Truth Analysis
55
Factual Accuracy55/100
Bias Level10/100
Analysis Summary
The article reports that the EPA is expected to announce a plan to loosen mercury rules for coal plants on Friday. This central claim is not directly corroborated by the provided verification sources. While the Reading Eagle source mentions states limiting environmental regulations related to power plants, it does not confirm the specific EPA action described in the article.
Source: NYTimes
Credibility: 69382 articles analyzed
Verification Sources
Analyzed on 2/18/2026
Factual Score
55
Bias Level
10
Tone
negative
Claims Found
2
Senior officials at the Environmental Protection Agency are expected to announce the move on Friday, according to people briefed on the matter.
Extracted Claims
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to loosen mercury rules for coal plants.
Confidence: 60%
Senior officials at the Environmental Protection Agency are expected to announce the move on Friday.
Confidence: 60%
Mentioned Entities
E.P.A.(organization)