Diana Leonard,

Diana Leonard is a San Diego-based science journalist specializing in weather and climate, particularly in California and the West. She has frequently reported on wildfires and other hazards for The Washington Post. With a background in Geography from the University of California at Berkeley, she is well-versed in the subject matter. Her work often highlights the impacts of climate change on natural disasters and their consequences on local communities.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/diana-leonard/

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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

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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

85%

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  • Despite some containment, the fire is expected to be a long-term event.
  • The Park Fire in California has scorched an area larger than 547 square miles (1,416 square kilometers), making it the largest wildfire in California this year.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Massive Park Fire in Northern California: Seventh-Largest in State History, Destroys Structures and Forces Evacuations

Massive Park Fire in Northern California: Seventh-Largest in State History, Destroys Structures and Forces Evacuations

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 The Park Fire, ignited by arson in Northern California since July 24, has grown to become the seventh-largest wildfire in California's history, consuming over 350,000 acres. Unprecedented heat waves and strong winds have caused grasses, brush, and trees to dry out and fuel the fire's rapid spread. The extreme conditions have led to destructive fires across the western United States and Canada, forcing thousands of evacuations.