Sylvatex Revolutionizes EV Battery Production with Sustainable CAM Process
Virginia Klausmeier's Sylvatex has created a cheaper, cleaner way to make cathode active materials (CAM) for EV batteries, raising $22 million; its waterless process uses recycled materials and smaller reactors, reducing costs and environmental impact.
Sylvatex Revolutionizes EV Battery Production with Sustainable CAM Process
Virginia Klausmeier's Sylvatex has created a cheaper, cleaner way to make cathode active materials (CAM) for EV batteries, raising $22 million; its waterless process uses recycled materials and smaller reactors, reducing costs and environmental impact.
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48% Bias Score
Milan Bans Outdoor Smoking in Public Spaces
Milan bans outdoor smoking in public spaces starting January 1st, 2024, with fines of €40-€240 for violations, aiming to improve air quality and public health, part of a broader Climate Air Plan.
Milan Bans Outdoor Smoking in Public Spaces
Milan bans outdoor smoking in public spaces starting January 1st, 2024, with fines of €40-€240 for violations, aiming to improve air quality and public health, part of a broader Climate Air Plan.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin's Fast-Track Construction Law Wins Nabu's 'Dinosaur of the Year' Award
The Nabu awarded Berlin's Senate the 'Dinosaur of the Year' award for its fast-track construction law, criticized for prioritizing speed over environmental protection and community participation, potentially jeopardizing green spaces and accelerating climate change impacts.
Berlin's Fast-Track Construction Law Wins Nabu's 'Dinosaur of the Year' Award
The Nabu awarded Berlin's Senate the 'Dinosaur of the Year' award for its fast-track construction law, criticized for prioritizing speed over environmental protection and community participation, potentially jeopardizing green spaces and accelerating climate change impacts.
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56% Bias Score
2024: Record Heat and Extreme Weather Cause Thousands of Deaths and £249.6 Billion in Losses
2024 witnessed unprecedented extreme weather events globally, resulting in over 2800 deaths and £249.6 billion in economic losses, with climate change identified as a major intensifying factor, impacting regions from Saudi Arabia to the Americas.
2024: Record Heat and Extreme Weather Cause Thousands of Deaths and £249.6 Billion in Losses
2024 witnessed unprecedented extreme weather events globally, resulting in over 2800 deaths and £249.6 billion in economic losses, with climate change identified as a major intensifying factor, impacting regions from Saudi Arabia to the Americas.
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16% Bias Score
Projected 'Ultra-Intense Category 6' Hurricane to Devastate New York City in 2100
A new book predicts a hypothetical "Ultra-Intense Category 6" hurricane, Danielle, will hit New York City around 2100, causing catastrophic damage due to 192+ mph winds, 25+ foot storm surge, and rising sea levels, resulting in an estimated 42,000 deaths.
Projected 'Ultra-Intense Category 6' Hurricane to Devastate New York City in 2100
A new book predicts a hypothetical "Ultra-Intense Category 6" hurricane, Danielle, will hit New York City around 2100, causing catastrophic damage due to 192+ mph winds, 25+ foot storm surge, and rising sea levels, resulting in an estimated 42,000 deaths.
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56% Bias Score
Tornadoes Kill Two, Injure Six in Texas and Mississippi
Two people died and at least six were injured as tornadoes tore through Texas and Mississippi on Saturday, damaging homes, flipping vehicles, and causing widespread power outages; the storm system later moved into Alabama and Georgia.
Tornadoes Kill Two, Injure Six in Texas and Mississippi
Two people died and at least six were injured as tornadoes tore through Texas and Mississippi on Saturday, damaging homes, flipping vehicles, and causing widespread power outages; the storm system later moved into Alabama and Georgia.
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12% Bias Score
Record Number of Natural Disasters in 2024 Strains Red Cross Resources
The Red Cross responded to a record 108 natural disasters in 2024, nearly double the number in 2021, due to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change, straining the organization's resources and highlighting the need for increased global preparedness.
Record Number of Natural Disasters in 2024 Strains Red Cross Resources
The Red Cross responded to a record 108 natural disasters in 2024, nearly double the number in 2021, due to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change, straining the organization's resources and highlighting the need for increased global preparedness.
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36% Bias Score
Red Air Pollution Alert Triggered in France's Arve Valley
A red alert for fine particle pollution was declared in France's Arve Valley on December 29th due to severe fog trapping pollutants. Restrictions on wood burning, vehicle traffic (heavy vehicles needing Crit'Air 0-4), and industrial emissions were implemented to combat PM10 pollution, a common issue...
Red Air Pollution Alert Triggered in France's Arve Valley
A red alert for fine particle pollution was declared in France's Arve Valley on December 29th due to severe fog trapping pollutants. Restrictions on wood burning, vehicle traffic (heavy vehicles needing Crit'Air 0-4), and industrial emissions were implemented to combat PM10 pollution, a common issue...
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24% Bias Score
New York Law to Recover \$75 Billion from Climate Polluters
New York State's new law will make major climate polluters pay \$75 billion over 25 years for climate change costs, aiming to mitigate \$65,000 per household by 2050 and making it the second US state after Vermont to enact such legislation.
New York Law to Recover \$75 Billion from Climate Polluters
New York State's new law will make major climate polluters pay \$75 billion over 25 years for climate change costs, aiming to mitigate \$65,000 per household by 2050 and making it the second US state after Vermont to enact such legislation.
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40% Bias Score
2024: Record Heat Fuels Climate Change-Exacerbated Disasters, Causing $310 Billion in Losses
The year 2024 witnessed record-breaking heat and devastating climate-related disasters globally, resulting in $310 billion in economic losses and thousands of deaths, with nearly all major events linked to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
2024: Record Heat Fuels Climate Change-Exacerbated Disasters, Causing $310 Billion in Losses
The year 2024 witnessed record-breaking heat and devastating climate-related disasters globally, resulting in $310 billion in economic losses and thousands of deaths, with nearly all major events linked to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
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24% Bias Score
Navalny's Death Fuels Anti-Government Sentiment in Russia
Prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died on February 16, 2024, at age 47 in a Russian prison, following a 2020 poisoning and subsequent imprisonment; his death sparked widespread protests and renewed international condemnation of the Russian government.
Navalny's Death Fuels Anti-Government Sentiment in Russia
Prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died on February 16, 2024, at age 47 in a Russian prison, following a 2020 poisoning and subsequent imprisonment; his death sparked widespread protests and renewed international condemnation of the Russian government.
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36% Bias Score
Greece's Record-Breaking Heat of 2024: An Indicator of Accelerated Climate Change
In 2024, Greece experienced its hottest year on record, with 78% of days exceeding average temperatures, impacting weather patterns and indicating accelerated climate change effects, particularly in Northern Greece.
Greece's Record-Breaking Heat of 2024: An Indicator of Accelerated Climate Change
In 2024, Greece experienced its hottest year on record, with 78% of days exceeding average temperatures, impacting weather patterns and indicating accelerated climate change effects, particularly in Northern Greece.
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24% Bias Score