Austyn Gaffney

Austyn Gaffney is a reporter at The New York Times, focusing on climate change and its effects on the natural world and those impacted by it. With a background in freelance writing and a master's degree in creative writing, Austyn has also worked as a member of The Times Fellowship class. Their reporting is based on peer-reviewed studies, interviews with experts, and people affected by climate change. Austyn identifies themselves as a reporter for The Times when working and can be reached at austyn.gaffney@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/austyn-gaffney

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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

100%

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  • Austyn Gaffney's reporting on climate change is thorough and objective, drawing from peer-reviewed studies and interviews with experts.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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  • No conflicts of interest detected in Austyn Gaffney's articles.

Contradictions

95%

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  • No major contradictions found in Austyn Gaffney's articles.

Deceptions

100%

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  • No deceptive practices found in Austyn Gaffney's articles.

Recent Articles

Wildfires in Western US and Canada Spread East, Cause Air Quality Concerns: Experts Warn of Health Risks Amid Increasing Frequency and Intensity

Wildfires in Western US and Canada Spread East, Cause Air Quality Concerns: Experts Warn of Health Risks Amid Increasing Frequency and Intensity

Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 Wildfires in the Western US and Canada spread eastward, causing air quality concerns from New England to Jasper. Over 1.43 million acres are burning in Oregon and Washington, with over 600 active fires in Alberta and British Columbia. Experts attribute these fires to climate change, urging caution during wildfire season for sensitive populations.
1.4 Degrees of Warning: Human-Induced Climate Change Fuels Deadly 2024 Heatwaves in Central America, Mexico, and the Southwestern US

1.4 Degrees of Warning: Human-Induced Climate Change Fuels Deadly 2024 Heatwaves in Central America, Mexico, and the Southwestern US

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 In late May and early June 2024, Central America, Mexico, and the Southwestern United States experienced deadly heatwaves 35 times more likely due to human-caused climate change. The World Weather Attribution (WWA) group found these extreme events are becoming more frequent and intense, claiming at least 125 lives. WWA's analysis revealed a 1.4 degrees Celsius warming in the regions, emphasizing every fraction of warming endangers lives and highlights the urgent need for emissions reduction and community adaptation.