Nicolás Rivero,

Nicolás Rivero is a climate solutions reporter based in Washington, D.C. He joined The Washington Post in 2023 after covering climate change in South Florida for the Miami Herald and serving as the Knight Foundation innovator-in-residence at Florida International University Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media. Nicolás also previously covered technology and transportation at Quartz, where he created news chatbots. He has a BS in Journalism from Northwestern University.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/nicol%C3%A1s-rivero/

89%

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

92%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally includes personal opinions or critiques of decisions made by figures like Governor Kathy Hochul, such as blocking a congestion pricing plan in NYC.
  • The author tends to include information from various sources and authorities, such as the National Weather Service and climate activists, in their reporting. They also provide context for the situations they report on, such as describing the impact of congestion pricing on New York City's environment and public transit.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author provides objective coverage of topics such as climate change and its impact on various regions.
  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in the author's reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author also includes information on various consequences of events, like the impact of congestion pricing on public transit upgrades and potential environmental effects.
  • The author sometimes reports conflicting information within the same article, such as multiple warnings and impacts of heavy rainfall in South Florida.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • However, they also provide context and opposing viewpoints to balance their reporting.
  • The author occasionally uses data or information to support their reporting that may be misleading or not fully representative of the situation, such as mentioning a decrease in toll revenue while not emphasizing the potential environmental benefits of congestion pricing.

Recent Articles

South Florida Experiences Historic Flooding: 18 Inches of Rain, Flight Disruptions, and State of Emergency Declared

South Florida Experiences Historic Flooding: 18 Inches of Rain, Flight Disruptions, and State of Emergency Declared

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Severe weather hit South Florida from June 12-14, 2024, causing heavy rainfall and flooding that disrupted travel and daily life. Miami International and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airports reported numerous cancellations and delays. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in several counties due to the life-threatening flooding, which dropped over a foot of rain in some areas.
Heavy Rain and Flooding Declare Emergencies in Five South Florida Counties: I-95 Closed, 282 Service Calls, Radar-Confirmed Tornado

Heavy Rain and Flooding Declare Emergencies in Five South Florida Counties: I-95 Closed, 282 Service Calls, Radar-Confirmed Tornado

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Heavy rain and flooding in South Florida have led to multiple emergency declarations in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties. I-95 is closed near Fort Lauderdale due to flooding. Over 15 inches of rain have fallen in some areas, causing numerous roads to close and structures to flood. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch in Palm Beach County and severe flood warnings for Naples and Collier County, where slow moving thunderstorms are causing heavy rainfall and flash flooding is expected. Governor Ron DeSantis has declared states of emergency to address the situation.
New York's Congestion Pricing Pause: Impact on Transit Funding and Emissions Reduction

New York's Congestion Pricing Pause: Impact on Transit Funding and Emissions Reduction

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 New York Governor Kathy Hochul paused the implementation of Manhattan's congestion pricing plan due to opposition from state senators and concerns about its impact on working- and middle-class families. The MTA projected $1 billion annual revenue from the tolls, intended for transportation repairs, upgrades, and emissions reduction. However, vocal critics argue that it would disproportionately affect residents in Long Island and Southern Brooklyn. The pause leaves the future of this first-in-the-nation plan uncertain.