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Bias Comparison — Wildfire Converted Me From Tree-Hugger to Tree-Worshipper

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The New York Times

Wildfire Converted Me From Tree-Hugger to Tree-Worshipper

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The New York Times

I used to view trees as ecologically angelic beings. No longer.

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Center

Coverage Gap

Unreported by center outlets. Coverage is currently concentrated on other perspectives.

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Unreported by right-leaning outlets. Coverage is currently concentrated on other perspectives.

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Bias & Framing Analysis

Top Framing Differences

Left: I used to view trees as ecologically angelic beings. No longer.
Center: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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Coverage Blindspots

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Left-leaning desks have 2 sources on "Wildfire Converted Me From Tree-Hugger to Tree-Worshipper"; additional angles may appear as coverage expands.

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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.

Credibility & Editorial Standards

Story FramingLeft

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Outlet ConsensusLeft

Historical editorial baseline for The New York Times

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Credibility ScoreHigh Credibility

89/ 100

Multi-factor accuracy index for The New York Times and related desks based on verifiable sourcing and editorial standards.

Factuality: High 100%

Ownership: The New York Times (Corporate)

Timeline of this story

1h agoThe New York Times: I used to view trees as ecologically angelic beings. No longer.
38m agoThe New York Times: Wildfire converted me from a tree-hugger to a tree-worshipper.

Historical Context

2024 — Renewable Generation Milestone

Solar and wind combine to supply record fraction of worldwide electricity demand.

2023 — COP28 Fossil Fuel Transition Call

Global climate consensus explicitly includes transitioning away from fossil energy.

2021 — Glasgow Net-Zero Commitments

Over 140 countries commit to net-zero carbon targets by mid-century.

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