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PAG32 Conference Showcases Genomics Advancements, Despite Regulatory Challenges
The 32nd Plant and Animal Genomics conference in San Diego (January 10-15) attracted nearly 2,400 attendees from 65 countries, highlighting breakthroughs in DNA sequencing that have slashed costs and opened new avenues for crop improvement and climate adaptation research, although regulatory hurdles...
PAG32 Conference Showcases Genomics Advancements, Despite Regulatory Challenges
The 32nd Plant and Animal Genomics conference in San Diego (January 10-15) attracted nearly 2,400 attendees from 65 countries, highlighting breakthroughs in DNA sequencing that have slashed costs and opened new avenues for crop improvement and climate adaptation research, although regulatory hurdles...
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48% Bias Score
Western Monarch Butterfly Population Plummets 96%
The western monarch butterfly population has dropped to 9,119 in 2024, a 96% decrease from 2023, primarily due to pesticides, habitat loss, and extreme heat; the US Fish and Wildlife Service is considering listing them as threatened, while a petition requests pesticide testing.
Western Monarch Butterfly Population Plummets 96%
The western monarch butterfly population has dropped to 9,119 in 2024, a 96% decrease from 2023, primarily due to pesticides, habitat loss, and extreme heat; the US Fish and Wildlife Service is considering listing them as threatened, while a petition requests pesticide testing.
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24% Bias Score
California Wildfires Expose Insurer Practices Amidst Record Profits
The recent Los Angeles wildfires caused over $250 billion in damages, destroying more than 13,000 structures; homeowners like Jewlz and Terry Fahn, whose insurance was canceled, face financial ruin as insurers reduce California coverage due to climate risks and record profits.
California Wildfires Expose Insurer Practices Amidst Record Profits
The recent Los Angeles wildfires caused over $250 billion in damages, destroying more than 13,000 structures; homeowners like Jewlz and Terry Fahn, whose insurance was canceled, face financial ruin as insurers reduce California coverage due to climate risks and record profits.
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40% Bias Score
Queensland Floods: One Death, Widespread Damage
Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused devastating floods in Townsville, resulting in one death, widespread property damage, and significant infrastructure disruption, including damage to the Bruce Highway bridge; recovery is expected to last weeks.
Queensland Floods: One Death, Widespread Damage
Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused devastating floods in Townsville, resulting in one death, widespread property damage, and significant infrastructure disruption, including damage to the Bruce Highway bridge; recovery is expected to last weeks.
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28% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Fossil Fuel Executive as Energy Secretary
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as President Trump's energy secretary, marking a decisive shift toward prioritizing fossil fuel production and potentially hindering climate change mitigation efforts; the vote was 59-38, with eight Democrats supporting the nomination.
Senate Confirms Fossil Fuel Executive as Energy Secretary
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as President Trump's energy secretary, marking a decisive shift toward prioritizing fossil fuel production and potentially hindering climate change mitigation efforts; the vote was 59-38, with eight Democrats supporting the nomination.
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56% Bias Score
Climate Activists Plead Guilty After Foiled Protest at Woodside CEO's Home
Four climate activists from Disrupt Burrup Hub pleaded guilty to attempted trespass and criminal damage after a planned protest at Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill's home on August 1, 2023, was thwarted by ten police officers; the activists planned to throw paint and chain themselves to a gate to protest Wo...
Climate Activists Plead Guilty After Foiled Protest at Woodside CEO's Home
Four climate activists from Disrupt Burrup Hub pleaded guilty to attempted trespass and criminal damage after a planned protest at Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill's home on August 1, 2023, was thwarted by ten police officers; the activists planned to throw paint and chain themselves to a gate to protest Wo...
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56% Bias Score
Wildfires Intensified by Climate Change Devastate US and Chile
Climate change and poor urban planning are intensifying wildfires, as evidenced by the destruction in Los Angeles (17 million structures affected, at least 28 deaths) and numerous Chilean cities, highlighting the need for preventative measures including better urban planning and public awareness.
Wildfires Intensified by Climate Change Devastate US and Chile
Climate change and poor urban planning are intensifying wildfires, as evidenced by the destruction in Los Angeles (17 million structures affected, at least 28 deaths) and numerous Chilean cities, highlighting the need for preventative measures including better urban planning and public awareness.
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16% Bias Score
Israel Opens First Solar Observatory, Solaris
Israel opened its first solar observatory, Solaris, in the Druze village of Usfiya, featuring advanced telescopes to study solar radiation's effects on Earth and humans, aiding climate change research and potentially advancing solar energy; the Israel Space Agency will fund it for three years.
Israel Opens First Solar Observatory, Solaris
Israel opened its first solar observatory, Solaris, in the Druze village of Usfiya, featuring advanced telescopes to study solar radiation's effects on Earth and humans, aiding climate change research and potentially advancing solar energy; the Israel Space Agency will fund it for three years.
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36% Bias Score
Tyre Wear: Leading Source of Alpine Nanoplastic Pollution
A study in the Alps reveals that tyre wear is the biggest source of nanoplastic pollution, prompting a global survey to map the pollution and understand the health and environmental impacts.
Tyre Wear: Leading Source of Alpine Nanoplastic Pollution
A study in the Alps reveals that tyre wear is the biggest source of nanoplastic pollution, prompting a global survey to map the pollution and understand the health and environmental impacts.
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24% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Fossil Fuel Executive as Energy Secretary
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as President Trump's energy secretary, marking a significant shift towards prioritizing fossil fuel production and potentially impacting global climate change efforts; the vote was 59-38.
Senate Confirms Fossil Fuel Executive as Energy Secretary
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as President Trump's energy secretary, marking a significant shift towards prioritizing fossil fuel production and potentially impacting global climate change efforts; the vote was 59-38.
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56% Bias Score
EU Maritime Sector Must Increase Sustainability Efforts
A new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) reveals that while the European maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability, more efforts are needed to achieve EU climate and environmental goals; the sector currently cont...
EU Maritime Sector Must Increase Sustainability Efforts
A new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) reveals that while the European maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability, more efforts are needed to achieve EU climate and environmental goals; the sector currently cont...
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28% Bias Score
Greenland Ice Sheet Cracking Faster, Accelerating Sea Level Rise
A study reveals a 4.3 percent increase in crevasses in the Greenland Ice Sheet between 2016 and 2021, with some areas showing a 25 percent increase, accelerating ice melt and contributing to rising sea levels due to human-induced warming.
Greenland Ice Sheet Cracking Faster, Accelerating Sea Level Rise
A study reveals a 4.3 percent increase in crevasses in the Greenland Ice Sheet between 2016 and 2021, with some areas showing a 25 percent increase, accelerating ice melt and contributing to rising sea levels due to human-induced warming.
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28% Bias Score
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