Trump Begins Second Term with Climate Withdrawal and Mass Deportation Plans
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump began his second term as US president, announcing immediate withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, prioritizing an 'America First' agenda.
Trump Begins Second Term with Climate Withdrawal and Mass Deportation Plans
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump began his second term as US president, announcing immediate withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, prioritizing an 'America First' agenda.
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48% Bias Score
Youth Protest and Engagement at Davos WEF
Hundreds of young people protested the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, criticizing attendees as responsible for global crises and demanding increased youth participation in decision-making; counter to this, young leaders are participating in the WEF to influence policy.
Youth Protest and Engagement at Davos WEF
Hundreds of young people protested the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, criticizing attendees as responsible for global crises and demanding increased youth participation in decision-making; counter to this, young leaders are participating in the WEF to influence policy.
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48% Bias Score
Santa Ana Winds Threaten to Reignite Los Angeles Wildfires
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed or damaged over 12,000 buildings, resulting in 27 confirmed deaths, but the return of strong Santa Ana winds threatens to reignite the blazes, jeopardizing recent progress.
Santa Ana Winds Threaten to Reignite Los Angeles Wildfires
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed or damaged over 12,000 buildings, resulting in 27 confirmed deaths, but the return of strong Santa Ana winds threatens to reignite the blazes, jeopardizing recent progress.
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20% Bias Score
Australia's Hybrid Car Boom Masks Slow EV Adoption
In 2024, Australian sales of traditional hybrid cars surged by 76% to 172,696, while EV sales rose by only 16% to 114,000, creating a debate about government incentives and their impact on emission reduction targets.
Australia's Hybrid Car Boom Masks Slow EV Adoption
In 2024, Australian sales of traditional hybrid cars surged by 76% to 172,696, while EV sales rose by only 16% to 114,000, creating a debate about government incentives and their impact on emission reduction targets.
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44% Bias Score
Hamburg Referendum on Stricter Climate Targets Sparks Debate on Costs and Feasibility
Hamburg, Germany, faces a potential autumn referendum on significantly stricter climate targets, fueled by a citizen's initiative with over 100,000 signatures, prompting debate on costs and feasibility, particularly for low-income households, with Mayor Tschentscher raising concerns about affordabil...
Hamburg Referendum on Stricter Climate Targets Sparks Debate on Costs and Feasibility
Hamburg, Germany, faces a potential autumn referendum on significantly stricter climate targets, fueled by a citizen's initiative with over 100,000 signatures, prompting debate on costs and feasibility, particularly for low-income households, with Mayor Tschentscher raising concerns about affordabil...
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44% Bias Score
Global Climate Action: China's Leading Role and Geopolitical Obstacles
The Abu Dhabi World Future Energy Summit underscored the global imperative for renewable energy transition, showcasing China's significant role in driving clean energy adoption through international collaborations, while the ongoing California wildfires serve as a stark reminder of climate change's ...
Global Climate Action: China's Leading Role and Geopolitical Obstacles
The Abu Dhabi World Future Energy Summit underscored the global imperative for renewable energy transition, showcasing China's significant role in driving clean energy adoption through international collaborations, while the ongoing California wildfires serve as a stark reminder of climate change's ...
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52% Bias Score
Major US Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruptions
A massive winter storm is impacting most of the US, causing over 964 flight cancellations and 1700 delays as of Sunday evening; more than 70 million people are under winter weather alerts, with heavy snow in the Northeast and a potentially crippling storm in the South.
Major US Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruptions
A massive winter storm is impacting most of the US, causing over 964 flight cancellations and 1700 delays as of Sunday evening; more than 70 million people are under winter weather alerts, with heavy snow in the Northeast and a potentially crippling storm in the South.
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20% Bias Score
Nuclear Energy Poised for Record Growth, but Massive Investment Needed
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a record-breaking year for nuclear energy in 2025, driven by policy shifts, technological advancements (like SMRs), and growing investments; however, achieving cost parity with renewables requires \$120 billion in annual investments by 2030.
Nuclear Energy Poised for Record Growth, but Massive Investment Needed
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a record-breaking year for nuclear energy in 2025, driven by policy shifts, technological advancements (like SMRs), and growing investments; however, achieving cost parity with renewables requires \$120 billion in annual investments by 2030.
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40% Bias Score
EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
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60% Bias Score
Welsh Government Fails to Halt Alarming Decline in Nature
A Welsh government report reveals the alarming decline of biodiversity in Wales, with one in six species threatened by extinction due to delayed government action, insufficient funding, and understaffed environmental agencies, prompting calls for immediate action and a comprehensive plan.
Welsh Government Fails to Halt Alarming Decline in Nature
A Welsh government report reveals the alarming decline of biodiversity in Wales, with one in six species threatened by extinction due to delayed government action, insufficient funding, and understaffed environmental agencies, prompting calls for immediate action and a comprehensive plan.
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48% Bias Score
Sonoran Desert Aid Workers Face Heightened Risks Under Trump
In Arizona's Sonoran Desert, humanitarian aid volunteers face escalating threats from state forces and right-wing militias under the incoming Trump administration, while the climate crisis makes the area increasingly dangerous for migrants.
Sonoran Desert Aid Workers Face Heightened Risks Under Trump
In Arizona's Sonoran Desert, humanitarian aid volunteers face escalating threats from state forces and right-wing militias under the incoming Trump administration, while the climate crisis makes the area increasingly dangerous for migrants.
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48% Bias Score
Energy Transition: A 2050 Outlook and Political Hurdles
The International Energy Agency (IEA) and OPEC project that fossil fuels will comprise over 70% of the global energy mix by 2050, necessitating a tripling of renewable energy investments to \$4 trillion annually by 2030 to achieve a net-zero emissions scenario by 2050, while overcoming political cha...
Energy Transition: A 2050 Outlook and Political Hurdles
The International Energy Agency (IEA) and OPEC project that fossil fuels will comprise over 70% of the global energy mix by 2050, necessitating a tripling of renewable energy investments to \$4 trillion annually by 2030 to achieve a net-zero emissions scenario by 2050, while overcoming political cha...
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52% Bias Score