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Australian Gas Plant Expansion Threatens Ancient Rock Art and Climate Goals
The Australian government approved a gas plant expansion near Ngarinyin national park, despite concerns that emissions will damage ancient rock art and surrounding ecosystems, sparking protests from Indigenous groups, scientists, and environmental activists.
Australian Gas Plant Expansion Threatens Ancient Rock Art and Climate Goals
The Australian government approved a gas plant expansion near Ngarinyin national park, despite concerns that emissions will damage ancient rock art and surrounding ecosystems, sparking protests from Indigenous groups, scientists, and environmental activists.
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60% Bias Score
Karratha Gas Plant Extension Approved, Sparking Environmental and Cultural Concerns
Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the lifespan of the Karratha Gas Plant in Western Australia until 2070, despite concerns that emissions damage ancient rock art and contribute to climate change, sparking opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations.
Karratha Gas Plant Extension Approved, Sparking Environmental and Cultural Concerns
Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the lifespan of the Karratha Gas Plant in Western Australia until 2070, despite concerns that emissions damage ancient rock art and contribute to climate change, sparking opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations.
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64% Bias Score
Glacier Collapse Buries 90% of Swiss Village
On Wednesday, a large portion of a glacier in the Swiss Alps collapsed, burying 90% of the evacuated village of Blatten under a massive landslide of ice, mud, and rock; one person is missing, and the event highlights the accelerating impact of climate change on glacial stability.
Glacier Collapse Buries 90% of Swiss Village
On Wednesday, a large portion of a glacier in the Swiss Alps collapsed, burying 90% of the evacuated village of Blatten under a massive landslide of ice, mud, and rock; one person is missing, and the event highlights the accelerating impact of climate change on glacial stability.
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24% Bias Score
England Removes Heat Pump Planning Restriction
England lifts one-meter planning restriction on heat pump proximity to property lines, potentially easing installation for millions of homes, addressing a key barrier for 27% of customers according to Octopus Energy, although high upfront costs remain a major challenge.
England Removes Heat Pump Planning Restriction
England lifts one-meter planning restriction on heat pump proximity to property lines, potentially easing installation for millions of homes, addressing a key barrier for 27% of customers according to Octopus Energy, although high upfront costs remain a major challenge.
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32% Bias Score
Scotland Proposes Jail Time for Ecocide: Landmark Environmental Bill
A proposed bill in Scotland seeks to criminalize ecocide, making company directors liable for jail time or fines for severe environmental damage, aligning with international efforts and aiming for stronger environmental protection.
Scotland Proposes Jail Time for Ecocide: Landmark Environmental Bill
A proposed bill in Scotland seeks to criminalize ecocide, making company directors liable for jail time or fines for severe environmental damage, aligning with international efforts and aiming for stronger environmental protection.
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40% Bias Score
UK Fast-Tracks Reservoirs to Tackle Water Shortages
The UK government fast-tracked two new reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire to combat water shortages, aiming for completion by 2036 and 2040, despite potential local opposition and long-term cost implications.
UK Fast-Tracks Reservoirs to Tackle Water Shortages
The UK government fast-tracked two new reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire to combat water shortages, aiming for completion by 2036 and 2040, despite potential local opposition and long-term cost implications.
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44% Bias Score
Australia's Karratha Gas Plant Extension Faces Opposition Amid Environmental Concerns
Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the Karratha Gas Plant's operation until 2070, despite opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations due to its impact on ancient Aboriginal rock art and contribution to climate change; a final decision is pending.
Australia's Karratha Gas Plant Extension Faces Opposition Amid Environmental Concerns
Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the Karratha Gas Plant's operation until 2070, despite opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations due to its impact on ancient Aboriginal rock art and contribution to climate change; a final decision is pending.
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52% Bias Score
Swiss Glacier Collapse Destroys Village of Blatten
On Wednesday, a large section of the Birch glacier in Blatten, Switzerland, collapsed, destroying about 90% of the village after a May 19th evacuation of 300 residents due to a prior ridge collapse. One person is missing; the landslide caused a 3.1 magnitude earthquake.
Swiss Glacier Collapse Destroys Village of Blatten
On Wednesday, a large section of the Birch glacier in Blatten, Switzerland, collapsed, destroying about 90% of the village after a May 19th evacuation of 300 residents due to a prior ridge collapse. One person is missing; the landslide caused a 3.1 magnitude earthquake.
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24% Bias Score
German Court Acknowledges Corporate Liability for Global Emissions in Landmark Climate Case
A German appeals court rejected Peruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya's climate lawsuit against RWE, but for the first time acknowledged corporations' potential global responsibility for emissions' impacts, potentially setting a precedent for future climate litigation.
German Court Acknowledges Corporate Liability for Global Emissions in Landmark Climate Case
A German appeals court rejected Peruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya's climate lawsuit against RWE, but for the first time acknowledged corporations' potential global responsibility for emissions' impacts, potentially setting a precedent for future climate litigation.
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28% Bias Score
Manitoba Declares State of Emergency Amid Unprecedented Wildfires
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew declared a provincial state of emergency on Wednesday due to wildfires burning nearly 200,000 hectares, forcing over 17,000 evacuations; the situation is already triple the five-year average, with most fires likely human-caused.
Manitoba Declares State of Emergency Amid Unprecedented Wildfires
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew declared a provincial state of emergency on Wednesday due to wildfires burning nearly 200,000 hectares, forcing over 17,000 evacuations; the situation is already triple the five-year average, with most fires likely human-caused.
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20% Bias Score
High Seas Treaty Gains Seven More Ratifications, Still Short of Entry into Force
The European Union and six member states recently ratified the high seas treaty, bringing the total to 29 ratifications, far short of the 60 needed for it to take effect, aiming to protect marine ecosystems in international waters.
High Seas Treaty Gains Seven More Ratifications, Still Short of Entry into Force
The European Union and six member states recently ratified the high seas treaty, bringing the total to 29 ratifications, far short of the 60 needed for it to take effect, aiming to protect marine ecosystems in international waters.
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40% Bias Score
Italy's Landslide Crisis: Extent, Causes, and Technological Solutions
By 2023, over 620,000 landslides affected nearly 8% of Italy (24,000 sq km), causing casualties and destruction due to Italy's vulnerable geology, intensified by climate change and human actions; Avacam offers a technological solution for continuous monitoring.
Italy's Landslide Crisis: Extent, Causes, and Technological Solutions
By 2023, over 620,000 landslides affected nearly 8% of Italy (24,000 sq km), causing casualties and destruction due to Italy's vulnerable geology, intensified by climate change and human actions; Avacam offers a technological solution for continuous monitoring.
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28% Bias Score
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