Miombo Woodlands' Undervalued Carbon Storage Boosts Conservation Efforts
A study found the Miombo woodlands in southern Africa hold 3.7 billion metric tons more carbon than previously thought, significantly increasing their economic value for conservation under the Paris Agreement's Article 6, prompting the formation of the Miombo Restoration Alliance for large-scale res...
Miombo Woodlands' Undervalued Carbon Storage Boosts Conservation Efforts
A study found the Miombo woodlands in southern Africa hold 3.7 billion metric tons more carbon than previously thought, significantly increasing their economic value for conservation under the Paris Agreement's Article 6, prompting the formation of the Miombo Restoration Alliance for large-scale res...
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44% Bias Score
Cocoa Farming and the Decline of Goliath Beetles in West Africa
The population of Goliath beetles in West Africa is declining drastically due to deforestation for cocoa plantations and international trade in dried beetles, with an estimated 80% loss in Ivory Coast; this threatens the rainforest ecosystem's delicate balance.
Cocoa Farming and the Decline of Goliath Beetles in West Africa
The population of Goliath beetles in West Africa is declining drastically due to deforestation for cocoa plantations and international trade in dried beetles, with an estimated 80% loss in Ivory Coast; this threatens the rainforest ecosystem's delicate balance.
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32% Bias Score
Life Oasis Project Maps Ghost Fishing Nets in the Mediterranean to Protect Sea Turtles
The Life Oasis project, a €5.5 million EU-funded initiative, aims to map ghost fishing nets in the Mediterranean, focusing on Italy, Malta, and the Balearic Islands, to protect marine life, particularly sea turtles, 70% of which are impacted by plastic or nets.
Life Oasis Project Maps Ghost Fishing Nets in the Mediterranean to Protect Sea Turtles
The Life Oasis project, a €5.5 million EU-funded initiative, aims to map ghost fishing nets in the Mediterranean, focusing on Italy, Malta, and the Balearic Islands, to protect marine life, particularly sea turtles, 70% of which are impacted by plastic or nets.
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24% Bias Score
Nevada Residents Fight Light Pollution to Preserve Dark Skies
Elizabeth Woosley, owner of the Stargazer Inn in Baker, Nevada, and other residents are working to preserve Nevada's dark skies by promoting astro-tourism and selling license plates to raise funds, combating light pollution impacting 99% of Americans and harming wildlife, amidst recent federal budge...
Nevada Residents Fight Light Pollution to Preserve Dark Skies
Elizabeth Woosley, owner of the Stargazer Inn in Baker, Nevada, and other residents are working to preserve Nevada's dark skies by promoting astro-tourism and selling license plates to raise funds, combating light pollution impacting 99% of Americans and harming wildlife, amidst recent federal budge...
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32% Bias Score
COP16 Reaches Last-Minute Funding Deal for Biodiversity
At the UN COP16 biodiversity conference in Rome, 154 countries reached a last-minute compromise on financing biodiversity conservation with billions of dollars annually, aiming for 30 billion by 2030, to protect 30% of global land and marine areas, after previous negotiations failed.
COP16 Reaches Last-Minute Funding Deal for Biodiversity
At the UN COP16 biodiversity conference in Rome, 154 countries reached a last-minute compromise on financing biodiversity conservation with billions of dollars annually, aiming for 30 billion by 2030, to protect 30% of global land and marine areas, after previous negotiations failed.
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40% Bias Score
Global Biodiversity Deal Reached in Rome
After a challenging negotiation process, over 150 countries reached an agreement at the Cop16 in Rome to establish a financial mechanism to protect global biodiversity, aiming to provide $200 billion annually by 2030 with a focus on aiding developing nations and indigenous communities.
Global Biodiversity Deal Reached in Rome
After a challenging negotiation process, over 150 countries reached an agreement at the Cop16 in Rome to establish a financial mechanism to protect global biodiversity, aiming to provide $200 billion annually by 2030 with a focus on aiding developing nations and indigenous communities.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Colossal Biosciences Genetically Engineers 'Woolly Mice,' Advancing 'De-Extinction' Technology
Colossal Biosciences successfully created mice with long, thick, woolly hair by simultaneously editing seven genes, showcasing a technological advance in precision gene-editing with potential applications in conservation and medicine, despite ethical concerns regarding its application to endangered ...
Colossal Biosciences Genetically Engineers 'Woolly Mice,' Advancing 'De-Extinction' Technology
Colossal Biosciences successfully created mice with long, thick, woolly hair by simultaneously editing seven genes, showcasing a technological advance in precision gene-editing with potential applications in conservation and medicine, despite ethical concerns regarding its application to endangered ...
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56% Bias Score
COP16 Reaches \$200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
The COP16 biodiversity summit in Rome reached a crucial agreement committing \$200 billion annually by 2030 for conservation, including \$20 billion for developing nations (rising to \$30 billion by 2030), although a new fund to improve access was delayed until 2028.
COP16 Reaches \$200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
The COP16 biodiversity summit in Rome reached a crucial agreement committing \$200 billion annually by 2030 for conservation, including \$20 billion for developing nations (rising to \$30 billion by 2030), although a new fund to improve access was delayed until 2028.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Ancient Beech Forests: Psychological and Ecological Benefits Under Threat
Forester Peter Wohlleben highlights the psychological and ecological benefits of ancient beech forests, which are increasingly threatened by deforestation in Germany, despite their cooling effects and contribution to rainfall; he cites the film "A Girl Called Willow" as an example.
Ancient Beech Forests: Psychological and Ecological Benefits Under Threat
Forester Peter Wohlleben highlights the psychological and ecological benefits of ancient beech forests, which are increasingly threatened by deforestation in Germany, despite their cooling effects and contribution to rainfall; he cites the film "A Girl Called Willow" as an example.
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48% Bias Score
COP16 Reaches $200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
Nearly 200 nations finalized a plan at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Rome, committing $200 billion annually to biodiversity protection, a substantial increase from previous years, resolving key disagreements from the prior COP15 meeting in Cali.
COP16 Reaches $200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
Nearly 200 nations finalized a plan at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Rome, committing $200 billion annually to biodiversity protection, a substantial increase from previous years, resolving key disagreements from the prior COP15 meeting in Cali.
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36% Bias Score
UN Biodiversity Conference Secures \$200 Billion in Funding
The UN's COP16 biodiversity conference in Rome successfully secured \$200 billion in annual funding by 2030 for global biodiversity conservation, including \$30 billion annually for developing nations by 2030, resolving issues left unresolved in Cali, Colombia, and establishing the Cali Fund to ensu...
UN Biodiversity Conference Secures \$200 Billion in Funding
The UN's COP16 biodiversity conference in Rome successfully secured \$200 billion in annual funding by 2030 for global biodiversity conservation, including \$30 billion annually for developing nations by 2030, resolving issues left unresolved in Cali, Colombia, and establishing the Cali Fund to ensu...
Progress
36% Bias Score
COP16 Reaches Biodiversity Funding Agreement
Nearly 200 countries reached a deal at COP16 in Rome to create a strategy for international funding to protect biodiversity, aiming to mobilize at least $200 billion annually by 2030, building on a 2022 agreement to protect 30% of land and water.
COP16 Reaches Biodiversity Funding Agreement
Nearly 200 countries reached a deal at COP16 in Rome to create a strategy for international funding to protect biodiversity, aiming to mobilize at least $200 billion annually by 2030, building on a 2022 agreement to protect 30% of land and water.
Progress
36% Bias Score