Privatized Firefighting Exposes Wealth Disparity in LA Wildfires
Amidst California wildfires, wealthy Los Angeles residents hire private firefighting services, leaving less-affluent areas vulnerable, exposing historical parallels to pre-20th century private fire brigades, and highlighting future inequities in access to essential services.
Privatized Firefighting Exposes Wealth Disparity in LA Wildfires
Amidst California wildfires, wealthy Los Angeles residents hire private firefighting services, leaving less-affluent areas vulnerable, exposing historical parallels to pre-20th century private fire brigades, and highlighting future inequities in access to essential services.
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60% Bias Score
Biden's Hydrogen Subsidies Undermine Clean Energy Goals
The Biden administration's recent decision to expand subsidies for hydrogen produced from fossil fuels with carbon capture alongside renewable sources has raised concerns about its commitment to clean energy, potentially undermining climate goals and fostering greenwashing.
Biden's Hydrogen Subsidies Undermine Clean Energy Goals
The Biden administration's recent decision to expand subsidies for hydrogen produced from fossil fuels with carbon capture alongside renewable sources has raised concerns about its commitment to clean energy, potentially undermining climate goals and fostering greenwashing.
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60% Bias Score
Antarctic Glacier Melt Increases Volcanic Eruption Risk
Scientists have found that global warming is causing Antarctic glaciers to melt faster, which in turn increases the risk of volcanic eruptions under the ice. This could lead to further melting and a rise in sea levels that would threaten many coastal areas.
Antarctic Glacier Melt Increases Volcanic Eruption Risk
Scientists have found that global warming is causing Antarctic glaciers to melt faster, which in turn increases the risk of volcanic eruptions under the ice. This could lead to further melting and a rise in sea levels that would threaten many coastal areas.
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56% Bias Score
Global Risks Report 2025: Environmental Threats Dominate Long-Term Outlook
The World Economic Forum's 2025 Global Risks Report, based on the assessment of 900 experts, ranks environmental risks, particularly extreme weather and resource scarcity, as the most significant long-term threats to global stability, while armed conflicts are considered the most pressing immediate ...
Global Risks Report 2025: Environmental Threats Dominate Long-Term Outlook
The World Economic Forum's 2025 Global Risks Report, based on the assessment of 900 experts, ranks environmental risks, particularly extreme weather and resource scarcity, as the most significant long-term threats to global stability, while armed conflicts are considered the most pressing immediate ...
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40% Bias Score
Climate Change Exacerbates Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles experienced twelve wildfires since January 7th, 2025, charring over 60 square miles and destroying over 12,000 structures, significantly worsened by climate change increasing available fire fuel by 25%, despite still occurring in a world without human-caused climate change.
Climate Change Exacerbates Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles experienced twelve wildfires since January 7th, 2025, charring over 60 square miles and destroying over 12,000 structures, significantly worsened by climate change increasing available fire fuel by 25%, despite still occurring in a world without human-caused climate change.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Davos Address: Economic and Geopolitical Implications
Former US President Donald Trump will participate virtually in the World Economic Forum in Davos next week, addressing global issues including the war in Ukraine, alongside world leaders such as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other heads of state and government.
Trump's Davos Address: Economic and Geopolitical Implications
Former US President Donald Trump will participate virtually in the World Economic Forum in Davos next week, addressing global issues including the war in Ukraine, alongside world leaders such as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other heads of state and government.
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44% Bias Score
AfD Flyer Stunt Underscores Risks in Germany's Upcoming Election
German police are investigating the AfD's distribution of 30,000 fake deportation notices to immigrants, highlighting the party's rising popularity (21% in polls) ahead of next month's crucial snap election, where CDU leader Merz's skepticism towards green targets and economic liberalism pose signif...
AfD Flyer Stunt Underscores Risks in Germany's Upcoming Election
German police are investigating the AfD's distribution of 30,000 fake deportation notices to immigrants, highlighting the party's rising popularity (21% in polls) ahead of next month's crucial snap election, where CDU leader Merz's skepticism towards green targets and economic liberalism pose signif...
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56% Bias Score
Record Methane Leak from Sabotaged Nord Stream Pipelines
On September 26, 2022, explosions damaged the Nord Stream pipelines, releasing 465,000 tons of methane into the Baltic Sea, exceeding the previous record by over 300,000 tons and representing 0.1% of global 2022 anthropogenic methane emissions.
Record Methane Leak from Sabotaged Nord Stream Pipelines
On September 26, 2022, explosions damaged the Nord Stream pipelines, releasing 465,000 tons of methane into the Baltic Sea, exceeding the previous record by over 300,000 tons and representing 0.1% of global 2022 anthropogenic methane emissions.
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20% Bias Score
Armed Conflict Tops Global Economic Risks in 2025: WEF Report
The World Economic Forum's global risks survey identifies armed conflict as the top immediate threat to global economies in 2025, with nearly 25% of 900 respondents citing it as the biggest risk, reflecting heightened geopolitical tensions and a shift from last year's focus on extreme weather.
Armed Conflict Tops Global Economic Risks in 2025: WEF Report
The World Economic Forum's global risks survey identifies armed conflict as the top immediate threat to global economies in 2025, with nearly 25% of 900 respondents citing it as the biggest risk, reflecting heightened geopolitical tensions and a shift from last year's focus on extreme weather.
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48% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Rapid Spread Due to Vegetation, Winds, and Climate Change
Fueled by abundant vegetation after heavy rains followed by dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds exceeding 160 km/h, Los Angeles wildfires caused 25 deaths, 13 missing persons, and an estimated $52-57 billion in damages, highlighting the impact of hydroclimatic shock and climate change.
Los Angeles Wildfires: Rapid Spread Due to Vegetation, Winds, and Climate Change
Fueled by abundant vegetation after heavy rains followed by dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds exceeding 160 km/h, Los Angeles wildfires caused 25 deaths, 13 missing persons, and an estimated $52-57 billion in damages, highlighting the impact of hydroclimatic shock and climate change.
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24% Bias Score
Study Recommends Urban-Adjacent Forest Restoration for Canada's 2 Billion Trees Program
A new study recommends prioritizing forest restoration near Canadian cities, particularly in southern Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes, and southern British Columbia, to maximize the 2 Billion Trees program's climate and ecological impact, contrary to initial plans focusing on remote areas.
Study Recommends Urban-Adjacent Forest Restoration for Canada's 2 Billion Trees Program
A new study recommends prioritizing forest restoration near Canadian cities, particularly in southern Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes, and southern British Columbia, to maximize the 2 Billion Trees program's climate and ecological impact, contrary to initial plans focusing on remote areas.
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12% Bias Score
Republicans Consider Linking California Wildfire Aid to Policy Changes
As wildfires rage in California, forcing nearly 100,000 evacuations, Republicans in Congress are debating whether to tie federal aid to changes in state policies they blame for the blazes, sparking a partisan clash.
Republicans Consider Linking California Wildfire Aid to Policy Changes
As wildfires rage in California, forcing nearly 100,000 evacuations, Republicans in Congress are debating whether to tie federal aid to changes in state policies they blame for the blazes, sparking a partisan clash.
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52% Bias Score