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Wealthiest 10% Caused Two-Thirds of Global Warming Since 1990: ETH Zurich Study
A study by ETH Zurich reveals that the richest 10 percent of the global population caused two-thirds of global warming since 1990; the top 1 percent is responsible for one-fifth, emitting 20 times more than the average, and contributing 26 times more to extreme heatwaves.
Wealthiest 10% Caused Two-Thirds of Global Warming Since 1990: ETH Zurich Study
A study by ETH Zurich reveals that the richest 10 percent of the global population caused two-thirds of global warming since 1990; the top 1 percent is responsible for one-fifth, emitting 20 times more than the average, and contributing 26 times more to extreme heatwaves.
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48% Bias Score
EU Grants Automakers Three-Year Extension on CO2 Emission Limits
The European Parliament voted to grant automakers a three-year extension to meet stricter EU CO2 emission limits, delaying penalties due to slower-than-expected electric vehicle sales and various industry challenges, while acknowledging concerns about potential increases in overall CO2 emissions.
EU Grants Automakers Three-Year Extension on CO2 Emission Limits
The European Parliament voted to grant automakers a three-year extension to meet stricter EU CO2 emission limits, delaying penalties due to slower-than-expected electric vehicle sales and various industry challenges, while acknowledging concerns about potential increases in overall CO2 emissions.
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48% Bias Score
Volkswagen's Q1 Net Profit Plunges 40.6% Amidst Rising Costs and Reduced Deliveries
Volkswagen reported a 40.6% drop in its first-quarter net profit to €2.19 billion, despite a 3% revenue increase to €77.56 billion, primarily due to lower deliveries of high-margin vehicles, increased fixed costs, and exceptional charges including provisions for EU CO2 targets and Cariad's restructu...
Volkswagen's Q1 Net Profit Plunges 40.6% Amidst Rising Costs and Reduced Deliveries
Volkswagen reported a 40.6% drop in its first-quarter net profit to €2.19 billion, despite a 3% revenue increase to €77.56 billion, primarily due to lower deliveries of high-margin vehicles, increased fixed costs, and exceptional charges including provisions for EU CO2 targets and Cariad's restructu...
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32% Bias Score
Global Shipping CO2 Levy Agreed, US Withdraws
A global agreement to reduce shipping CO2 emissions was reached at the IMO in London after almost 10 years of negotiations, imposing a levy effective January 1, 2028, generating an estimated €9 billion annually for green initiatives, excluding developing countries; the US withdrew and threatened cou...
Global Shipping CO2 Levy Agreed, US Withdraws
A global agreement to reduce shipping CO2 emissions was reached at the IMO in London after almost 10 years of negotiations, imposing a levy effective January 1, 2028, generating an estimated €9 billion annually for green initiatives, excluding developing countries; the US withdrew and threatened cou...
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36% Bias Score
Conflicting CO2 Rules Hamper Dutch Construction Sustainability
The Dutch construction sector faces uncertainty due to conflicting CO2 emission regulations, hindering sustainability efforts and potentially exacerbating the housing shortage; the outdated MPG guideline contrasts with the EU's preferred Whole Life Carbon approach, creating investment hesitancy.
Conflicting CO2 Rules Hamper Dutch Construction Sustainability
The Dutch construction sector faces uncertainty due to conflicting CO2 emission regulations, hindering sustainability efforts and potentially exacerbating the housing shortage; the outdated MPG guideline contrasts with the EU's preferred Whole Life Carbon approach, creating investment hesitancy.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Accelerated Warming, EU's Lenient Climate Policy, and Green Steel's Hydrogen Hurdle
Germany saw a 0.3-degree Celsius temperature rise in 2024, prompting the German Weather Service to revise its warming projections; the EU delays penalties for automakers missing CO2 targets, while ThyssenKrupp plans a green steel furnace facing hydrogen supply challenges.
Germany's Accelerated Warming, EU's Lenient Climate Policy, and Green Steel's Hydrogen Hurdle
Germany saw a 0.3-degree Celsius temperature rise in 2024, prompting the German Weather Service to revise its warming projections; the EU delays penalties for automakers missing CO2 targets, while ThyssenKrupp plans a green steel furnace facing hydrogen supply challenges.
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28% Bias Score
International Conference Highlights Insect Farming and Biomass for Climate Change Mitigation
The "Insects Plus" conference in Cloppenburg, Germany (May 12-14), brings together over 300 participants to discuss using biomass for carbon capture and insects as livestock feed to mitigate climate change and improve global food security, addressing a projected 400-million-ton increase in protein d...
International Conference Highlights Insect Farming and Biomass for Climate Change Mitigation
The "Insects Plus" conference in Cloppenburg, Germany (May 12-14), brings together over 300 participants to discuss using biomass for carbon capture and insects as livestock feed to mitigate climate change and improve global food security, addressing a projected 400-million-ton increase in protein d...
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36% Bias Score
EU Parliament to Vote on Automaker CO2 Fine Exemption
The European Parliament will vote on a proposal to exempt automakers from CO2 emission fines in 2024, allowing them to compensate for overages in 2026 and 2027; this follows lobbying efforts from major manufacturers, creating potential delays in the transition to electric vehicles.
EU Parliament to Vote on Automaker CO2 Fine Exemption
The European Parliament will vote on a proposal to exempt automakers from CO2 emission fines in 2024, allowing them to compensate for overages in 2026 and 2027; this follows lobbying efforts from major manufacturers, creating potential delays in the transition to electric vehicles.
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56% Bias Score
IMO Reaches Global Agreement on CO2 Levy for Shipping
A global agreement to reduce shipping CO2 emissions was reached at the IMO in London after nearly ten years of negotiations, with a levy on emissions above a certain level to take effect January 1, 2028; the US withdrew from negotiations.
IMO Reaches Global Agreement on CO2 Levy for Shipping
A global agreement to reduce shipping CO2 emissions was reached at the IMO in London after nearly ten years of negotiations, with a levy on emissions above a certain level to take effect January 1, 2028; the US withdrew from negotiations.
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32% Bias Score
German Parcel Deliveries Rise, but Environmental Impact Decreases
Between 2016 and 2024, despite a 35 percent increase in package deliveries to 4.4 billion in 2025, CO2 emissions per delivery decreased by 22 percent due to increased efficiency, electric vehicle adoption, and alternative pick-up methods.
German Parcel Deliveries Rise, but Environmental Impact Decreases
Between 2016 and 2024, despite a 35 percent increase in package deliveries to 4.4 billion in 2025, CO2 emissions per delivery decreased by 22 percent due to increased efficiency, electric vehicle adoption, and alternative pick-up methods.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Shifts €100 Billion to Climate Action Amidst GEG Controversy
Germany's new coalition government allocated €100 billion to climate action, driven by coalition negotiations and concerns over the Building Energy Act (GEG), which faces industry opposition due to its high costs and potential economic disruptions.
Germany Shifts €100 Billion to Climate Action Amidst GEG Controversy
Germany's new coalition government allocated €100 billion to climate action, driven by coalition negotiations and concerns over the Building Energy Act (GEG), which faces industry opposition due to its high costs and potential economic disruptions.
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52% Bias Score
EU Fines Carmakers €128 Million for Recycling Cartel, Eases CO2 Standards
The European Commission fined 15 car manufacturers, including Volkswagen (€128 million) and Renault/Nissan (€81 million), and their lobbying group ACEA (€500,000) for a 15-year cartel suppressing information on vehicle recyclability, coinciding with a Commission proposal to ease CO2 emission standar...
EU Fines Carmakers €128 Million for Recycling Cartel, Eases CO2 Standards
The European Commission fined 15 car manufacturers, including Volkswagen (€128 million) and Renault/Nissan (€81 million), and their lobbying group ACEA (€500,000) for a 15-year cartel suppressing information on vehicle recyclability, coinciding with a Commission proposal to ease CO2 emission standar...
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56% Bias Score
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