WaPo's Favorite Environmental Group Uses 'Political' Research To Link Climate Change to Natural Disasters. It's Also Bankrolled by WaPo Owner Jeff Bezos.

Washington Post's Environmental Coverage is Politically Motivated

The Washington Post's (WaPo) favorite environmental group, Climate Central, has been accused of using "political" research to link climate change to natural disasters. A recent report by the Media Research Center (MRC) found that Climate Central's research is often based on "cherry-picked" data and that the group's conclusions are often contradicted by other scientific studies.

For example, a 2017 Climate Central study claimed that climate change was the main cause of Hurricane Harvey's devastating flooding. However, a subsequent study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) found that Harvey's flooding was primarily caused by natural factors, such as a slow-moving storm and heavy rainfall.

Climate Central is Bankrolled by Jeff Bezos

Climate Central is also bankrolled by WaPo owner Jeff Bezos. Bezos has donated millions of dollars to Climate Central, and he has been a vocal advocate for the group's work. Some critics have accused Bezos of using Climate Central to promote his own political agenda.

In a statement to the MRC, Climate Central defended its research, saying that it is "based on the latest scientific evidence." The group also said that it is "not beholden to any political or financial interests."

However, the MRC's report raises serious questions about the objectivity of Climate Central's research. The report's findings suggest that Climate Central is more interested in promoting a political agenda than in providing accurate scientific information.

This is a serious concern, given the fact that Climate Central's research is often cited by the media and policymakers. If Climate Central's research is biased, then it could lead to decisions being made based on faulty information.

It is important to note that the MRC is a conservative media watchdog group. However, the MRC's report on Climate Central is based on evidence from scientific studies and other sources. The report's findings are credible and they raise serious questions about the objectivity of Climate Central's research.