LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Nature Conservancy Left-Center biased based on political positions that favor moderate environmentalism and High for factual reporting based on being evidence-based.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1951, the mission of the Nature Conservancy, according to their about page is “to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends and our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.”
The Nature Conservancy is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and the CEO is Mark R. Tercek.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Nature Conservancy is the largest environmental nonprofit by assets and by revenue in the Americas. The organization’s assets total $6.71 billion as of 2015. The organization is funded through donations from individuals, groups, and corporations.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Nature Conservancy is currently known for its plant a billion trees campaign, with the ambition to remove 10 million tons of carbon dioxide or the equivalent of removing 2 million cars by 2025. The Nature Conservancy has also faced criticism for being to close to the fossil fuel industry and having a board of directors that come from major corporations.
From a bias standpoint, the Nature Conservancy does not use loaded words and is scientifically evidence-based. According to Open Secrets, the Nature Conservancy donates the majority of its money to Democratic candidates. Although the Nature Conservancy has faced criticism for connections to large corporations, the mission is pro-environment and therefore left-leaning, though still rooted in capitalism.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Nature Conservancy Left-Center biased based on political positions that favor moderate environmentalism and High for factual reporting based on being evidence-based. (D. Van Zandt 7/28/2018) Updated (04/28/2023)
Source: https://www.nature.org
Last Updated on April 28, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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