Pakistan and Bahamas Join Push for Global Fossil Fuel Treaty
Pakistan and the Bahamas joined 13 other nations endorsing a proposed fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, aiming for a just global phase-out of fossil fuels, with wealthy nations leading the transition; momentum is growing with formal negotiations expected in 2025.
Pakistan and Bahamas Join Push for Global Fossil Fuel Treaty
Pakistan and the Bahamas joined 13 other nations endorsing a proposed fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, aiming for a just global phase-out of fossil fuels, with wealthy nations leading the transition; momentum is growing with formal negotiations expected in 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Biden Administration Finalizes California's Vehicle Emission Waiver
The Biden administration finalized a waiver allowing California to enforce its 2035 ban on new gasoline car sales and implement stricter emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, impacting nearly 20 other states and facing potential legal challenges under the incoming Trump administration.
Biden Administration Finalizes California's Vehicle Emission Waiver
The Biden administration finalized a waiver allowing California to enforce its 2035 ban on new gasoline car sales and implement stricter emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, impacting nearly 20 other states and facing potential legal challenges under the incoming Trump administration.
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44% Bias Score
Oil Spill from Aging Tankers in Kerch Strait Causes Environmental Disaster
Two aging Russian tankers sank in the Kerch Strait, spilling thousands of tons of mazut onto 60 kilometers of Russia's Black Sea coastline, causing environmental damage and prompting Ukraine to call for international sanctions on Russia's "shadow" tanker fleet.
Oil Spill from Aging Tankers in Kerch Strait Causes Environmental Disaster
Two aging Russian tankers sank in the Kerch Strait, spilling thousands of tons of mazut onto 60 kilometers of Russia's Black Sea coastline, causing environmental damage and prompting Ukraine to call for international sanctions on Russia's "shadow" tanker fleet.
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52% Bias Score
Tuvalu Digitizes Government to Combat Rising Sea Levels
Tuvalu, facing imminent submersion due to rising sea levels, is digitizing its government, preserving cultural heritage, and seeking international legal recognition of its continued statehood, while also fortifying its coastlines and reclaiming land.
Tuvalu Digitizes Government to Combat Rising Sea Levels
Tuvalu, facing imminent submersion due to rising sea levels, is digitizing its government, preserving cultural heritage, and seeking international legal recognition of its continued statehood, while also fortifying its coastlines and reclaiming land.
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32% Bias Score
LNG Export Study Shows Increased Costs, Emissions
A new Energy Department study reveals that unrestrained LNG exports would raise U.S. household natural gas prices by over 30% by 2050 and worsen global greenhouse gas emissions; this contradicts Trump's plans to boost LNG exports, prompting environmental lawsuits.
LNG Export Study Shows Increased Costs, Emissions
A new Energy Department study reveals that unrestrained LNG exports would raise U.S. household natural gas prices by over 30% by 2050 and worsen global greenhouse gas emissions; this contradicts Trump's plans to boost LNG exports, prompting environmental lawsuits.
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56% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Thousands Homeless and Sparking Political Debate
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte on December 14th, causing widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 homeless and without water, and resulting in at least 21 deaths, a number expected to increase; the disaster has sparked political controversy in France and highlighted Mayotte's pre-existing social and econo...
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Thousands Homeless and Sparking Political Debate
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte on December 14th, causing widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 homeless and without water, and resulting in at least 21 deaths, a number expected to increase; the disaster has sparked political controversy in France and highlighted Mayotte's pre-existing social and econo...
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40% Bias Score
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's electricity demand, despite warnings about climate change and pledges to transition away from fossil fuels.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's electricity demand, despite warnings about climate change and pledges to transition away from fossil fuels.
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44% Bias Score
Virginia to Host World's First Grid-Scale Fusion Power Plant
Commonwealth Fusion Systems will invest billions to build the world's first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant near Richmond, Virginia, aiming to generate 400 megawatts by the early 2030s, powering 150,000 homes, marking a new stage in commercializing fusion energy.
Virginia to Host World's First Grid-Scale Fusion Power Plant
Commonwealth Fusion Systems will invest billions to build the world's first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant near Richmond, Virginia, aiming to generate 400 megawatts by the early 2030s, powering 150,000 homes, marking a new stage in commercializing fusion energy.
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44% Bias Score
IPBES Report: Capitalism and Nature Domination Fuel Biodiversity Loss, Urgent Systemic Change Needed
A new report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) reveals that capitalism and humanity's domination of nature are the primary drivers of biodiversity loss, urging a systemic economic overhaul comparable to the Industrial Revolution to addres...
IPBES Report: Capitalism and Nature Domination Fuel Biodiversity Loss, Urgent Systemic Change Needed
A new report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) reveals that capitalism and humanity's domination of nature are the primary drivers of biodiversity loss, urging a systemic economic overhaul comparable to the Industrial Revolution to addres...
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48% Bias Score
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's increased electricity demand, despite commitments to reduce fossil fuels and warnings about catastrophic climate impacts.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's increased electricity demand, despite commitments to reduce fossil fuels and warnings about catastrophic climate impacts.
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48% Bias Score
BP and Shell Retreat from Renewable Energy Investments
BP and Shell are scaling back their renewable energy investments due to lower returns compared to fossil fuels, prioritizing shareholder value over aggressive climate targets, despite previously ambitious plans to reduce emissions. This shift comes as US oil companies outperform European counterpart...
BP and Shell Retreat from Renewable Energy Investments
BP and Shell are scaling back their renewable energy investments due to lower returns compared to fossil fuels, prioritizing shareholder value over aggressive climate targets, despite previously ambitious plans to reduce emissions. This shift comes as US oil companies outperform European counterpart...
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52% Bias Score
Africa's Air Pollution Crisis: A Deadly Lack of Monitoring
Air pollution causes over 2.8 million annual deaths in Africa due to cardiovascular diseases and strokes, largely because only 24 of 54 countries monitor air quality, hindering effective interventions. This is exacerbated by factors like biomass cooking, vehicle emissions, and climate change.
Africa's Air Pollution Crisis: A Deadly Lack of Monitoring
Air pollution causes over 2.8 million annual deaths in Africa due to cardiovascular diseases and strokes, largely because only 24 of 54 countries monitor air quality, hindering effective interventions. This is exacerbated by factors like biomass cooking, vehicle emissions, and climate change.
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36% Bias Score