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Labour's Net-Zero Levy: Risk of Increased Plastic Waste
Labour's new net-zero levy, intended to reduce waste by charging manufacturers per tonne of packaging, is criticized for potentially increasing plastic use due to its weight-based fee structure, adding £56 annually to household costs and potentially increasing landfill waste; industry leaders warn o...
Labour's Net-Zero Levy: Risk of Increased Plastic Waste
Labour's new net-zero levy, intended to reduce waste by charging manufacturers per tonne of packaging, is criticized for potentially increasing plastic use due to its weight-based fee structure, adding £56 annually to household costs and potentially increasing landfill waste; industry leaders warn o...
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64% Bias Score
Low EU Carbon Price Hampers Decarbonization Efforts
The European Union's carbon price has fallen to €71 per ton, hindering decarbonization efforts; this decrease stems from reduced industrial production, increased renewable energy, and the EU's release of additional emission allowances to lessen reliance on Russian gas, potentially delaying sustainab...
Low EU Carbon Price Hampers Decarbonization Efforts
The European Union's carbon price has fallen to €71 per ton, hindering decarbonization efforts; this decrease stems from reduced industrial production, increased renewable energy, and the EU's release of additional emission allowances to lessen reliance on Russian gas, potentially delaying sustainab...
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20% Bias Score
Record 24 Billion-Dollar US Weather Disasters in 2024
In 2024, the US faced a record 24 billion-dollar weather disasters (17 severe storms, 4 tropical cyclones, 1 wildfire, 2 winter storms), causing at least 418 deaths and over $1 billion in losses each; the final cost remains undetermined, but the trend indicates a sharp increase in frequency and inte...
Record 24 Billion-Dollar US Weather Disasters in 2024
In 2024, the US faced a record 24 billion-dollar weather disasters (17 severe storms, 4 tropical cyclones, 1 wildfire, 2 winter storms), causing at least 418 deaths and over $1 billion in losses each; the final cost remains undetermined, but the trend indicates a sharp increase in frequency and inte...
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28% Bias Score
2024 Amazon Crisis: Record Wildfires and Drought Despite Some Conservation Gains
The Amazon rainforest faced its worst year for fires since 2005 in 2024, driven by drought and deforestation, impacting biodiversity and climate regulation; however, some progress was made with reduced deforestation in Brazil and Colombia, and an agreement at COP16 to increase Indigenous involvement...
2024 Amazon Crisis: Record Wildfires and Drought Despite Some Conservation Gains
The Amazon rainforest faced its worst year for fires since 2005 in 2024, driven by drought and deforestation, impacting biodiversity and climate regulation; however, some progress was made with reduced deforestation in Brazil and Colombia, and an agreement at COP16 to increase Indigenous involvement...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amidst Housing Crisis and Natural Disasters
A new report reveals an 18% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, impacting over 771,000 people, with families experiencing the largest surge (39%), while veterans saw an 8% decrease; the rise is linked to the affordable housing crisis, inflation, natural disasters, and immigration.
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amidst Housing Crisis and Natural Disasters
A new report reveals an 18% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, impacting over 771,000 people, with families experiencing the largest surge (39%), while veterans saw an 8% decrease; the rise is linked to the affordable housing crisis, inflation, natural disasters, and immigration.
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24% Bias Score
Grampians Bushfire: 75,000 Hectares Burned, Homes Destroyed
The Grampians bushfire, which began early last week, has burned over 75,000 hectares, destroying three homes and 11 outbuildings in Moyston and surrounding areas, with significant wildlife and agricultural losses; the fire is expected to burn into the new year.
Grampians Bushfire: 75,000 Hectares Burned, Homes Destroyed
The Grampians bushfire, which began early last week, has burned over 75,000 hectares, destroying three homes and 11 outbuildings in Moyston and surrounding areas, with significant wildlife and agricultural losses; the fire is expected to burn into the new year.
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28% Bias Score
Respiratory Virus Surge Overwhelms Greek Hospitals
A surge in respiratory viruses, including influenza, RSV, pneumococcus, and COVID-19 variants, is overwhelming Greek hospitals, prompting calls for healthcare system reform and emphasizing the role of climate change in disease severity.
Respiratory Virus Surge Overwhelms Greek Hospitals
A surge in respiratory viruses, including influenza, RSV, pneumococcus, and COVID-19 variants, is overwhelming Greek hospitals, prompting calls for healthcare system reform and emphasizing the role of climate change in disease severity.
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24% Bias Score
EU Carbon Price Drop Hampers Decarbonization Efforts
The price of carbon emissions under the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) has fallen to €71 per ton, hindering decarbonization efforts. This is due to reduced industrial production, increased renewable energy, and the EU's temporary release of extra emission allowances.
EU Carbon Price Drop Hampers Decarbonization Efforts
The price of carbon emissions under the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) has fallen to €71 per ton, hindering decarbonization efforts. This is due to reduced industrial production, increased renewable energy, and the EU's temporary release of extra emission allowances.
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40% Bias Score
Record Amazon Wildfires and Drought in 2024
The 2024 Amazon rainforest experienced its worst wildfire year since 2005, fueled by drought and exacerbated by deforestation linked to illegal land clearing; however, Brazil and Colombia saw decreased deforestation rates, and COP16 granted Indigenous communities increased conservation authority.
Record Amazon Wildfires and Drought in 2024
The 2024 Amazon rainforest experienced its worst wildfire year since 2005, fueled by drought and exacerbated by deforestation linked to illegal land clearing; however, Brazil and Colombia saw decreased deforestation rates, and COP16 granted Indigenous communities increased conservation authority.
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40% Bias Score
France Raises Insurance Costs Amid Rising Climate Disaster Costs
The French government raised the annual cost of natural catastrophe insurance from \u20ac25 to \u20ac40 per household due to increased costs of extreme weather events, with 1,500 municipalities facing difficulties in securing insurance.
France Raises Insurance Costs Amid Rising Climate Disaster Costs
The French government raised the annual cost of natural catastrophe insurance from \u20ac25 to \u20ac40 per household due to increased costs of extreme weather events, with 1,500 municipalities facing difficulties in securing insurance.
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56% Bias Score
Severe Weather Cancels Hundreds of Flights Ahead of Busy US Holiday Travel Weekend
Severe weather warnings across the southern US have caused hundreds of flight cancellations ahead of a busy holiday travel weekend, prompting airport ground stops and emergency resource activation in Texas as millions prepare to travel.
Severe Weather Cancels Hundreds of Flights Ahead of Busy US Holiday Travel Weekend
Severe weather warnings across the southern US have caused hundreds of flight cancellations ahead of a busy holiday travel weekend, prompting airport ground stops and emergency resource activation in Texas as millions prepare to travel.
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12% Bias Score
Severe Storms and Atmospheric Rivers Disrupt Holiday Travel Across US
Severe thunderstorms and atmospheric river storms are causing significant flight disruptions and hazardous conditions across the US this holiday weekend, with over 18,000 flights delayed or canceled and more expected, impacting travel in the South and West.
Severe Storms and Atmospheric Rivers Disrupt Holiday Travel Across US
Severe thunderstorms and atmospheric river storms are causing significant flight disruptions and hazardous conditions across the US this holiday weekend, with over 18,000 flights delayed or canceled and more expected, impacting travel in the South and West.
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20% Bias Score
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