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Turkey Disability Disaster Preparedness Survey Shows Systemic Failures
A survey of 1,778 disabled individuals in Turkey reveals that 91% find disaster assembly areas inaccessible, only 1.6% feel fully prepared for disasters, and 84.3% say local governments didn't consult them on disaster plans.
Turkey Disability Disaster Preparedness Survey Shows Systemic Failures
A survey of 1,778 disabled individuals in Turkey reveals that 91% find disaster assembly areas inaccessible, only 1.6% feel fully prepared for disasters, and 84.3% say local governments didn't consult them on disaster plans.
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24% Bias Score
Israel's Wildfires: A Wake-Up Call for Nature Risk Management
Unusually hot and dry conditions fueled recent wildfires in Israel, highlighting the escalating risks in wildland-urban interfaces (WUIs) due to the lack of a comprehensive national risk management framework, causing property damage and straining emergency services; experts recommend adopting intern...
Israel's Wildfires: A Wake-Up Call for Nature Risk Management
Unusually hot and dry conditions fueled recent wildfires in Israel, highlighting the escalating risks in wildland-urban interfaces (WUIs) due to the lack of a comprehensive national risk management framework, causing property damage and straining emergency services; experts recommend adopting intern...
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32% Bias Score
Istanbul Earthquake Underscores Importance of Marmara Highway Ring Evacuation Plan
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Istanbul on April 23rd highlighted the critical role of the 947km Marmara Highway Ring, designed to evacuate the megacity during a major disaster; the network includes 237 bridges and viaducts, with key bridges like the Yavuz Sultan Selim and Osmangazi bridges pla...
Istanbul Earthquake Underscores Importance of Marmara Highway Ring Evacuation Plan
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Istanbul on April 23rd highlighted the critical role of the 947km Marmara Highway Ring, designed to evacuate the megacity during a major disaster; the network includes 237 bridges and viaducts, with key bridges like the Yavuz Sultan Selim and Osmangazi bridges pla...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Earthquake: 32 Injured, Preparedness Highlighted After 6.2 Magnitude Tremor
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake near Silivri, Turkey resulted in 32 injuries, all non-life threatening and mostly orthopedic, caused by panic-related incidents during or after the quake; no deaths or building collapses occurred, prompting renewed emphasis on disaster preparedness.
Turkey Earthquake: 32 Injured, Preparedness Highlighted After 6.2 Magnitude Tremor
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake near Silivri, Turkey resulted in 32 injuries, all non-life threatening and mostly orthopedic, caused by panic-related incidents during or after the quake; no deaths or building collapses occurred, prompting renewed emphasis on disaster preparedness.
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40% Bias Score
Istanbul Earthquake Heightens Fears of Major Seismic Event
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Istanbul on April 24, 2025, the strongest in over 25 years, increasing concerns about a larger, future earthquake despite causing no major damage; over one million buildings remain unsafe.
Istanbul Earthquake Heightens Fears of Major Seismic Event
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Istanbul on April 24, 2025, the strongest in over 25 years, increasing concerns about a larger, future earthquake despite causing no major damage; over one million buildings remain unsafe.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Recurring Communication Failures During Earthquakes
A recent earthquake in Turkey caused disruptions in mobile phone systems, leading to a reliance on internet messaging apps which also experienced issues. Despite this, the impact was limited, highlighting a pattern of inadequate communication infrastructure despite past similar incidents.
Turkey's Recurring Communication Failures During Earthquakes
A recent earthquake in Turkey caused disruptions in mobile phone systems, leading to a reliance on internet messaging apps which also experienced issues. Despite this, the impact was limited, highlighting a pattern of inadequate communication infrastructure despite past similar incidents.
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60% Bias Score
Spain, Portugal Power Outage Exposes Urgent Need for Disaster Preparedness
A massive power outage crippled Spain and Portugal for a day, impacting millions and highlighting the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness plans across all sectors, including immediate response strategies and long-term investments in resilient infrastructure.
Spain, Portugal Power Outage Exposes Urgent Need for Disaster Preparedness
A massive power outage crippled Spain and Portugal for a day, impacting millions and highlighting the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness plans across all sectors, including immediate response strategies and long-term investments in resilient infrastructure.
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36% Bias Score
Hawaii Imposes New Lodging Tax to Fund Environmental Protection
Hawaii lawmakers will increase the lodging tax by 0.75% starting January 1st, 2025, generating $100 million annually for environmental projects to address climate change and the damage caused by the 2023 Maui wildfire, impacting 10 million annual visitors and 1.4 million residents.
Hawaii Imposes New Lodging Tax to Fund Environmental Protection
Hawaii lawmakers will increase the lodging tax by 0.75% starting January 1st, 2025, generating $100 million annually for environmental projects to address climate change and the damage caused by the 2023 Maui wildfire, impacting 10 million annual visitors and 1.4 million residents.
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52% Bias Score
Sea of Marmara Earthquake Increases Risk of Major Istanbul Quake
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Sea of Marmara on April 23rd, prompting seismologist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür to warn of an increased likelihood of a major earthquake in Istanbul, potentially reaching 7.5 magnitude, due to stress transferred to the Adalar Fault.
Sea of Marmara Earthquake Increases Risk of Major Istanbul Quake
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Sea of Marmara on April 23rd, prompting seismologist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür to warn of an increased likelihood of a major earthquake in Istanbul, potentially reaching 7.5 magnitude, due to stress transferred to the Adalar Fault.
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40% Bias Score
Earthquake Survival: Position Trumps Preparedness Kit
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ferudun Çelikmen, founder of AKUT, highlights that body position during an earthquake is more crucial than an earthquake bag, as he has never rescued anyone who had one; a charged phone and water are more practical.
Earthquake Survival: Position Trumps Preparedness Kit
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ferudun Çelikmen, founder of AKUT, highlights that body position during an earthquake is more crucial than an earthquake bag, as he has never rescued anyone who had one; a charged phone and water are more practical.
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48% Bias Score
MHP Leader Calls for Urgent Action on Istanbul Earthquake Preparedness After 6.2 Magnitude Quake
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake in the Sea of Marmara on [Date], felt in Istanbul and surrounding cities, prompted MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli to call for urgent action on Istanbul's earthquake preparedness, emphasizing accelerated urban transformation and national unity to mitigate future risks, with only...
MHP Leader Calls for Urgent Action on Istanbul Earthquake Preparedness After 6.2 Magnitude Quake
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake in the Sea of Marmara on [Date], felt in Istanbul and surrounding cities, prompted MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli to call for urgent action on Istanbul's earthquake preparedness, emphasizing accelerated urban transformation and national unity to mitigate future risks, with only...
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52% Bias Score
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Istanbul, Injuring 236
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul and northwestern Turkey on Wednesday, injuring 236 people, mostly from panic, with no fatalities or significant damage reported; the epicenter was in the Sea of Marmara, 40km southwest of Istanbul, with the quake lasting 13 seconds and followed by over 100 ...
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Istanbul, Injuring 236
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul and northwestern Turkey on Wednesday, injuring 236 people, mostly from panic, with no fatalities or significant damage reported; the epicenter was in the Sea of Marmara, 40km southwest of Istanbul, with the quake lasting 13 seconds and followed by over 100 ...
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24% Bias Score
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