California Wildfires: Saltwater Used, Death Toll Rises
Southern California wildfires forced over 130,000 evacuations and caused at least 10 deaths, leading authorities to use ocean water to fight the blazes despite its potential for environmental harm; a drone collision with a firefighting plane further complicated efforts.
California Wildfires: Saltwater Used, Death Toll Rises
Southern California wildfires forced over 130,000 evacuations and caused at least 10 deaths, leading authorities to use ocean water to fight the blazes despite its potential for environmental harm; a drone collision with a firefighting plane further complicated efforts.
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44% Bias Score
2024 Confirmed as Hottest Year on Record, Exceeding 1.5 Degrees Celsius Above Pre-Industrial Average
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed 2024 as the warmest year on record, with surface temperatures 1.55 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, based on data from six international organizations, highlighting the urgent need for climate action to mitigate the impacts of gl...
2024 Confirmed as Hottest Year on Record, Exceeding 1.5 Degrees Celsius Above Pre-Industrial Average
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed 2024 as the warmest year on record, with surface temperatures 1.55 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, based on data from six international organizations, highlighting the urgent need for climate action to mitigate the impacts of gl...
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36% Bias Score
1.2-Million-Year-Old Antarctic Ice Core Reveals Unprecedented Climate Data
An international team drilled a 2,800-meter-long ice core in Antarctica, dating back 1.2 million years, providing unprecedented data on past climate change, including greenhouse gas concentrations and ice age shifts, and potentially shedding light on the near-extinction event of early human ancestor...
1.2-Million-Year-Old Antarctic Ice Core Reveals Unprecedented Climate Data
An international team drilled a 2,800-meter-long ice core in Antarctica, dating back 1.2 million years, providing unprecedented data on past climate change, including greenhouse gas concentrations and ice age shifts, and potentially shedding light on the near-extinction event of early human ancestor...
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20% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 10,000 Structures Destroyed, Billions in Damages
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have killed at least 11 people, destroyed 10,000 structures, and displaced 153,000 residents, with the Palisades fire shifting direction and causing further evacuations; the economic impact is estimated at $135-150 billion.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 10,000 Structures Destroyed, Billions in Damages
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have killed at least 11 people, destroyed 10,000 structures, and displaced 153,000 residents, with the Palisades fire shifting direction and causing further evacuations; the economic impact is estimated at $135-150 billion.
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32% Bias Score
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Widespread Destruction and Displacement
The Los Angeles wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have caused at least 10 deaths, displaced over 180,000 people, and destroyed thousands of structures, leaving residents to rebuild their lives amid reports of price gouging for emergency housing.
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Widespread Destruction and Displacement
The Los Angeles wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have caused at least 10 deaths, displaced over 180,000 people, and destroyed thousands of structures, leaving residents to rebuild their lives amid reports of price gouging for emergency housing.
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44% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: $57 Billion in Damages, Fueled by Extreme Weather
Fueled by Santa Ana winds and abundant dry brush from heavy 2024 rains, the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires consumed 6,800 hectares, causing $52–$57 billion in damages and highlighting the increasing risk of extreme weather events.
Los Angeles Wildfires: $57 Billion in Damages, Fueled by Extreme Weather
Fueled by Santa Ana winds and abundant dry brush from heavy 2024 rains, the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires consumed 6,800 hectares, causing $52–$57 billion in damages and highlighting the increasing risk of extreme weather events.
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28% Bias Score
Palisades Fire: 60 mph Winds Fuel Devastating Wildfire in Los Angeles
Fueled by 60 mph winds, the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles rapidly spread from a small brush fire on January 7th, consuming over 20,000 acres, destroying 5,000 structures, and causing at least 11 deaths, highlighting the region's vulnerability to wildfires.
Palisades Fire: 60 mph Winds Fuel Devastating Wildfire in Los Angeles
Fueled by 60 mph winds, the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles rapidly spread from a small brush fire on January 7th, consuming over 20,000 acres, destroying 5,000 structures, and causing at least 11 deaths, highlighting the region's vulnerability to wildfires.
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36% Bias Score
1.2-Million-Year-Old Antarctic Ice Core Retrieved, Offering Unprecedented Climate Insights
An international team drilled a 2,800-meter-long ice core in Antarctica, dating back 1.2 million years, providing unprecedented insights into Earth's past climate and potential answers to questions about the Mid-Pleistocene Transition.
1.2-Million-Year-Old Antarctic Ice Core Retrieved, Offering Unprecedented Climate Insights
An international team drilled a 2,800-meter-long ice core in Antarctica, dating back 1.2 million years, providing unprecedented insights into Earth's past climate and potential answers to questions about the Mid-Pleistocene Transition.
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Brazil's Climate Stalemate: Lula's 2025 Challenge"
Despite initial progress, Brazil's climate action under Lula faced setbacks in 2024, with deforestation rising again and illegal mining persisting, even as global climate talks failed and Trump's re-election signaled further resistance.
Brazil's Climate Stalemate: Lula's 2025 Challenge"
Despite initial progress, Brazil's climate action under Lula faced setbacks in 2024, with deforestation rising again and illegal mining persisting, even as global climate talks failed and Trump's re-election signaled further resistance.
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48% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 10,000 Buildings Destroyed, Palisades Fire Shifts Direction
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have killed 11, destroyed 10,000 buildings, and displaced 153,000, with the largest blaze shifting direction Saturday, prompting new evacuations and threatening Brentwood and the San Fernando Valley foothills.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 10,000 Buildings Destroyed, Palisades Fire Shifts Direction
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have killed 11, destroyed 10,000 buildings, and displaced 153,000, with the largest blaze shifting direction Saturday, prompting new evacuations and threatening Brentwood and the San Fernando Valley foothills.
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28% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 37,000 Acres Burned, and Widespread Health Risks
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused 11 deaths, burned 37,000 acres, and led to mass evacuations due to smoke inhalation and property damage; long-term health consequences are expected to significantly impact vulnerable populations.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 37,000 Acres Burned, and Widespread Health Risks
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused 11 deaths, burned 37,000 acres, and led to mass evacuations due to smoke inhalation and property damage; long-term health consequences are expected to significantly impact vulnerable populations.
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28% Bias Score
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Over $60 Billion in Damages
Fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles since Tuesday have killed at least 10 people, destroyed thousands of structures, and caused an estimated $60 billion to $130 billion in damages, exceeding previous records; the Eaton and Palisades fires are among the largest to hit L.A. County.
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Over $60 Billion in Damages
Fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles since Tuesday have killed at least 10 people, destroyed thousands of structures, and caused an estimated $60 billion to $130 billion in damages, exceeding previous records; the Eaton and Palisades fires are among the largest to hit L.A. County.
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24% Bias Score