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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
Three-Quarters of Earth's Land Dries, Sparking UN Summit on Desertification
A UN report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land is drier, impacting nearly five billion people by the end of the century and threatening food security and migration, while a Riyadh summit debates funding and solutions for worsening droughts.
Three-Quarters of Earth's Land Dries, Sparking UN Summit on Desertification
A UN report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land is drier, impacting nearly five billion people by the end of the century and threatening food security and migration, while a Riyadh summit debates funding and solutions for worsening droughts.
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40% Bias Score
COP16 Fails to Reach Global Drought Agreement
The COP16 UNCCD summit in Riyadh concluded without a global drought management agreement despite recognizing the urgency of the issue and its substantial economic cost; however, over \$12 billion was committed to combat desertification and drought, and discussions will continue until the next summit...
COP16 Fails to Reach Global Drought Agreement
The COP16 UNCCD summit in Riyadh concluded without a global drought management agreement despite recognizing the urgency of the issue and its substantial economic cost; however, over \$12 billion was committed to combat desertification and drought, and discussions will continue until the next summit...
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40% Bias Score
UN Warns of Existential Land Degradation Crisis, COP16 Seeks $2.6 Trillion Investment
A UN report reveals that land degradation, primarily caused by climate change and unsustainable practices, threatens 5 billion people by 2100, prompting a global effort at COP16 in Riyadh to invest $2.6 trillion by 2030 in restoring 1.5 billion hectares of degraded land.
UN Warns of Existential Land Degradation Crisis, COP16 Seeks $2.6 Trillion Investment
A UN report reveals that land degradation, primarily caused by climate change and unsustainable practices, threatens 5 billion people by 2100, prompting a global effort at COP16 in Riyadh to invest $2.6 trillion by 2030 in restoring 1.5 billion hectares of degraded land.
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40% Bias Score
"UN Report: Soil Salinization Threatens Global Food Production"
"A UN report reveals that 1.4 billion hectares of land globally are affected by salinity, impacting 10% of irrigated cropland and a similar proportion of rain-fed cropland, resulting in up to 70% crop yield losses, primarily due to climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices."
"UN Report: Soil Salinization Threatens Global Food Production"
"A UN report reveals that 1.4 billion hectares of land globally are affected by salinity, impacting 10% of irrigated cropland and a similar proportion of rain-fed cropland, resulting in up to 70% crop yield losses, primarily due to climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices."
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36% Bias Score
Chinese Scientist Wins Champions of the Earth Award for Combating Desertification
Lu Qi, a Chinese scientist, won the 2024 Champions of the Earth Award for his pivotal role in reversing environmental degradation and reducing desertification in China, highlighting the importance of scientific advancements and international cooperation in combating desertification.
Chinese Scientist Wins Champions of the Earth Award for Combating Desertification
Lu Qi, a Chinese scientist, won the 2024 Champions of the Earth Award for his pivotal role in reversing environmental degradation and reducing desertification in China, highlighting the importance of scientific advancements and international cooperation in combating desertification.
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28% Bias Score
COP16: $12.15 Billion Pledged to Combat Desertification
The UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, attended by nearly 200 countries and 20,000 participants, finalized 39 decisions prioritizing land restoration and drought resilience, launching a $12.15 billion partnership and an AI-driven observatory to combat desertification and its impact on 7.5 billion people by 2050...
COP16: $12.15 Billion Pledged to Combat Desertification
The UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, attended by nearly 200 countries and 20,000 participants, finalized 39 decisions prioritizing land restoration and drought resilience, launching a $12.15 billion partnership and an AI-driven observatory to combat desertification and its impact on 7.5 billion people by 2050...
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52% Bias Score
UNCCD Riyadh Conference Ends Without Drought Treaty Agreement
The UNCCD's 16th conference in Riyadh, attended by almost 20,000 participants, including 3,500 from civil society, ended without an agreement on a supplementary treaty for managing transboundary droughts, despite significant funding pledges of \$12.5 billion and the recognition of needing \$355 bill...
UNCCD Riyadh Conference Ends Without Drought Treaty Agreement
The UNCCD's 16th conference in Riyadh, attended by almost 20,000 participants, including 3,500 from civil society, ended without an agreement on a supplementary treaty for managing transboundary droughts, despite significant funding pledges of \$12.5 billion and the recognition of needing \$355 bill...
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48% Bias Score
Desertification Threatens Global Food Security
Nearly half of Earth's land, supporting 45% of global agriculture, faces desertification due to extreme drought linked to human-caused climate change, threatening food security and causing mass displacement; the UN aims to restore 1.5 billion hectares by 2030.
Desertification Threatens Global Food Security
Nearly half of Earth's land, supporting 45% of global agriculture, faces desertification due to extreme drought linked to human-caused climate change, threatening food security and causing mass displacement; the UN aims to restore 1.5 billion hectares by 2030.
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28% Bias Score
Three-Quarters of Earth's Land is Permanently Drier, UN Report Reveals
A UNCCD report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land has become permanently drier, expanding drylands to over 40% of the landmass, impacting agriculture, water resources, and causing mass migrations due to climate change and unsustainable land use.
Three-Quarters of Earth's Land is Permanently Drier, UN Report Reveals
A UNCCD report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land has become permanently drier, expanding drylands to over 40% of the landmass, impacting agriculture, water resources, and causing mass migrations due to climate change and unsustainable land use.
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40% Bias Score
"China's Success in Combating Desertification: A Model for Global Land Restoration"
"China's extensive desertification control programs, utilizing innovative technologies and policy, have restored 53 percent of treatable land, resulting in zero net land degradation and economic benefits; this success inspires international collaboration."
"China's Success in Combating Desertification: A Model for Global Land Restoration"
"China's extensive desertification control programs, utilizing innovative technologies and policy, have restored 53 percent of treatable land, resulting in zero net land degradation and economic benefits; this success inspires international collaboration."
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36% Bias Score
Aral Sea's Shrinkage: From Fishing Hub to Environmental Disaster
The Aral Sea, once the fourth-largest inland body of water, has shrunk drastically due to river diversions for irrigation since the 1960s, creating a desert and severely impacting cities like Aralsk, which faced high unemployment and health issues. Now, reforestation attempts are underway using dese...
Aral Sea's Shrinkage: From Fishing Hub to Environmental Disaster
The Aral Sea, once the fourth-largest inland body of water, has shrunk drastically due to river diversions for irrigation since the 1960s, creating a desert and severely impacting cities like Aralsk, which faced high unemployment and health issues. Now, reforestation attempts are underway using dese...
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24% Bias Score
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