptive in presenting sensationalized and misleading claims without providing proper context or evidence. The article uses fear-mongering language to attract readers and create a false sense of urgency.

Recent Articles

New Study Links Air Pollution to Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

New Study Links Air Pollution to Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024 A new study has linked air pollution to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. People exposed more frequently to smog from traffic are likely to have higher levels of a particular plaque in their brains that has been linked to the condition, while being exposed to high levels of fine particulate matter air pollution increases your risk for Alzheimer's disease.