RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Energy In Depth as Right Biased due to its consistent promotion of fossil fuel industry interests and framing of environmental regulation and climate litigation as politically driven attacks. We rate it Mixed for factual reporting based on selective sourcing, lack of balance, and limited transparency about its funding and affiliations.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (6.7)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.8)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Energy In Depth (EID) is a public outreach campaign that was launched in 2009. It is managed by the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA), which represents oil and natural gas producers.
EID operates as a communications and advocacy platform focused on promoting domestic fossil fuel development, specifically unconventional methods of oil and gas extraction, such as fracking. The organization runs various sub-projects, including EID Climate, EID Health, and EID Education, which aim to counter environmental criticism of the fossil fuel industry. Energy In Depth is based in Washington, D.C., through its affiliation with the IPAA.
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Funded by / Ownership
Energy In Depth (EID) is a project of the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA). Although initially promoted as a grassroots effort, investigations revealed that EID received early financial backing from major energy companies such as BP and Chevron. IPAA publicly shares financial filings through IRS Form 990 but does not disclose its specific donors, limiting transparency around who funds Energy In Depth’s operations.
Analysis / Bias
Energy In Depth shows a strong bias in favor of fossil fuels. They consistently publish content that defends the oil and gas industry while criticizing environmental regulations and climate litigation efforts.
For instance, in the article “An Orchestrated Campaign,” EID portrays climate litigation as a coordinated effort by activists, politicians, and academics to undermine the energy sector. Similarly, in “Trump’s Executive Order Puts the Brakes on Anti-Energy Lawfare,” the outlet supports executive actions aimed at limiting state-level environmental lawsuits against energy companies.
In “Absolutely Absurd” Report Claims LNG Will Make Climate Change Worse the author critiques a report by Global Energy Monitor, which asserts that liquefied natural gas (LNG) poses a direct challenge to the Paris climate goals. The article dismisses these claims as “absolutely absurd,” thereby downplaying the environmental impact of LNG and, by extension, fossil fuels. This stance contrasts with the prevailing scientific consensus that fossil fuel combustion significantly contributes to climate change.
These articles reflect EID’s tendency to frame environmental advocacy as politically motivated attacks, without presenting counterarguments or acknowledging the scientific consensus on climate change.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Energy In Depth as Right Biased due to its consistent promotion of fossil fuel industry interests and framing of environmental regulation and climate litigation as politically driven attacks. We rate it Mixed for factual reporting based on selective sourcing, lack of balance, and limited transparency about its funding and affiliations. (M. Huitsing 05/02/2025)
Source: https://eidclimate.org/
Last Updated on May 2, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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