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Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's increased electricity demand, despite commitments to reduce fossil fuels and warnings about catastrophic climate impacts.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's increased electricity demand, despite commitments to reduce fossil fuels and warnings about catastrophic climate impacts.
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48% Bias Score
BP and Shell Retreat from Renewable Energy Investments
BP and Shell are scaling back their renewable energy investments due to lower returns compared to fossil fuels, prioritizing shareholder value over aggressive climate targets, despite previously ambitious plans to reduce emissions. This shift comes as US oil companies outperform European counterpart...
BP and Shell Retreat from Renewable Energy Investments
BP and Shell are scaling back their renewable energy investments due to lower returns compared to fossil fuels, prioritizing shareholder value over aggressive climate targets, despite previously ambitious plans to reduce emissions. This shift comes as US oil companies outperform European counterpart...
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52% Bias Score
Africa's Air Pollution Crisis: A Deadly Lack of Monitoring
Air pollution causes over 2.8 million annual deaths in Africa due to cardiovascular diseases and strokes, largely because only 24 of 54 countries monitor air quality, hindering effective interventions. This is exacerbated by factors like biomass cooking, vehicle emissions, and climate change.
Africa's Air Pollution Crisis: A Deadly Lack of Monitoring
Air pollution causes over 2.8 million annual deaths in Africa due to cardiovascular diseases and strokes, largely because only 24 of 54 countries monitor air quality, hindering effective interventions. This is exacerbated by factors like biomass cooking, vehicle emissions, and climate change.
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36% Bias Score
Queensland Floods: Two Rescued as Dams Release Water
Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused flooding, prompting dam releases and the rescue of two people from floodwaters; the cricket Test match was also impacted.
Queensland Floods: Two Rescued as Dams Release Water
Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused flooding, prompting dam releases and the rescue of two people from floodwaters; the cricket Test match was also impacted.
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32% Bias Score
Chad Floods Displace Thousands, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
Devastating floods in Chad since July 2024 have displaced over 13,000 people, exacerbating an existing humanitarian crisis caused by the influx of over 700,000 Sudanese refugees; UNFPA provides critical healthcare and support to affected women and girls.
Chad Floods Displace Thousands, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
Devastating floods in Chad since July 2024 have displaced over 13,000 people, exacerbating an existing humanitarian crisis caused by the influx of over 700,000 Sudanese refugees; UNFPA provides critical healthcare and support to affected women and girls.
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32% Bias Score
Carbon Capture's Rise: A Climate Solution or Delay Tactic?
Currently, 50 commercial CCS facilities capture only 0.1% of global CO2 emissions; however, its inclusion in global climate plans and significant lobbying efforts by the fossil fuel industry are driving a massive expansion despite concerns about its effectiveness as a climate solution.
Carbon Capture's Rise: A Climate Solution or Delay Tactic?
Currently, 50 commercial CCS facilities capture only 0.1% of global CO2 emissions; however, its inclusion in global climate plans and significant lobbying efforts by the fossil fuel industry are driving a massive expansion despite concerns about its effectiveness as a climate solution.
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68% Bias Score
LNG Export Study Shows Increased Costs, Emissions
A new Energy Department study reveals that unrestrained LNG exports would raise U.S. household natural gas prices by over 30% by 2050 and worsen global greenhouse gas emissions; this contradicts Trump's plans to boost LNG exports, prompting environmental lawsuits.
LNG Export Study Shows Increased Costs, Emissions
A new Energy Department study reveals that unrestrained LNG exports would raise U.S. household natural gas prices by over 30% by 2050 and worsen global greenhouse gas emissions; this contradicts Trump's plans to boost LNG exports, prompting environmental lawsuits.
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56% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Thousands Homeless and Sparking Political Debate
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte on December 14th, causing widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 homeless and without water, and resulting in at least 21 deaths, a number expected to increase; the disaster has sparked political controversy in France and highlighted Mayotte's pre-existing social and econo...
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Thousands Homeless and Sparking Political Debate
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte on December 14th, causing widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 homeless and without water, and resulting in at least 21 deaths, a number expected to increase; the disaster has sparked political controversy in France and highlighted Mayotte's pre-existing social and econo...
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40% Bias Score
Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics from Water
A team of scientists from Wuhan University created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water, offering a promising solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics from Water
A team of scientists from Wuhan University created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water, offering a promising solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Tsinghua University's Leading Role in Global Climate Action
Tsinghua University, a founding GAUC member, actively engages youth in climate governance, facilitating their participation at COP29 and co-launching the Friends of the Paris Agreement Dialogue in 2019 to foster international collaboration on carbon neutrality.
Tsinghua University's Leading Role in Global Climate Action
Tsinghua University, a founding GAUC member, actively engages youth in climate governance, facilitating their participation at COP29 and co-launching the Friends of the Paris Agreement Dialogue in 2019 to foster international collaboration on carbon neutrality.
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40% Bias Score
Seabound's Onboard Carbon Capture System for Cargo Ships
Seabound, a UK startup, developed an onboard carbon capture device for cargo ships using lime-based pebbles, achieving 80% carbon capture and 90% sulfur removal in tests; it aims for commercial launch before 2025.
Seabound's Onboard Carbon Capture System for Cargo Ships
Seabound, a UK startup, developed an onboard carbon capture device for cargo ships using lime-based pebbles, achieving 80% carbon capture and 90% sulfur removal in tests; it aims for commercial launch before 2025.
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28% Bias Score
Seabound's Onboard Carbon Capture System for Cargo Ships
Seabound, a UK climate tech startup, developed an onboard carbon capture device for cargo ships, capturing 80% of carbon and 90% of sulfur using calcium oxide pebbles; the company aims for commercial launch before 2025.
Seabound's Onboard Carbon Capture System for Cargo Ships
Seabound, a UK climate tech startup, developed an onboard carbon capture device for cargo ships, capturing 80% of carbon and 90% of sulfur using calcium oxide pebbles; the company aims for commercial launch before 2025.
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40% Bias Score
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