IPBES Report: Interconnected Environmental Crises Demand Transformative Action
The IPBES report reveals the critical interconnectedness of climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, food insecurity, and human health, urging governments to adopt integrated solutions and transformative changes, including approximately \$1 trillion annually for biodiversity restoration, t...
IPBES Report: Interconnected Environmental Crises Demand Transformative Action
The IPBES report reveals the critical interconnectedness of climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, food insecurity, and human health, urging governments to adopt integrated solutions and transformative changes, including approximately \$1 trillion annually for biodiversity restoration, t...
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32% Bias Score
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
Global coal demand is set to hit a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024, driven by increased demand in Asia, particularly in China and India, despite warnings about environmental damage. The IEA predicts this high level will continue for three years.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
Global coal demand is set to hit a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024, driven by increased demand in Asia, particularly in China and India, despite warnings about environmental damage. The IEA predicts this high level will continue for three years.
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36% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte: Death Toll Rises
Cyclone Chido, the most intense in 90 years, hit Mayotte causing 31 deaths and 1373 injuries, with the death toll expected to increase; the storm caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, particularly in impoverished areas, prompting a major aid effort and plans for reconstruction.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte: Death Toll Rises
Cyclone Chido, the most intense in 90 years, hit Mayotte causing 31 deaths and 1373 injuries, with the death toll expected to increase; the storm caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, particularly in impoverished areas, prompting a major aid effort and plans for reconstruction.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Approves California's 2035 Gas Car Ban; Trump Vows Reversal
The Biden administration approved California's request to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035 and implement stricter heavy-duty vehicle emission standards, a move incoming president Trump plans to immediately reverse, creating a significant political battle over environmental regulations.
Biden Approves California's 2035 Gas Car Ban; Trump Vows Reversal
The Biden administration approved California's request to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035 and implement stricter heavy-duty vehicle emission standards, a move incoming president Trump plans to immediately reverse, creating a significant political battle over environmental regulations.
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48% Bias Score
EPA Approves California's 2035 Gas Car Ban, Facing Potential Reversal
The EPA approved California's plan to end sales of gasoline-only cars by 2035, impacting 12 states, but faces potential reversal under President-elect Trump, who opposes stricter EV requirements and emission standards; automakers raised economic concerns.
EPA Approves California's 2035 Gas Car Ban, Facing Potential Reversal
The EPA approved California's plan to end sales of gasoline-only cars by 2035, impacting 12 states, but faces potential reversal under President-elect Trump, who opposes stricter EV requirements and emission standards; automakers raised economic concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Biden Report Warns of Soaring Energy Costs if LNG Export Moratorium Lifted
A Biden administration report warns that lifting the LNG export moratorium could raise U.S. energy prices by 30% and increase emissions by 1.5 gigatons by 2050, prompting industry pushback and criticism from environmental groups, while President-elect Trump intends to reverse the ban.
Biden Report Warns of Soaring Energy Costs if LNG Export Moratorium Lifted
A Biden administration report warns that lifting the LNG export moratorium could raise U.S. energy prices by 30% and increase emissions by 1.5 gigatons by 2050, prompting industry pushback and criticism from environmental groups, while President-elect Trump intends to reverse the ban.
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40% Bias Score
Global Chondrichthyan Decline: Overfishing Drives 50% Population Drop
Overfishing has caused a 50% decline in global chondrichthyan populations since 1970, increasing extinction risk by 19% and disrupting ocean ecosystems; a new aquatic Red List Index will aid conservation efforts.
Global Chondrichthyan Decline: Overfishing Drives 50% Population Drop
Overfishing has caused a 50% decline in global chondrichthyan populations since 1970, increasing extinction risk by 19% and disrupting ocean ecosystems; a new aquatic Red List Index will aid conservation efforts.
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Global Coal Demand Hits Record High in 2024
Global coal demand hit a record 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven by power sector growth in China (4.9 billion tons) and India (1.3 billion tons), while the EU and US saw slower declines; production also hit a record high exceeding 9 billion tons.
Global Coal Demand Hits Record High in 2024
Global coal demand hit a record 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven by power sector growth in China (4.9 billion tons) and India (1.3 billion tons), while the EU and US saw slower declines; production also hit a record high exceeding 9 billion tons.
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20% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido: 67 Dead, Widespread Destruction in Mozambique and Mayotte
Cyclone Chido, impacting Mozambique and Mayotte from December 15-18, 2024, caused at least 67 deaths and widespread destruction, leaving thousands injured and displacing hundreds of thousands, highlighting the need for improved disaster preparedness.
Cyclone Chido: 67 Dead, Widespread Destruction in Mozambique and Mayotte
Cyclone Chido, impacting Mozambique and Mayotte from December 15-18, 2024, caused at least 67 deaths and widespread destruction, leaving thousands injured and displacing hundreds of thousands, highlighting the need for improved disaster preparedness.
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Italy's Energy Efficiency Success: Tax Incentives Drive Record Savings
Italy's 2023 energy savings exceeded 3.6 Mtep, primarily driven by tax incentives (56.2% of total savings), supplemented by White Certificates, sustainable mobility incentives, and the Conto Termico program, exceeding 92% of the Pniec 2023 target and showing the effectiveness of a multi-pronged appr...
Italy's Energy Efficiency Success: Tax Incentives Drive Record Savings
Italy's 2023 energy savings exceeded 3.6 Mtep, primarily driven by tax incentives (56.2% of total savings), supplemented by White Certificates, sustainable mobility incentives, and the Conto Termico program, exceeding 92% of the Pniec 2023 target and showing the effectiveness of a multi-pronged appr...
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Rabat Conference Promotes Clean Energy Transition for Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability
Participants at a Rabat conference on energy transition advocated for increased use of clean energy sources, highlighting Morocco's progress and shared challenges with Chile in this area, while acknowledging the need to overcome high initial costs and technological access issues.
Rabat Conference Promotes Clean Energy Transition for Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability
Participants at a Rabat conference on energy transition advocated for increased use of clean energy sources, highlighting Morocco's progress and shared challenges with Chile in this area, while acknowledging the need to overcome high initial costs and technological access issues.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Plastic Production: A Leading Contributor to Global Pollution
The U.S. leads the world in plastic production, generating 42 million metric tons in 2016, contributing to global plastic pollution and the increasing problem of microplastics, calling for a significant reduction in single-use plastics.
U.S. Plastic Production: A Leading Contributor to Global Pollution
The U.S. leads the world in plastic production, generating 42 million metric tons in 2016, contributing to global plastic pollution and the increasing problem of microplastics, calling for a significant reduction in single-use plastics.
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36% Bias Score