Topic Score Rubric

We rank each topic based on the criteria below to determine if the subject is relevant, actionable, and clarifying. Additionally, we ensure that each topic does not incite violence, glorify hate speech, or focus exclusively on a sensational one-time event.

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Should we expand fossil fuel extraction?

Score: 75%

Notes from the Newsroom:

Calls for policies to address climate change are growing louder. Conversely, extracting fossil fuels supports middle class jobs and energy independence. This clash is fueling policy debates in Washington, so we dove into the data.