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Killeeshil Residents Protest Compost Factory Smell
Over 200 residents protested near Mid Ulster Council offices against a compost factory in Killeeshil, County Tyrone, due to a persistent foul smell impacting their health and daily lives for five years; a new planning application for the factory has received over 180 objections.
Killeeshil Residents Protest Compost Factory Smell
Over 200 residents protested near Mid Ulster Council offices against a compost factory in Killeeshil, County Tyrone, due to a persistent foul smell impacting their health and daily lives for five years; a new planning application for the factory has received over 180 objections.
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44% Bias Score
Electric School Buses Linked to Improved Student Mental Health
A survey by Highland Electric Fleets shows 67% of parents believe electric school buses improve student mental health by reducing noise and diesel fumes, while 70% of voters agree; experts highlight the benefits for students with sensory sensitivities.
Electric School Buses Linked to Improved Student Mental Health
A survey by Highland Electric Fleets shows 67% of parents believe electric school buses improve student mental health by reducing noise and diesel fumes, while 70% of voters agree; experts highlight the benefits for students with sensory sensitivities.
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36% Bias Score
Paris's Green Plan Halves Air Pollution, But Challenges Remain
Paris's 20-year green initiative halved air pollution, reducing premature deaths by 7900 annually, but challenges remain with the city's ring road still exceeding WHO standards despite significant improvements in other areas.
Paris's Green Plan Halves Air Pollution, But Challenges Remain
Paris's 20-year green initiative halved air pollution, reducing premature deaths by 7900 annually, but challenges remain with the city's ring road still exceeding WHO standards despite significant improvements in other areas.
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48% Bias Score
Barcelona Traffic Reduction Could Prevent 200 Premature Deaths Annually
A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) finds that a 25% reduction in traffic in Barcelona, already a city with Europe's highest car density, could prevent nearly 200 premature deaths per year due to improved air quality, with further reductions possible through port electrif...
Barcelona Traffic Reduction Could Prevent 200 Premature Deaths Annually
A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) finds that a 25% reduction in traffic in Barcelona, already a city with Europe's highest car density, could prevent nearly 200 premature deaths per year due to improved air quality, with further reductions possible through port electrif...
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36% Bias Score
Global Air Pollution Crisis: Only Seven Nations Meet WHO Standards
A 2024 report by IQAir found that only seven countries met World Health Organization air quality guidelines, with many countries exceeding limits by tenfold or more, highlighting a global health crisis and significant inequalities in clean air access.
Global Air Pollution Crisis: Only Seven Nations Meet WHO Standards
A 2024 report by IQAir found that only seven countries met World Health Organization air quality guidelines, with many countries exceeding limits by tenfold or more, highlighting a global health crisis and significant inequalities in clean air access.
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40% Bias Score
World Air Quality Report 2024: Only 17% of Cities Meet WHO PM2.5 Guidelines
The 2024 World Air Quality Report, based on data from 8,954 cities in 138 countries, shows that only 17% meet WHO PM2.5 guidelines, with cities like New Delhi and Dhaka exhibiting extremely high pollution levels; the report, compiled by IQAir, highlights the need for improved air quality monitoring ...
World Air Quality Report 2024: Only 17% of Cities Meet WHO PM2.5 Guidelines
The 2024 World Air Quality Report, based on data from 8,954 cities in 138 countries, shows that only 17% meet WHO PM2.5 guidelines, with cities like New Delhi and Dhaka exhibiting extremely high pollution levels; the report, compiled by IQAir, highlights the need for improved air quality monitoring ...
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36% Bias Score
Saharan Dust Cloud Headed for Southeastern US
A large Saharan dust cloud, currently over the Caribbean, is expected to reach Florida and parts of the southeastern US by the weekend, causing poor air quality and potential health problems; this is an earlier, denser plume than in previous years.
Saharan Dust Cloud Headed for Southeastern US
A large Saharan dust cloud, currently over the Caribbean, is expected to reach Florida and parts of the southeastern US by the weekend, causing poor air quality and potential health problems; this is an earlier, denser plume than in previous years.
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8% Bias Score
Tampa Bay Air Quality Warning: 50,000+ Seniors Urged to Stay Indoors
The EPA forecasts unhealthy air quality for Tampa Bay on Tuesday, prompting warnings for 50,000+ seniors and others with respiratory issues to stay indoors due to dangerous levels of ozone and particulate pollution.
Tampa Bay Air Quality Warning: 50,000+ Seniors Urged to Stay Indoors
The EPA forecasts unhealthy air quality for Tampa Bay on Tuesday, prompting warnings for 50,000+ seniors and others with respiratory issues to stay indoors due to dangerous levels of ozone and particulate pollution.
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20% Bias Score
Camden High Street Pedestrianisation Sparks Business Owner Backlash
Camden Town's high street is set for pedestrianisation from May 3rd, despite opposition from local business owners and residents who fear negative impacts on trade, congestion, and crime, following a 70% positive public consultation; a trial will last 18 months with £630,000 in funding.
Camden High Street Pedestrianisation Sparks Business Owner Backlash
Camden Town's high street is set for pedestrianisation from May 3rd, despite opposition from local business owners and residents who fear negative impacts on trade, congestion, and crime, following a 70% positive public consultation; a trial will last 18 months with £630,000 in funding.
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60% Bias Score
Arizona Bill Seeks to Lower Gas Prices by Changing Gasoline Blends
Arizona's proposed HB 2300 seeks to lower gas prices by allowing gasoline blends other than the current "boutique" blend mandated since 1997 due to federal ozone standards, despite concerns over potential environmental impacts and EPA approval.
Arizona Bill Seeks to Lower Gas Prices by Changing Gasoline Blends
Arizona's proposed HB 2300 seeks to lower gas prices by allowing gasoline blends other than the current "boutique" blend mandated since 1997 due to federal ozone standards, despite concerns over potential environmental impacts and EPA approval.
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56% Bias Score
2024 Air Quality Report: Los Angeles Worst in US, Chad Worst Globally
IQAir's 2024 World Air Quality Report ranked Los Angeles as the most polluted major U.S. city, while Chad had the world's worst air quality (91.5 micrograms/m³), exceeding WHO guidelines by over 18 times; 17 percent of cities globally met WHO guidelines, up from 9 percent in 2023.
2024 Air Quality Report: Los Angeles Worst in US, Chad Worst Globally
IQAir's 2024 World Air Quality Report ranked Los Angeles as the most polluted major U.S. city, while Chad had the world's worst air quality (91.5 micrograms/m³), exceeding WHO guidelines by over 18 times; 17 percent of cities globally met WHO guidelines, up from 9 percent in 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Meets Air Quality Goals, but Lags on Nature Protection Due to Agricultural Emissions
A new PBL report shows the Netherlands is meeting air quality goals, improving public health, but significantly lagging on legal targets to protect nature due to insufficient ammonia emission reduction from agriculture, despite a 15% projected decrease by 2030; achieving targets requires a 70-80% re...
Netherlands Meets Air Quality Goals, but Lags on Nature Protection Due to Agricultural Emissions
A new PBL report shows the Netherlands is meeting air quality goals, improving public health, but significantly lagging on legal targets to protect nature due to insufficient ammonia emission reduction from agriculture, despite a 15% projected decrease by 2030; achieving targets requires a 70-80% re...
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44% Bias Score
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