Yale Climate Connections

Yale Climate Connections is a news site that focuses on reporting climate change and its effects on the environment. The site provides up-to-date information on hurricanes, tropical storms, and other weather events in the Atlantic and around the world. It also covers topics such as sea surface temperatures, heatwaves, and government reports related to climate change. The site includes primary topics of articles published about hurricanes, tropical storms, heatwaves, sea surface temperatures and government reports on climate change. There are no reported conflicts of interest for Yale Climate Connections.

99%

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

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • Yale Climate Connections appears to have a strong focus on climate change and its effects, which may lead to a slight bias towards reporting on this topic.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no reported conflicts of interest for Yale Climate Connections.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • A Central American Gyre could spawn one or more tropical cyclones in the second half of June, with one such spinoff low predicted to develop early next week in the southern Gulf of Mexico's Bay of Campeche.
  • Beryl is likely to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane before landfall along the mid-Texas coast on Monday.
  • Conditions were quite favorable for development with sea surface temperatures near record warm, light wind shear, and moist atmosphere.
  • The National Hurricane Center gave 90L only a 10% chance of development in the two- and seven-day periods on June 14, 2024.
  • The storm is expected to strengthen again into a Category 1 hurricane before reaching the Texas coast.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Tropical Storm Beryl Approaches Texas: Facts, Predictions, and Preparations

    Tropical Storm Beryl Approaches Texas: Facts, Predictions, and Preparations

    Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 Tropical Storm Beryl, which made landfall in Mexico and weakened before regaining hurricane strength, is heading towards Texas with heavy rainfall and potential for flash flooding. Governor Dan Patrick urges residents to prepare as the storm approaches the coast.
  • Hurricane Beryl: History-Making Category 4 Storm Wreaks Havoc in Caribbean, Sparks Controversy

    Hurricane Beryl: History-Making Category 4 Storm Wreaks Havoc in Caribbean, Sparks Controversy

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, caused destruction in the Windward Islands on July 1, 2024. The hurricane left several islands including Carriacou in Grenada and Union Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines devastated with heavy rainfall, life-threatening winds, and dangerous storm surge. Prime Ministers Gonsalves of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Holness of Jamaica urged citizens to take necessary precautions as Beryl continued its westward movement towards Jamaica.
  • Tropical Storm Formation Expected in Atlantic Ocean: Two Systems to Watch for Potential Development and Impact on Caribbean and Beyond

    Tropical Storm Formation Expected in Atlantic Ocean: Two Systems to Watch for Potential Development and Impact on Caribbean and Beyond

    Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 A tropical storm is forming in the Atlantic Ocean with a 70% chance of developing into a depression or storm by this weekend. Two systems, 95L and one in the Caribbean, are being monitored. The first system could bring wet and squally weather to the Lesser Antilles and northern coast of South America as early as June 30, marking an early start to the Atlantic hurricane season. Historically rare July hurricanes in the Caribbean may occur due to warm water temperatures and relaxed high-altitude winds.
  • Two Atlantic Ocean Weather Systems Show Potential for Tropical Development: Invest 90L and Gulf System

    Two Atlantic Ocean Weather Systems Show Potential for Tropical Development: Invest 90L and Gulf System

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Two Atlantic Ocean weather systems, Invest 90L and one in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, are being monitored for potential tropical development. The former could become a tropical depression or weak storm off the U.S. Southeast coast, while the latter has a 20% chance within 7 days. Heavy rainfall is expected for Florida and parts of Central America, with drought areas at risk of flooding.
  • Two Atlantic Ocean Weather Systems Show Potential for Tropical Development: Invest 90L and Gulf System

    Two Atlantic Ocean Weather Systems Show Potential for Tropical Development: Invest 90L and Gulf System

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Two Atlantic Ocean weather systems, Invest 90L and one in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, are being monitored for potential tropical development. The former could become a tropical depression or weak storm off the U.S. Southeast coast, while the latter has a 20% chance within 7 days. Heavy rainfall is expected for Florida and parts of Central America, with drought areas at risk of flooding.
  • Record-Breaking Atlantic Ocean Temperatures Predict Active 2024 Hurricane Season: Prepare Now for Potential Major Storms

    Record-Breaking Atlantic Ocean Temperatures Predict Active 2024 Hurricane Season: Prepare Now for Potential Major Storms

    Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 An active 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted with up to 25 named storms, including four to seven major hurricanes. Near-record ocean temperatures and La Niña contribute to this above-average forecast. New York City urges residents to prepare for potential landfall along the US coastline, following devastating storms like Sandy (2012) and Ida (2021). NOAA predicts 17-25 named storms for the 2024 season with an accuracy of 83%.

  • Hurricane Otis Approaches Southern Mexican Coast

    Broke On: Tuesday, 24 October 2023 Hurricane Otis is approaching the southern coast of Mexico The storm was upgraded to a hurricane status as it neared the coast Acapulco is the closest city to the expected landfall The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings for the coastal regions Residents in the affected areas are being urged to prepare for the storm and follow local authorities' instructions