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Millennium Seed Bank: Safeguarding 2.5 Billion Seeds for Global Food Security
The Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) in London houses almost 2.5 billion seeds in a bomb-proof bunker, safeguarding global food production and biodiversity; it actively preserves endangered plant species and responds to immediate crises using its collection.
Millennium Seed Bank: Safeguarding 2.5 Billion Seeds for Global Food Security
The Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) in London houses almost 2.5 billion seeds in a bomb-proof bunker, safeguarding global food production and biodiversity; it actively preserves endangered plant species and responds to immediate crises using its collection.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Orders Review of Fuel Economy Standards
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a review of fuel economy standards on Tuesday, aiming to loosen regulations and align them with the Trump administration's pro-oil agenda, potentially increasing fuel consumption, air pollution, and reversing recent progress on climate change.
Trump Administration Orders Review of Fuel Economy Standards
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a review of fuel economy standards on Tuesday, aiming to loosen regulations and align them with the Trump administration's pro-oil agenda, potentially increasing fuel consumption, air pollution, and reversing recent progress on climate change.
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48% Bias Score
Galician Shellfish Production Collapses Amidst Pollution and Climate Change
Galicia's shellfish production plummeted in 2024, with mussel yields at their lowest (178,000 tons) in years due to heavy rainfall reducing salinity, pollution exceeding legal limits by 10%, and the looming threat of new industrial projects.
Galician Shellfish Production Collapses Amidst Pollution and Climate Change
Galicia's shellfish production plummeted in 2024, with mussel yields at their lowest (178,000 tons) in years due to heavy rainfall reducing salinity, pollution exceeding legal limits by 10%, and the looming threat of new industrial projects.
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32% Bias Score
UK Activists Appeal Harsh Sentences for Climate Protests
Sixteen environmental activists in London are appealing their sentences, ranging from 15 months to five years, for actions including road blockades, damaging artwork, and disrupting an oil facility; the government defends the harsh sentences, while supporters claim they are "political prisoners".
UK Activists Appeal Harsh Sentences for Climate Protests
Sixteen environmental activists in London are appealing their sentences, ranging from 15 months to five years, for actions including road blockades, damaging artwork, and disrupting an oil facility; the government defends the harsh sentences, while supporters claim they are "political prisoners".
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56% Bias Score
Reeves Unveils Growth Plan, Sparking Debate on Social and Environmental Costs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a growth-focused economic plan in Oxfordshire on Wednesday, including infrastructure expansion (Heathrow, Oxford-Cambridge tech hub), increased international trade, green tech subsidies, and regulatory easing; however, the speech lacked a strong social and environm...
Reeves Unveils Growth Plan, Sparking Debate on Social and Environmental Costs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a growth-focused economic plan in Oxfordshire on Wednesday, including infrastructure expansion (Heathrow, Oxford-Cambridge tech hub), increased international trade, green tech subsidies, and regulatory easing; however, the speech lacked a strong social and environm...
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52% Bias Score
Appeal Challenges Long Sentences for UK Climate Activists
Sixteen climate activists are appealing their unusually long sentences—up to five years—for non-violent Just Stop Oil protests in 2022, arguing that judges disregarded their conscientious motives, setting a potentially significant precedent for future civil disobedience cases.
Appeal Challenges Long Sentences for UK Climate Activists
Sixteen climate activists are appealing their unusually long sentences—up to five years—for non-violent Just Stop Oil protests in 2022, arguing that judges disregarded their conscientious motives, setting a potentially significant precedent for future civil disobedience cases.
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44% Bias Score
Chubb Reports Record Profits Despite Anticipated \$1.5 Billion Wildfire Loss
Chubb reported record 2024 profits with \$2.58 billion net income, but anticipates a \$1.5 billion pretax loss in Q1 2025 due to California wildfires; CEO Evan Greenberg criticizes California's insurance regulations for suppressing premiums, leading to unsustainable risk.
Chubb Reports Record Profits Despite Anticipated \$1.5 Billion Wildfire Loss
Chubb reported record 2024 profits with \$2.58 billion net income, but anticipates a \$1.5 billion pretax loss in Q1 2025 due to California wildfires; CEO Evan Greenberg criticizes California's insurance regulations for suppressing premiums, leading to unsustainable risk.
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44% Bias Score
Global Genetic Diversity Decline in Two-Thirds of Species
A global study of 628 species across 141 countries found a two-thirds decline in genetic diversity between 1985 and 2019, primarily due to habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, and human activity; however, successful conservation projects show that this loss can be reversed.
Global Genetic Diversity Decline in Two-Thirds of Species
A global study of 628 species across 141 countries found a two-thirds decline in genetic diversity between 1985 and 2019, primarily due to habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, and human activity; however, successful conservation projects show that this loss can be reversed.
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16% Bias Score
Climate Change Exacerbated 2024 Los Angeles Wildfires
Climate change increased the likelihood of the devastating 2024 Los Angeles fires by 35 percent, making the prolonged dry period 2.4 times more probable and extending fire-conducive weather by 23 days; dense vegetation from prior wet years further exacerbated the situation.
Climate Change Exacerbated 2024 Los Angeles Wildfires
Climate change increased the likelihood of the devastating 2024 Los Angeles fires by 35 percent, making the prolonged dry period 2.4 times more probable and extending fire-conducive weather by 23 days; dense vegetation from prior wet years further exacerbated the situation.
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36% Bias Score
Heathrow Expansion Approved Despite Climate Concerns
The UK government, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, announced its backing for a third runway at Heathrow Airport to stimulate economic growth, despite significant environmental concerns and opposition from various stakeholders, including the Mayor of London and environmental groups.
Heathrow Expansion Approved Despite Climate Concerns
The UK government, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, announced its backing for a third runway at Heathrow Airport to stimulate economic growth, despite significant environmental concerns and opposition from various stakeholders, including the Mayor of London and environmental groups.
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60% Bias Score
Pas-de-Calais Floods: Soaring Insurance Premiums Expose Climate Change Costs
One year after devastating floods in Pas-de-Calais, France, most victims received compensation, but many face sharply increased insurance premiums, with some municipalities experiencing increases exceeding €100,000, while others have had their contracts canceled. This highlights growing concerns ove...
Pas-de-Calais Floods: Soaring Insurance Premiums Expose Climate Change Costs
One year after devastating floods in Pas-de-Calais, France, most victims received compensation, but many face sharply increased insurance premiums, with some municipalities experiencing increases exceeding €100,000, while others have had their contracts canceled. This highlights growing concerns ove...
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36% Bias Score
Doomsday Clock Set at 89 Seconds to Midnight: Closest to Catastrophe Ever
The Doomsday Clock, maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, has been moved to 89 seconds to midnight, its closest point ever, due to escalating nuclear threats from the Ukraine war, climate change, and AI risks.
Doomsday Clock Set at 89 Seconds to Midnight: Closest to Catastrophe Ever
The Doomsday Clock, maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, has been moved to 89 seconds to midnight, its closest point ever, due to escalating nuclear threats from the Ukraine war, climate change, and AI risks.
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32% Bias Score
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