Coral Davenport,

Coral Davenport is a reporter covering energy and environmental policy, with a focus on climate change, for The New York Times. Based in Washington, she primarily writes about the policy and politics of how the federal government - including the White House, Congress, federal agencies and the courts - and political campaigns deal with climate change. She has been covering energy and environment policy since 2006, reporting for Congressional Quarterly, Politico and National Journal before joining The Times in 2013. Davenport was part of a Times team that was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Public Service for a series that explored the breadth and impact of a political war on science. She got her start at the Daily Hampshire Gazette in Hampshire County, Mass., after graduating from Smith College with a degree in English literature. Davenport's journalistic ethics revolve around accuracy, fairness, and protecting sources when necessary. She does not accept gifts, money or favors from anyone who might figure into her reporting and makes every effort to understand issues from multiple angles. All Times journalists are committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in their Ethical Journalism Handbook.

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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 author appears to support the idea that rapid transition to electric vehicles is necessary for climate change mitigation.
  • The author seems to have a focus on the negative aspects of Trump's policies and their potential impact on electric vehicles and pollution rules.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The author has a clear focus on climate change and its impact on the environment, which could be seen as a potential conflict of interest.
  • The author's background is in energy and environmental policy, suggesting a strong personal interest in the topic.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author contradicts themselves by stating that even if Trump ends federal policies supporting electric vehicles, the market may continue to grow without government help.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The author does not appear to use deceptive practices in their articles.

Recent Articles

Former President Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Electric Vehicles from Mexico: Can It Halt the Booming EV Market?

Former President Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Electric Vehicles from Mexico: Can It Halt the Booming EV Market?

Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 Former President Trump's threats to impose tariffs on electric vehicles and reverse Biden's EV policies could slow down the market's growth, but analysts predict that the trend towards electric cars will continue. With record-breaking sales in 2021, EVs are projected to make up 10% of all car sales this year. The shift to cleaner transportation is crucial for reducing carbon emissions and combating global warming.
Biden Administration Announces Strongest Pollution Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Impacting Communities and Kids

Biden Administration Announces Strongest Pollution Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Impacting Communities and Kids

Broke On: Friday, 29 March 2024 The Biden administration has announced new pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles, including buses and commercial trucks. By 2030s EPA modeling predicts between 12-25% of the biggest freight trucks on the road will be zero-emissions vehicles. The rule is technology neutral, allowing manufacturers to meet regulatory timeline in various ways. Medium and heavy-duty trucks contribute about 20% of total transportation climate pollution but represent only 5% of overall vehicle fleet.