California Wildfires Devastate Hollywood, Raising Concerns for Economic Recovery
The California wildfires have killed at least 25 people, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and displaced 300,000, significantly impacting Hollywood's film production, causing cancellations and raising concerns about long-term economic recovery; several awards shows have been affected, and numerous c...
California Wildfires Devastate Hollywood, Raising Concerns for Economic Recovery
The California wildfires have killed at least 25 people, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and displaced 300,000, significantly impacting Hollywood's film production, causing cancellations and raising concerns about long-term economic recovery; several awards shows have been affected, and numerous c...
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44% Bias Score
Florida's Springs Decline Amidst Housing Boom
Increased groundwater pumping for Florida's booming housing construction, particularly around Orlando, is significantly decreasing the flow of freshwater springs, harming both the ecosystem and recreation, despite a 2016 law intended to prevent this.
Florida's Springs Decline Amidst Housing Boom
Increased groundwater pumping for Florida's booming housing construction, particularly around Orlando, is significantly decreasing the flow of freshwater springs, harming both the ecosystem and recreation, despite a 2016 law intended to prevent this.
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36% Bias Score
Burgum: Increased Fossil Fuel Production Crucial for US AI Development
Doug Burgum, Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Interior, testified before the Senate, arguing that increased US fossil fuel energy production is critical to winning the AI race against China, advocating for more oil drilling and fewer tax incentives for renewable energy. This contrasts sharply wi...
Burgum: Increased Fossil Fuel Production Crucial for US AI Development
Doug Burgum, Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Interior, testified before the Senate, arguing that increased US fossil fuel energy production is critical to winning the AI race against China, advocating for more oil drilling and fewer tax incentives for renewable energy. This contrasts sharply wi...
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56% Bias Score
Zeldin's EPA Nomination Signals Potential Regulatory Rollbacks
Lee Zeldin's Senate confirmation hearing for EPA administrator showcased his commitment to balancing environmental protection with economic growth, aligning with President-elect Trump's plans to reduce regulations and promote fossil fuel development; Zeldin's past votes and statements indicate poten...
Zeldin's EPA Nomination Signals Potential Regulatory Rollbacks
Lee Zeldin's Senate confirmation hearing for EPA administrator showcased his commitment to balancing environmental protection with economic growth, aligning with President-elect Trump's plans to reduce regulations and promote fossil fuel development; Zeldin's past votes and statements indicate poten...
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48% Bias Score
Munich Public Transport Expansion Delayed Due to Budget Cuts
Munich's ambitious public transport expansion plans, including several tram lines and bus upgrades, face significant delays due to budgetary constraints, jeopardizing the city's climate goals and potentially leading to disruptive measures.
Munich Public Transport Expansion Delayed Due to Budget Cuts
Munich's ambitious public transport expansion plans, including several tram lines and bus upgrades, face significant delays due to budgetary constraints, jeopardizing the city's climate goals and potentially leading to disruptive measures.
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48% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Comedian Predicts Political Shift
Comedian Adam Carolla, evacuated from his Los Angeles home due to recent wildfires, believes the disaster will trigger a political shift in the city, criticizing the government's prioritization of social issues over essential infrastructure maintenance and predicting a move towards more pragmatic le...
Los Angeles Wildfires: Comedian Predicts Political Shift
Comedian Adam Carolla, evacuated from his Los Angeles home due to recent wildfires, believes the disaster will trigger a political shift in the city, criticizing the government's prioritization of social issues over essential infrastructure maintenance and predicting a move towards more pragmatic le...
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64% Bias Score
Burgum Prioritizes Fossil Fuels for AI Development, Sparking Policy Clash
Doug Burgum, Trump's nominee for Interior Secretary, testified before the Senate, advocating for increased fossil fuel energy production to win the AI arms race with China, contradicting President Biden's clean energy mandate for AI infrastructure.
Burgum Prioritizes Fossil Fuels for AI Development, Sparking Policy Clash
Doug Burgum, Trump's nominee for Interior Secretary, testified before the Senate, advocating for increased fossil fuel energy production to win the AI arms race with China, contradicting President Biden's clean energy mandate for AI infrastructure.
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56% Bias Score
Germany, WWF, and Interpol Partner to Combat Environmental Crime
Germany launched a €5 million, three-year partnership with WWF and Interpol to combat environmental crimes such as illegal fishing, logging, mining, pollution, and wildlife trafficking, announced on January 17th, aiming to strengthen international law enforcement and protect environmental investigat...
Germany, WWF, and Interpol Partner to Combat Environmental Crime
Germany launched a €5 million, three-year partnership with WWF and Interpol to combat environmental crimes such as illegal fishing, logging, mining, pollution, and wildlife trafficking, announced on January 17th, aiming to strengthen international law enforcement and protect environmental investigat...
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24% Bias Score
Maugean Skate Extinction Parallels ALP's Political Decline Amidst Corporate Influence
Fewer than 120 Maugean skate rays face extinction in Tasmania due to pollution from salmon farms, mirroring the Australian Labor Party's (ALP) declining electoral support, potentially its lowest since 1934, attributed to its perceived subservience to corporate interests.
Maugean Skate Extinction Parallels ALP's Political Decline Amidst Corporate Influence
Fewer than 120 Maugean skate rays face extinction in Tasmania due to pollution from salmon farms, mirroring the Australian Labor Party's (ALP) declining electoral support, potentially its lowest since 1934, attributed to its perceived subservience to corporate interests.
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68% Bias Score
New Words Reflecting Climate Change Awareness
A research project, Néofix, is studying new words related to climate change, such as "marsification" (combining Mars and colonization) and "climate justice," analyzing their use in Italian and French texts to understand their impact on public awareness and climate action.
New Words Reflecting Climate Change Awareness
A research project, Néofix, is studying new words related to climate change, such as "marsification" (combining Mars and colonization) and "climate justice," analyzing their use in Italian and French texts to understand their impact on public awareness and climate action.
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24% Bias Score
Mali Floods Displace Thousands in Gao
Unprecedented floods in Gao, Mali, caused by the Niger River's highest level in over 50 years, have displaced thousands, severely impacting the local economy and hindering aid efforts due to difficult access; youth are actively involved in relief efforts.
Mali Floods Displace Thousands in Gao
Unprecedented floods in Gao, Mali, caused by the Niger River's highest level in over 50 years, have displaced thousands, severely impacting the local economy and hindering aid efforts due to difficult access; youth are actively involved in relief efforts.
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28% Bias Score
Climate Change Risks to Global Economy: 50% Growth Plummet Predicted
A new report warns that climate change could cause a 50% plummet in global economic growth by 2090 unless urgent action is taken to decarbonize and restore nature; current economic models, the report says, vastly underestimate the risks.
Climate Change Risks to Global Economy: 50% Growth Plummet Predicted
A new report warns that climate change could cause a 50% plummet in global economic growth by 2090 unless urgent action is taken to decarbonize and restore nature; current economic models, the report says, vastly underestimate the risks.
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36% Bias Score