Fuest Demands Economic Policy Shift in Germany
Ifo President Clemens Fuest calls for a fundamental shift in German economic policy to address geopolitical risks, climate change, and economic stagnation, proposing increased investments in key sectors, labor market adjustments, and tax reforms.
Fuest Demands Economic Policy Shift in Germany
Ifo President Clemens Fuest calls for a fundamental shift in German economic policy to address geopolitical risks, climate change, and economic stagnation, proposing increased investments in key sectors, labor market adjustments, and tax reforms.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands advocates for stronger climate refugee protection at ICJ
The Netherlands urged the International Court of Justice to enhance protection for climate refugees, currently lacking legal coverage, within the context of Vanuatu's case seeking clarification on international obligations to mitigate climate change and pursue damage claims for inaction.
Netherlands advocates for stronger climate refugee protection at ICJ
The Netherlands urged the International Court of Justice to enhance protection for climate refugees, currently lacking legal coverage, within the context of Vanuatu's case seeking clarification on international obligations to mitigate climate change and pursue damage claims for inaction.
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32% Bias Score
Tourism's Growing Carbon Footprint: Emissions Doubled Since 2009
A new study reveals that global tourism produced over 5.2 billion tons of CO2 in 2019, representing 8.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions and growing at twice the rate of overall emissions; aviation and private car travel are the largest contributors, with high-emission countries like the US, Chin...
Tourism's Growing Carbon Footprint: Emissions Doubled Since 2009
A new study reveals that global tourism produced over 5.2 billion tons of CO2 in 2019, representing 8.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions and growing at twice the rate of overall emissions; aviation and private car travel are the largest contributors, with high-emission countries like the US, Chin...
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52% Bias Score
"Preço do café atinge recorde histórico devido a eventos climáticos."
"O preço internacional do café atingiu o nível mais alto da história, ultrapassando US\$ 3,44 por libra de arábica em dezembro de 2024, devido à redução da produção no Brasil e Vietnã por eventos climáticos extremos e aumento da demanda global."
"Preço do café atinge recorde histórico devido a eventos climáticos."
"O preço internacional do café atingiu o nível mais alto da história, ultrapassando US\$ 3,44 por libra de arábica em dezembro de 2024, devido à redução da produção no Brasil e Vietnã por eventos climáticos extremos e aumento da demanda global."
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44% Bias Score
Steel's Climate Conundrum: Decarbonizing a Crucial Industry
The steel industry, responsible for 7-9% of global greenhouse gas emissions, faces increasing pressure to decarbonize amid rising demand. Technological solutions include green hydrogen-based production and carbon capture and storage, but both require significant investments and policy support. Incre...
Steel's Climate Conundrum: Decarbonizing a Crucial Industry
The steel industry, responsible for 7-9% of global greenhouse gas emissions, faces increasing pressure to decarbonize amid rising demand. Technological solutions include green hydrogen-based production and carbon capture and storage, but both require significant investments and policy support. Incre...
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48% Bias Score
Federal Protection Proposed for Monarch Butterflies
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed extending federal protections to monarch butterflies, listing them as a threatened species by December 2025, following a decade of conservation efforts and evidence of population decline due to climate change, habitat loss, and herbicide use, with exceptio...
Federal Protection Proposed for Monarch Butterflies
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed extending federal protections to monarch butterflies, listing them as a threatened species by December 2025, following a decade of conservation efforts and evidence of population decline due to climate change, habitat loss, and herbicide use, with exceptio...
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40% Bias Score
Aral Sea's Shrinkage: Desertification and the Fight for Restoration
The Aral Sea's dramatic shrinkage, caused by Soviet-era irrigation diverting its feeder rivers, has created a vast desert called Aralkum, impacting the environment, economy and public health; however, projects like the Oasis are planting saxaul trees to combat desertification and improve the area's ...
Aral Sea's Shrinkage: Desertification and the Fight for Restoration
The Aral Sea's dramatic shrinkage, caused by Soviet-era irrigation diverting its feeder rivers, has created a vast desert called Aralkum, impacting the environment, economy and public health; however, projects like the Oasis are planting saxaul trees to combat desertification and improve the area's ...
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24% Bias Score
Paris to experience Montpellier's temperatures by 2100; Southern France facing Andalusian heat
By 2100, Paris may experience average annual temperatures similar to current temperatures in Montpellier (15°C), while southern France could see temperatures exceeding 18°C, currently seen in Andalusia, according to a new Météo France report based on the government's Tracc climate change adaptation ...
Paris to experience Montpellier's temperatures by 2100; Southern France facing Andalusian heat
By 2100, Paris may experience average annual temperatures similar to current temperatures in Montpellier (15°C), while southern France could see temperatures exceeding 18°C, currently seen in Andalusia, according to a new Météo France report based on the government's Tracc climate change adaptation ...
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20% Bias Score
Wood Burning in UK Now Major Source of Air Pollution
A new study reveals that wood burning in the West Midlands now accounts for 25% of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), seven times higher than in 2008-2010, with researchers calling for immediate action to reduce emissions and raise public awareness.
Wood Burning in UK Now Major Source of Air Pollution
A new study reveals that wood burning in the West Midlands now accounts for 25% of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), seven times higher than in 2008-2010, with researchers calling for immediate action to reduce emissions and raise public awareness.
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56% Bias Score
Alcalá de Guadaíra's Tourism Bid Faces Heat and Transport Challenges
Alcalá de Guadaíra, a 75,000-resident city near Seville, Spain, seeks to boost tourism using NextGenerationEU funds despite lacking public transport to Seville and facing extreme summer heat over 45°C.
Alcalá de Guadaíra's Tourism Bid Faces Heat and Transport Challenges
Alcalá de Guadaíra, a 75,000-resident city near Seville, Spain, seeks to boost tourism using NextGenerationEU funds despite lacking public transport to Seville and facing extreme summer heat over 45°C.
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60% Bias Score
EU Air Pollution: 239,000 Deaths in 2022, Despite 45% Reduction Since 2005
The European Environment Agency reports that although 239,000 deaths in the EU in 2022 were attributed to PM2.5 pollution exceeding WHO guidelines, this represents a 45% decrease since 2005. Despite improvements, air pollution remains a major health risk, impacting ecosystems and causing economic lo...
EU Air Pollution: 239,000 Deaths in 2022, Despite 45% Reduction Since 2005
The European Environment Agency reports that although 239,000 deaths in the EU in 2022 were attributed to PM2.5 pollution exceeding WHO guidelines, this represents a 45% decrease since 2005. Despite improvements, air pollution remains a major health risk, impacting ecosystems and causing economic lo...
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36% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Environmental Law in Oil Railway Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to consider environmental impacts beyond their direct regulatory authority, a case that could reshape the law and impact the future of an 80-mile oil railway project in the west.
Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Environmental Law in Oil Railway Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to consider environmental impacts beyond their direct regulatory authority, a case that could reshape the law and impact the future of an 80-mile oil railway project in the west.
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48% Bias Score