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China-INBAR Initiative Promotes Bamboo as Sustainable Plastic Alternative
China and INBAR launched a joint initiative to substitute plastic with bamboo, aiming to reduce the 400 million tons of annual global plastic waste and leverage bamboo's low carbon footprint (30kg CO2/ton) and versatile applications.
China-INBAR Initiative Promotes Bamboo as Sustainable Plastic Alternative
China and INBAR launched a joint initiative to substitute plastic with bamboo, aiming to reduce the 400 million tons of annual global plastic waste and leverage bamboo's low carbon footprint (30kg CO2/ton) and versatile applications.
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40% Bias Score
EU Revises Carbon Tax, Raising Concerns About Weakened Climate Goals
The EU is revising its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), exempting 80% of businesses to ease administrative burdens and improve competitiveness, potentially weakening its environmental impact and jeopardizing climate goals. This reflects a broader trend of deregulation in Brussels, impactin...
EU Revises Carbon Tax, Raising Concerns About Weakened Climate Goals
The EU is revising its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), exempting 80% of businesses to ease administrative burdens and improve competitiveness, potentially weakening its environmental impact and jeopardizing climate goals. This reflects a broader trend of deregulation in Brussels, impactin...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Economic Slowdown: Aging Population and Protectionism Exacerbate Recession
Germany's economy faces a mild recession alongside rising unemployment and decreasing foreign direct investment, mirroring early 2000s issues but exacerbated by aging demographics and protectionism, demanding systemic reforms.
Germany's Economic Slowdown: Aging Population and Protectionism Exacerbate Recession
Germany's economy faces a mild recession alongside rising unemployment and decreasing foreign direct investment, mirroring early 2000s issues but exacerbated by aging demographics and protectionism, demanding systemic reforms.
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56% Bias Score
E-Fuels Insufficient for Climate-Neutral Car Traffic, Study Finds
A study by the Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft (FÖS) concludes that e-fuels will be insufficient to make car traffic climate-neutral, challenging the German exception in the EU's 2035 combustion engine ban. The study highlights e-fuels' high cost and low efficiency compared to electric vehi...
E-Fuels Insufficient for Climate-Neutral Car Traffic, Study Finds
A study by the Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft (FÖS) concludes that e-fuels will be insufficient to make car traffic climate-neutral, challenging the German exception in the EU's 2035 combustion engine ban. The study highlights e-fuels' high cost and low efficiency compared to electric vehi...
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56% Bias Score
Few Countries Submit Updated Climate Targets by Deadline
By today's deadline, few of roughly 200 countries submitted updated, more ambitious climate targets, including the EU, China, India, and Australia; the US will abandon its previous target under Trump; the UN suggests a later submission deadline.
Few Countries Submit Updated Climate Targets by Deadline
By today's deadline, few of roughly 200 countries submitted updated, more ambitious climate targets, including the EU, China, India, and Australia; the US will abandon its previous target under Trump; the UN suggests a later submission deadline.
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40% Bias Score
Record £585m Paid in UK Weather Damage Claims
British insurers paid a record £585 million in 2024 for weather-related damage to homes and businesses due to record rainfall and 12 named storms, exceeding the 2022 record by £77 million and 2023 by £127 million; the average home insurance premium increased by £55 to £395, and over 100,000 new home...
Record £585m Paid in UK Weather Damage Claims
British insurers paid a record £585 million in 2024 for weather-related damage to homes and businesses due to record rainfall and 12 named storms, exceeding the 2022 record by £77 million and 2023 by £127 million; the average home insurance premium increased by £55 to £395, and over 100,000 new home...
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36% Bias Score
Flooding Isolates Northern Australian Communities
Heavy rainfall in northern Australia has isolated at least six communities due to flooding, causing power outages, loss of life, and road closures; recovery may take up to 10 days.
Flooding Isolates Northern Australian Communities
Heavy rainfall in northern Australia has isolated at least six communities due to flooding, causing power outages, loss of life, and road closures; recovery may take up to 10 days.
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24% Bias Score
Europe Faces Urgent Need for Energy Grid Expansion
Hitachi Energy CEO Andreas Schierenbeck warns Europe needs urgent grid investment to meet rising energy demand and climate targets; over 500 GW of renewable energy is stalled due to grid limitations, hindering the transition to cleaner energy and jeopardizing 2030 climate goals.
Europe Faces Urgent Need for Energy Grid Expansion
Hitachi Energy CEO Andreas Schierenbeck warns Europe needs urgent grid investment to meet rising energy demand and climate targets; over 500 GW of renewable energy is stalled due to grid limitations, hindering the transition to cleaner energy and jeopardizing 2030 climate goals.
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40% Bias Score
UK Extends Drax Biomass Subsidies Amidst Environmental Concerns
The UK government extended subsidies for the Drax biomass power station until 2031, despite environmental concerns, halving previous payments and imposing stricter sustainability conditions. This decision follows other controversial choices, sparking criticism from environmental groups but defended ...
UK Extends Drax Biomass Subsidies Amidst Environmental Concerns
The UK government extended subsidies for the Drax biomass power station until 2031, despite environmental concerns, halving previous payments and imposing stricter sustainability conditions. This decision follows other controversial choices, sparking criticism from environmental groups but defended ...
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52% Bias Score
Devastating Winter Storms Slam US, Causing Widespread Disruptions and Flooding"
Three major winter storms are set to hit the US this week, bringing heavy snow and ice to the East Coast, flooding rains to the South and California, and posing severe risks of power outages, travel disruptions, and significant flooding, especially in areas recently impacted by wildfires.
Devastating Winter Storms Slam US, Causing Widespread Disruptions and Flooding"
Three major winter storms are set to hit the US this week, bringing heavy snow and ice to the East Coast, flooding rains to the South and California, and posing severe risks of power outages, travel disruptions, and significant flooding, especially in areas recently impacted by wildfires.
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24% Bias Score
Judges Dismiss Climate Lawsuits Against Energy Companies
Judges in Maryland and New York dismissed climate lawsuits against energy companies, citing federal law preemption and inconsistencies in plaintiffs' arguments; this follows the Supreme Court's refusal to hear similar cases, potentially setting a precedent for numerous pending lawsuits.
Judges Dismiss Climate Lawsuits Against Energy Companies
Judges in Maryland and New York dismissed climate lawsuits against energy companies, citing federal law preemption and inconsistencies in plaintiffs' arguments; this follows the Supreme Court's refusal to hear similar cases, potentially setting a precedent for numerous pending lawsuits.
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72% Bias Score
Trump's Unilateral Water Release in California Criticized as "Hydrologic Insanity
President Trump ordered the release of billions of gallons of water from two California dams without consulting state officials, despite the action being unrelated to recent wildfires and potentially harming farmers; experts criticized this as "hydrologic insanity".
Trump's Unilateral Water Release in California Criticized as "Hydrologic Insanity
President Trump ordered the release of billions of gallons of water from two California dams without consulting state officials, despite the action being unrelated to recent wildfires and potentially harming farmers; experts criticized this as "hydrologic insanity".
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40% Bias Score
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