Nord Stream Methane Leak: Precise Measurement Reveals Significant Climate Impact
The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines on September 26, 2022, released between 446,000 and 485,000 tons of methane—slightly less than the Netherlands' annual agricultural emissions—highlighting the significant environmental impact and the need for improved detection and monitoring of methane leak...
Nord Stream Methane Leak: Precise Measurement Reveals Significant Climate Impact
The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines on September 26, 2022, released between 446,000 and 485,000 tons of methane—slightly less than the Netherlands' annual agricultural emissions—highlighting the significant environmental impact and the need for improved detection and monitoring of methane leak...
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36% Bias Score
Icelandic Volcano Bárdarbunga: Potential Eruption Imminent
Increased seismic activity near Iceland's Bárdarbunga volcano, under the Vatnajökull glacier, signals a potential eruption; a 5.1 magnitude earthquake and approximately 130 smaller quakes were recorded on Tuesday, prompting the Civil Protection agency to raise the uncertainty level, similar to the 2...
Icelandic Volcano Bárdarbunga: Potential Eruption Imminent
Increased seismic activity near Iceland's Bárdarbunga volcano, under the Vatnajökull glacier, signals a potential eruption; a 5.1 magnitude earthquake and approximately 130 smaller quakes were recorded on Tuesday, prompting the Civil Protection agency to raise the uncertainty level, similar to the 2...
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48% Bias Score
Vanuatu Holds Snap Election Amid Earthquake Aftermath and Political Instability
Vanuatu held a snap election on January 22nd, 2024, amid political instability and the aftermath of a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 14 people and displaced thousands, impacting voter turnout and access. Polls opened with increased security measures due to a rise in crime since the ea...
Vanuatu Holds Snap Election Amid Earthquake Aftermath and Political Instability
Vanuatu held a snap election on January 22nd, 2024, amid political instability and the aftermath of a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 14 people and displaced thousands, impacting voter turnout and access. Polls opened with increased security measures due to a rise in crime since the ea...
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40% Bias Score
Climate Change Fuels Soaring Home Insurance Costs Across the U.S.
From 2020-2023, the average U.S. homeowners insurance premium jumped 33% to $2,530 annually, exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting states vulnerable to climate-related disasters; insurers are hiking premiums to cover increased payouts, while non-renewal rates climb, impacting property...
Climate Change Fuels Soaring Home Insurance Costs Across the U.S.
From 2020-2023, the average U.S. homeowners insurance premium jumped 33% to $2,530 annually, exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting states vulnerable to climate-related disasters; insurers are hiking premiums to cover increased payouts, while non-renewal rates climb, impacting property...
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24% Bias Score
Biden's Last-Minute Offshore Drilling Ban Challenges Trump's Energy Agenda
Joe Biden issued a last-minute ban on new offshore oil drilling across 2.5 million square kilometers before leaving office, directly contradicting Donald Trump's plans to boost domestic oil production and potentially creating significant legal and political challenges for his successor.
Biden's Last-Minute Offshore Drilling Ban Challenges Trump's Energy Agenda
Joe Biden issued a last-minute ban on new offshore oil drilling across 2.5 million square kilometers before leaving office, directly contradicting Donald Trump's plans to boost domestic oil production and potentially creating significant legal and political challenges for his successor.
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48% Bias Score
Hawaii Lawmakers Tackle Property Insurance Crisis Amid Rising Global Reinsurance Costs
Hawaii lawmakers are grappling with a property insurance crisis triggered by rising global reinsurance rates following recent climate disasters, threatening homeownership in the state as insurers raise rates or leave the market.
Hawaii Lawmakers Tackle Property Insurance Crisis Amid Rising Global Reinsurance Costs
Hawaii lawmakers are grappling with a property insurance crisis triggered by rising global reinsurance rates following recent climate disasters, threatening homeownership in the state as insurers raise rates or leave the market.
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44% Bias Score
Climate Grief: Coping With the Psychological Impacts of Climate Disasters
Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, which killed over 120 residents and the current raging Los Angeles wildfires, a psychotherapist and grief specialist discuss the psychological impacts of climate-related disasters, offering tools to cope with climate grief.
Climate Grief: Coping With the Psychological Impacts of Climate Disasters
Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, which killed over 120 residents and the current raging Los Angeles wildfires, a psychotherapist and grief specialist discuss the psychological impacts of climate-related disasters, offering tools to cope with climate grief.
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36% Bias Score
EU to Reform Green Deal Regulations Amid Business Burden Concerns
The European Union plans to reform its Green Deal regulations to ease the burden on businesses, prompting debate on January 21st and a Commission address on February 26th. The Omnibus Simplification Package will amend the EU Taxonomy, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and Corporate Susta...
EU to Reform Green Deal Regulations Amid Business Burden Concerns
The European Union plans to reform its Green Deal regulations to ease the burden on businesses, prompting debate on January 21st and a Commission address on February 26th. The Omnibus Simplification Package will amend the EU Taxonomy, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and Corporate Susta...
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52% Bias Score
Arctic Blast to Hit Most of U.S., Bringing Sub-Zero Temperatures to 105 Million
A massive arctic blast will hit most of the U.S. this weekend into early next week, bringing sub-zero temperatures to about 105 million people across 40 states due to a weakened polar vortex pushing cold air south from Siberia, potentially causing severe weather from the Plains to the East Coast.
Arctic Blast to Hit Most of U.S., Bringing Sub-Zero Temperatures to 105 Million
A massive arctic blast will hit most of the U.S. this weekend into early next week, bringing sub-zero temperatures to about 105 million people across 40 states due to a weakened polar vortex pushing cold air south from Siberia, potentially causing severe weather from the Plains to the East Coast.
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24% Bias Score
Milieudefensie Strengthens ING Climate Lawsuit Following Shell Ruling
Milieudefensie is pursuing a revised climate lawsuit against ING, based on lessons learned from their case against Shell, demanding the bank comply with international climate agreements and reduce emissions from its clients in specific sectors, leveraging the International Energy Agency's reduction ...
Milieudefensie Strengthens ING Climate Lawsuit Following Shell Ruling
Milieudefensie is pursuing a revised climate lawsuit against ING, based on lessons learned from their case against Shell, demanding the bank comply with international climate agreements and reduce emissions from its clients in specific sectors, leveraging the International Energy Agency's reduction ...
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44% Bias Score
Biden Warns of US Oligarchy in Farewell Address
In his farewell address, President Biden warned of a growing oligarchy in the US, the spread of misinformation, and the threat of unchecked technological power, while also announcing a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas set to take effect January 19th.
Biden Warns of US Oligarchy in Farewell Address
In his farewell address, President Biden warned of a growing oligarchy in the US, the spread of misinformation, and the threat of unchecked technological power, while also announcing a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas set to take effect January 19th.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Energy Nominee Prioritizes Production, Sparking Climate Concerns
Chris Wright, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Energy, testified before the Senate, prioritizing increased domestic energy production (oil, gas, nuclear, LNG, geothermal) to lower costs and restore "energy dominance," diverging from the Biden administration's clean energy focus, prom...
Trump's Energy Nominee Prioritizes Production, Sparking Climate Concerns
Chris Wright, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Energy, testified before the Senate, prioritizing increased domestic energy production (oil, gas, nuclear, LNG, geothermal) to lower costs and restore "energy dominance," diverging from the Biden administration's clean energy focus, prom...
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44% Bias Score