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Air Pollution in France: 40,000 Deaths and €16 Billion in Economic Costs
A new study by Santé publique France estimates that air pollution in France caused 40,000 deaths and over €16 billion in economic costs in 2021, with 12-20% of new child respiratory illnesses and 7-13% of new adult respiratory, cardiovascular, or metabolic illnesses attributed to air pollution.
Air Pollution in France: 40,000 Deaths and €16 Billion in Economic Costs
A new study by Santé publique France estimates that air pollution in France caused 40,000 deaths and over €16 billion in economic costs in 2021, with 12-20% of new child respiratory illnesses and 7-13% of new adult respiratory, cardiovascular, or metabolic illnesses attributed to air pollution.
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36% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Toxic Ash Poses Significant Long-Term Health Risks
Pulmonologist Reza Ronaghi lost his home in the recent Los Angeles wildfires and details significant health risks from exposure to toxic ash and debris, urging residents to use respirators, goggles, and protective clothing when returning to affected areas due to lingering dangers and inadequate safe...
Los Angeles Wildfires: Toxic Ash Poses Significant Long-Term Health Risks
Pulmonologist Reza Ronaghi lost his home in the recent Los Angeles wildfires and details significant health risks from exposure to toxic ash and debris, urging residents to use respirators, goggles, and protective clothing when returning to affected areas due to lingering dangers and inadequate safe...
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16% Bias Score
EU Air and Noise Pollution: 250,000 Annual Deaths, Insufficient Measures
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that air and noise pollution in the EU cause 250,000 deaths annually, with insufficient measures in place; while some cities show progress, 10 member states exceed NO2 limits, and noise pollution reduction targets are unlikely to be met.
EU Air and Noise Pollution: 250,000 Annual Deaths, Insufficient Measures
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that air and noise pollution in the EU cause 250,000 deaths annually, with insufficient measures in place; while some cities show progress, 10 member states exceed NO2 limits, and noise pollution reduction targets are unlikely to be met.
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24% Bias Score
LA Wildfires: 24 Dead, Hazardous Air Quality Crisis
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused at least 24 deaths, destroyed over 100,000 structures, and created hazardous air quality due to high levels of PM2.5 from burning buildings and materials, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations.
LA Wildfires: 24 Dead, Hazardous Air Quality Crisis
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused at least 24 deaths, destroyed over 100,000 structures, and created hazardous air quality due to high levels of PM2.5 from burning buildings and materials, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations.
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28% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Devastating Health Consequences for Survivors
The Los Angeles wildfires caused devastating losses, and survivors now face significant health risks from inhaling wildfire smoke containing PM2.5, including immediate respiratory issues, and long-term effects such as increased risk of heart and lung disease and mental health issues.
Los Angeles Wildfires: Devastating Health Consequences for Survivors
The Los Angeles wildfires caused devastating losses, and survivors now face significant health risks from inhaling wildfire smoke containing PM2.5, including immediate respiratory issues, and long-term effects such as increased risk of heart and lung disease and mental health issues.
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24% Bias Score
Air Pollution Causes 287,000 Premature Deaths in Europe
Air pollution caused 287,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2021, with the highest mortality rates in Central and Eastern Europe due to socioeconomic factors and domestic pollution sources; stricter EU air quality rules aim for a 55% reduction by 2030.
Air Pollution Causes 287,000 Premature Deaths in Europe
Air pollution caused 287,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2021, with the highest mortality rates in Central and Eastern Europe due to socioeconomic factors and domestic pollution sources; stricter EU air quality rules aim for a 55% reduction by 2030.
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16% Bias Score
Turin Activists Expose City's Environmental Failures
Turin, Italy-based Fridays for Future activists launched a subvertising campaign, altering city billboards promoting the city's environmental plans, to highlight 54 days of exceeding PM10 limits in 2024, inefficient public transport, and the ongoing industrial crisis, demanding faster action on clim...
Turin Activists Expose City's Environmental Failures
Turin, Italy-based Fridays for Future activists launched a subvertising campaign, altering city billboards promoting the city's environmental plans, to highlight 54 days of exceeding PM10 limits in 2024, inefficient public transport, and the ongoing industrial crisis, demanding faster action on clim...
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40% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Threatening Respiratory Health
Devastating Los Angeles wildfires destroyed 12,000 structures, creating hazardous air quality with particulate matter twenty times the WHO limit, prompting health warnings and predictions of a 5–15% rise in daily mortality.
LA Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Threatening Respiratory Health
Devastating Los Angeles wildfires destroyed 12,000 structures, creating hazardous air quality with particulate matter twenty times the WHO limit, prompting health warnings and predictions of a 5–15% rise in daily mortality.
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16% Bias Score
California Withdraws Emissions Rule Requests Amid Trump Administration Uncertainty
Facing anticipated pushback from the incoming Trump administration, California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered locomotives and semi-trucks, including a ban on new diesel semi-trucks by 2036 and older locomotives by 2030, leaving the state's c...
California Withdraws Emissions Rule Requests Amid Trump Administration Uncertainty
Facing anticipated pushback from the incoming Trump administration, California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered locomotives and semi-trucks, including a ban on new diesel semi-trucks by 2036 and older locomotives by 2030, leaving the state's c...
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52% Bias Score
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
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40% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 37,000 Acres Burned, and Widespread Health Risks
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused 11 deaths, burned 37,000 acres, and led to mass evacuations due to smoke inhalation and property damage; long-term health consequences are expected to significantly impact vulnerable populations.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 37,000 Acres Burned, and Widespread Health Risks
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused 11 deaths, burned 37,000 acres, and led to mass evacuations due to smoke inhalation and property damage; long-term health consequences are expected to significantly impact vulnerable populations.
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28% Bias Score
Armenia's Air Pollution: Mortality Exceeds Global Average
Armenia's air pollution-related mortality surpasses the global average by 19 percent, with pollution levels six times higher than WHO standards, despite the Environment Minister claiming no recent significant changes; new monitoring equipment is planned.
Armenia's Air Pollution: Mortality Exceeds Global Average
Armenia's air pollution-related mortality surpasses the global average by 19 percent, with pollution levels six times higher than WHO standards, despite the Environment Minister claiming no recent significant changes; new monitoring equipment is planned.
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36% Bias Score
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