ICJ to Rule on States' Climate Change Obligations
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will issue an advisory opinion on states' climate change obligations, prompted by Vanuatu and supported by 130+ countries, following 2024's record heat and insufficient COP29 funding, clarifying existing international laws and their consequences.
ICJ to Rule on States' Climate Change Obligations
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will issue an advisory opinion on states' climate change obligations, prompted by Vanuatu and supported by 130+ countries, following 2024's record heat and insufficient COP29 funding, clarifying existing international laws and their consequences.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Reverses US Climate Policy, Withdrawing from Paris Agreement
President Trump announced the US' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on Monday, reversing previous commitments and prioritizing domestic oil production over global climate goals. This decision follows his 2017 withdrawal and contrasts sharply with the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden, and his...
Trump Reverses US Climate Policy, Withdrawing from Paris Agreement
President Trump announced the US' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on Monday, reversing previous commitments and prioritizing domestic oil production over global climate goals. This decision follows his 2017 withdrawal and contrasts sharply with the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden, and his...
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36% Bias Score
US Withdraws from Paris Climate Agreement Again
US President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time, a move that experts warn will undermine global climate efforts and harm the US's international standing.
US Withdraws from Paris Climate Agreement Again
US President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time, a move that experts warn will undermine global climate efforts and harm the US's international standing.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Reverses US Climate Policy, Rejects Paris Agreement
US President Donald Trump announced the US's withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement on Monday, reversing the Biden administration's decision and jeopardizing global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, while prioritizing economic growth and energy independence.
Trump Reverses US Climate Policy, Rejects Paris Agreement
US President Donald Trump announced the US's withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement on Monday, reversing the Biden administration's decision and jeopardizing global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, while prioritizing economic growth and energy independence.
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48% Bias Score
US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Reignites Global Climate Concerns
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C; US withdrawal under Trump revives concerns about global climate action and the effectiveness of international climate summits like COPs, despite a one-year delay in implementation.
US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Reignites Global Climate Concerns
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C; US withdrawal under Trump revives concerns about global climate action and the effectiveness of international climate summits like COPs, despite a one-year delay in implementation.
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36% Bias Score
Northern Gateway Pipeline Reconsidered Amid Climate Change and US Tariff Threats
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, reversed his opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline, citing climate change, the American threat, and the need to avoid environmentally damaging US development. This follows Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's push for pipelin...
Northern Gateway Pipeline Reconsidered Amid Climate Change and US Tariff Threats
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, reversed his opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline, citing climate change, the American threat, and the need to avoid environmentally damaging US development. This follows Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's push for pipelin...
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40% Bias Score
Mercuria-Backed $1.5 Billion Initiative to Protect the Amazon
Backed by Mercuria, a $1.5 billion initiative called "Race to Belém" will sell carbon credits to protect the Amazon rainforest, working with Brazilian states, farmers, and local communities to prevent deforestation, starting immediately and expanding over 3-5 years.
Mercuria-Backed $1.5 Billion Initiative to Protect the Amazon
Backed by Mercuria, a $1.5 billion initiative called "Race to Belém" will sell carbon credits to protect the Amazon rainforest, working with Brazilian states, farmers, and local communities to prevent deforestation, starting immediately and expanding over 3-5 years.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Paris Agreement Withdrawal Shakes EU Climate Policy
President Trump's announced withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has caused alarm in the EU, prompting debate on how to react to this setback in international climate cooperation, particularly given his plan to boost US oil and gas production, which contradicts the EU's Green Deal.
Trump's Paris Agreement Withdrawal Shakes EU Climate Policy
President Trump's announced withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has caused alarm in the EU, prompting debate on how to react to this setback in international climate cooperation, particularly given his plan to boost US oil and gas production, which contradicts the EU's Green Deal.
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40% Bias Score
US Thinktank Fuels European Climate Denialism
The US-based Heartland Institute, funded by ExxonMobil and Republican donors, is collaborating with rightwing MEPs in Europe to obstruct environmental legislation, leveraging existing anti-climate sentiment to delay and weaken climate policies.
US Thinktank Fuels European Climate Denialism
The US-based Heartland Institute, funded by ExxonMobil and Republican donors, is collaborating with rightwing MEPs in Europe to obstruct environmental legislation, leveraging existing anti-climate sentiment to delay and weaken climate policies.
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48% Bias Score
RefugePoint: From Congo Rescue to Global Refugee Aid
Sasha Chanoff, defying orders, saved 144 Congolese Tutsi refugees in 2000, leading to the founding of RefugePoint, a global organization assisting over 170,000 refugees.
RefugePoint: From Congo Rescue to Global Refugee Aid
Sasha Chanoff, defying orders, saved 144 Congolese Tutsi refugees in 2000, leading to the founding of RefugePoint, a global organization assisting over 170,000 refugees.
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40% Bias Score
RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Global Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations, entered its third year on January 1, 2022, significantly reducing trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of traded goods and lowering non-tariff barriers, despite global trade cost increases due to ...
RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Global Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations, entered its third year on January 1, 2022, significantly reducing trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of traded goods and lowering non-tariff barriers, despite global trade cost increases due to ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Reverses Biden Policies, Creating Cycle of Policy Changes
President Trump's second term is marked by a reversal of many Biden administration policies, including immigration, environmental regulations, and international agreements; this creates a cycle of policy changes, impacting both domestic and international relations.
Trump Reverses Biden Policies, Creating Cycle of Policy Changes
President Trump's second term is marked by a reversal of many Biden administration policies, including immigration, environmental regulations, and international agreements; this creates a cycle of policy changes, impacting both domestic and international relations.
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64% Bias Score