Nauru to Sell Passports to Fund Mass Relocation Due to Rising Sea Levels
The low-lying island nation of Nauru, facing rising sea levels from climate change, plans a mass inland relocation of 90% of its population, costing over $60 million, and will sell passports for $105,000 each to fund the move, despite past misuse of such schemes.
Nauru to Sell Passports to Fund Mass Relocation Due to Rising Sea Levels
The low-lying island nation of Nauru, facing rising sea levels from climate change, plans a mass inland relocation of 90% of its population, costing over $60 million, and will sell passports for $105,000 each to fund the move, despite past misuse of such schemes.
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32% Bias Score
Climate Change Exacerbates California Wildfires, Forcing Internal Migration
California is experiencing increasingly severe wildfires due to climate change, resulting in at least eleven deaths near Los Angeles and over 700,000 hectares burned between 2020-2021; this has led to internal migration, straining some communities' resources and raising questions about the state's l...
Climate Change Exacerbates California Wildfires, Forcing Internal Migration
California is experiencing increasingly severe wildfires due to climate change, resulting in at least eleven deaths near Los Angeles and over 700,000 hectares burned between 2020-2021; this has led to internal migration, straining some communities' resources and raising questions about the state's l...
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44% Bias Score
Global Drying Trend Disproportionately Impacts Asia and Africa
A new UN report reveals that over three-quarters of Earth's land has become permanently drier in the last 30 years due to human-caused climate change, disproportionately impacting 2 billion people in Asia and Africa, highlighting the need for increased climate action and accountability from major po...
Global Drying Trend Disproportionately Impacts Asia and Africa
A new UN report reveals that over three-quarters of Earth's land has become permanently drier in the last 30 years due to human-caused climate change, disproportionately impacting 2 billion people in Asia and Africa, highlighting the need for increased climate action and accountability from major po...
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52% Bias Score
Rising Seas Threaten Tuvalu's Existence
Tuvalu, a Pacific Island nation of 9,600 people, faces displacement due to rising sea levels projected to submerge much of its land by 2050; a deal with Australia allows 280 Tuvaluans to migrate yearly, but mass migration is unlikely due to strong cultural ties.
Rising Seas Threaten Tuvalu's Existence
Tuvalu, a Pacific Island nation of 9,600 people, faces displacement due to rising sea levels projected to submerge much of its land by 2050; a deal with Australia allows 280 Tuvaluans to migrate yearly, but mass migration is unlikely due to strong cultural ties.
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24% Bias Score
Devastating LA Wildfires Displace Tens of Thousands, Exacerbating Housing Crisis
The recent LA wildfires, fueled by extreme weather, destroyed over 60 square miles, killed at least 27, and displaced tens of thousands, highlighting the growing climate crisis and its impact on housing.
Devastating LA Wildfires Displace Tens of Thousands, Exacerbating Housing Crisis
The recent LA wildfires, fueled by extreme weather, destroyed over 60 square miles, killed at least 27, and displaced tens of thousands, highlighting the growing climate crisis and its impact on housing.
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40% Bias Score