LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate The YEARS Project as left-biased based on progressive climate advocacy. We also rate them as mostly factual in reporting due to one-sided reporting and lack of transparency with funding.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.8)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.6)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The YEARS Project is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization founded by former 60 Minutes producers David Gelber and Joel Bach. It began with the acclaimed Showtime series Years of Living Dangerously and has since transitioned to a digital media platform producing advocacy-focused climate content. The organization aims to mobilize public engagement through storytelling on climate change and social justice. The YEARS Project is based in New York, NY, United States.
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Funded by / Ownership
The YEARS Project is registered as a nonprofit organization and operates independently. Its About page indicates it is mission-driven, with funding from philanthropic grants and donations. While specific funders are not listed on the site, previous partners have included the Ford Foundation and CREDO Mobile. The group lacks full transparency on board members or financial disclosures.
Analysis / Bias
The group’s output consists of advocacy journalism and campaign media, not traditional news reporting. Its framing consistently supports progressive positions on climate, equity, and justice. For example:
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“Bring the Heat to Wall Street” shows youth activists targeting banks for fossil fuel investments.
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“Decolonizing Climate Action” criticizes Western-led climate solutions and supports Indigenous-centered reform.
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“Lending a Hand” promotes forest protection through Indigenous sovereignty.
The YEARS Project blends environmental science with racial, economic, and postcolonial advocacy. While its work is rooted in credible research and experts, it omits counter-narratives and adopts emotional language, favoring structural reform. In general, the YEARS Project is a progressive media group that produces fact-based but ideologically framed storytelling focused on climate justice and systemic change. It does not function as a traditional news outlet but is reliable within its advocacy scope.
Failed Fact Check
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The YEARS Project as left-biased based on progressive climate advocacy. We also rate them as mostly factual in reporting due to one-sided reporting and lack of transparency with funding. (D. Van Zandt 05/24/2025)
Source: https://theyearsproject.com/
Last Updated on May 24, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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