"UK Universities Divest from Fossil Fuels Amidst Research Revealing Millions in Past Funding"
"Following years of student-led activism, 115 of 149 UK universities have committed to divesting from fossil fuels, totaling approximately £17.7 billion; however, research shows these same universities received at least €170 million in funding from fossil fuel companies between 2016-2023."
"UK Universities Divest from Fossil Fuels Amidst Research Revealing Millions in Past Funding"
"Following years of student-led activism, 115 of 149 UK universities have committed to divesting from fossil fuels, totaling approximately £17.7 billion; however, research shows these same universities received at least €170 million in funding from fossil fuel companies between 2016-2023."
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Food Prices to Rise 3-5% in 2025, Report Says
A new report predicts a 3-5% rise in Canadian food prices in 2025, potentially costing a family of four an extra $800 annually due to climate change, labor issues, new policies, and global events; meat prices may jump up to 6%.
Canadian Food Prices to Rise 3-5% in 2025, Report Says
A new report predicts a 3-5% rise in Canadian food prices in 2025, potentially costing a family of four an extra $800 annually due to climate change, labor issues, new policies, and global events; meat prices may jump up to 6%.
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24% Bias Score
Heraklion Seeks Desalination to Combat Severe Drought
Facing severe drought due to the driest October in decades, Heraklion's mayor requested a feasibility study for desalination from the Almyros River, complemented by a new tertiary treatment plant producing 30,000 cubic meters of daily irrigation water, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, aim...
Heraklion Seeks Desalination to Combat Severe Drought
Facing severe drought due to the driest October in decades, Heraklion's mayor requested a feasibility study for desalination from the Almyros River, complemented by a new tertiary treatment plant producing 30,000 cubic meters of daily irrigation water, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, aim...
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20% Bias Score
RMV's 1% Service Increase Highlights Funding Challenges Amidst Billions in Promised Investment
Despite billions in promised funding, the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) only increased service by 1% due to a 34% cost increase (vs. 10% revenue increase) since 2019, driven by energy prices and personnel costs, hindering climate goals.
RMV's 1% Service Increase Highlights Funding Challenges Amidst Billions in Promised Investment
Despite billions in promised funding, the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) only increased service by 1% due to a 34% cost increase (vs. 10% revenue increase) since 2019, driven by energy prices and personnel costs, hindering climate goals.
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52% Bias Score
Spain Links Valencia Floods to Climate Change in Landmark ICJ Hearing
Spain presented evidence to the ICJ linking climate change to the deadly Valencia floods, arguing for the court to consider human rights in its advisory opinion on climate responsibilities, with the US and China also outlining their climate action plans.
Spain Links Valencia Floods to Climate Change in Landmark ICJ Hearing
Spain presented evidence to the ICJ linking climate change to the deadly Valencia floods, arguing for the court to consider human rights in its advisory opinion on climate responsibilities, with the US and China also outlining their climate action plans.
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44% Bias Score
Citizen Science Expands Oceanographic Data Collection
To overcome the limited reach of research vessels, scientists are equipping commercial ships, fishing boats, and even sailboats like those in the Vendée Globe race with sensors to collect oceanographic data, significantly expanding data collection, especially in under-sampled regions.
Citizen Science Expands Oceanographic Data Collection
To overcome the limited reach of research vessels, scientists are equipping commercial ships, fishing boats, and even sailboats like those in the Vendée Globe race with sensors to collect oceanographic data, significantly expanding data collection, especially in under-sampled regions.
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44% Bias Score
Delayed Green Investments Hamper Dutch Industry's Sustainability Goals
A new report reveals that delayed green investments in Dutch industries due to permitting issues, labor shortages, and outdated regulations are hindering the country's ability to meet its 2030 climate targets, potentially leading to job losses and a relocation of production.
Delayed Green Investments Hamper Dutch Industry's Sustainability Goals
A new report reveals that delayed green investments in Dutch industries due to permitting issues, labor shortages, and outdated regulations are hindering the country's ability to meet its 2030 climate targets, potentially leading to job losses and a relocation of production.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Needs €650 Billion Power Grid Investment to Meet Climate Goals
A study by the IMK institute finds Germany needs to invest €650 billion in its power grid by 2045 to meet climate goals, double the current plan, due to increased electricity demand; rising costs, supply issues and permitting delays could further increase costs.
Germany Needs €650 Billion Power Grid Investment to Meet Climate Goals
A study by the IMK institute finds Germany needs to invest €650 billion in its power grid by 2045 to meet climate goals, double the current plan, due to increased electricity demand; rising costs, supply issues and permitting delays could further increase costs.
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36% Bias Score
Emilia-Romagna's 2017 Urban Planning Law: Conflicting Assessments on Land Consumption
Emilia-Romagna's 2017 urban planning law reduced land consumption by 21,100 hectares, but Legambiente disputes its effectiveness, citing Emilia-Romagna as the fourth highest region for land consumption percentage and second for absolute increase in 2023, leading to calls for improved governance and ...
Emilia-Romagna's 2017 Urban Planning Law: Conflicting Assessments on Land Consumption
Emilia-Romagna's 2017 urban planning law reduced land consumption by 21,100 hectares, but Legambiente disputes its effectiveness, citing Emilia-Romagna as the fourth highest region for land consumption percentage and second for absolute increase in 2023, leading to calls for improved governance and ...
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44% Bias Score
ICJ Hears Landmark Climate Change Case Brought by Vanuatu
Vanuatu brought a landmark climate change case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking to establish the legal obligations of states to protect the climate and environment from human-caused greenhouse gas emissions; the court will hear from 99 countries and over a dozen intergovernmental...
ICJ Hears Landmark Climate Change Case Brought by Vanuatu
Vanuatu brought a landmark climate change case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking to establish the legal obligations of states to protect the climate and environment from human-caused greenhouse gas emissions; the court will hear from 99 countries and over a dozen intergovernmental...
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40% Bias Score
US Argues Against Climate Change Liability at ICJ Hearing
The U.S. presented its oral statement to the ICJ on December 4th, arguing against financial liability for past greenhouse gas emissions and rejecting the existence of an international human right to a healthy environment, while acknowledging the need to address climate change through existing framew...
US Argues Against Climate Change Liability at ICJ Hearing
The U.S. presented its oral statement to the ICJ on December 4th, arguing against financial liability for past greenhouse gas emissions and rejecting the existence of an international human right to a healthy environment, while acknowledging the need to address climate change through existing framew...
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52% Bias Score
EPP abandons attempt to weaken EU's anti-deforestation law
The European People's Party (EPP) has abandoned its attempt to weaken the EU's anti-deforestation law, which will now take effect in 2026 instead of 2025, after facing resistance from member states and concerns about its economic impacts.
EPP abandons attempt to weaken EU's anti-deforestation law
The European People's Party (EPP) has abandoned its attempt to weaken the EU's anti-deforestation law, which will now take effect in 2026 instead of 2025, after facing resistance from member states and concerns about its economic impacts.
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48% Bias Score