Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer is a New York Times reporter based in Washington, D.C., where he covers technology and policy efforts to address global warming. He writes about the policies and innovations that governments, companies, and individuals are pursuing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This includes a wide range of energy technologies such as electric grids, renewable energy, nuclear power, geothermal, carbon capture, hydrogen fuel cells and electric vehicles. Plumer has been covering climate change and energy for over a decade. He joined The Times in 2017 from Vox and previously worked at The Washington Post and The New Republic. As a Times journalist, he adheres to the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook, does not accept gifts or political donations, and seeks to give subjects of his stories the opportunity to comment and share their views. Plumer can be contacted at brad.plumer@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/brad-plumer

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • In the article 'Vineyard Wind Turbine Breaks a Blade, Sending Pieces Ashore on Nantucket', it is mentioned that Vineyard Wind plans to install a total of 62 turbines by the end of the year that could produce 800 megawatts of electricity. However, in the article 'New Rules to Overhaul Electric Grids Could Boost Wind and Solar Power', it is stated that the rule sets up a system that includes state input for how the cost of power lines should be distributed as part of this planning process.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Damaged Wind Turbine Blade Washes Ashore on Nantucket Island, Operations Suspended

Damaged Wind Turbine Blade Washes Ashore on Nantucket Island, Operations Suspended

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 A damaged GE Vernova turbine blade from Vineyard Wind's offshore wind development washed up on Nantucket Island, leading to a suspension of operations and debris collection by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.
FERC's New Rules to Boost Power Grid Infrastructure: 20-Year Planning for Renewable Energy and Blackout Prevention

FERC's New Rules to Boost Power Grid Infrastructure: 20-Year Planning for Renewable Energy and Blackout Prevention

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 FERC approves major changes to power line planning, aiming to address grid's struggle with renewable energy growth and prevent future blackouts. New rules require grid operators to identify transmission infrastructure needs 20 years ahead and evaluate benefits of new lines.