Davos 2025: Private Jet Use Spikes Despite Sustainability Push
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos saw a 170% increase in private jet landings at Zurich airport on Monday compared to the weekly average, despite the WEF's promotion of sustainable travel options.
Davos 2025: Private Jet Use Spikes Despite Sustainability Push
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos saw a 170% increase in private jet landings at Zurich airport on Monday compared to the weekly average, despite the WEF's promotion of sustainable travel options.
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56% Bias Score
BVG to Test Vegetable Oil in Buses Before 2030 Emission-Free Goal
Berlin's BVG is testing used vegetable oil (HVO) in diesel buses to reduce emissions before its 2030 goal of a completely fossil-free fleet, primarily electric, but with some non-electric vehicles after 2030 to maintain resilience; currently 227 of 1500 buses are electric, rising to 500 by 2027.
BVG to Test Vegetable Oil in Buses Before 2030 Emission-Free Goal
Berlin's BVG is testing used vegetable oil (HVO) in diesel buses to reduce emissions before its 2030 goal of a completely fossil-free fleet, primarily electric, but with some non-electric vehicles after 2030 to maintain resilience; currently 227 of 1500 buses are electric, rising to 500 by 2027.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Meets National Climate Goal, Misses EU Target
Germany achieved its national 2023 climate goal by reducing CO2 emissions by 3 percent to 656 million tons, a historic low, primarily due to renewable energy expansion. However, it missed its EU target by 12 million tons due to shortfalls in buildings and transport, despite economic slowdown and mil...
Germany Meets National Climate Goal, Misses EU Target
Germany achieved its national 2023 climate goal by reducing CO2 emissions by 3 percent to 656 million tons, a historic low, primarily due to renewable energy expansion. However, it missed its EU target by 12 million tons due to shortfalls in buildings and transport, despite economic slowdown and mil...
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48% Bias Score
Canada's Oil and Gas Sector: Balancing Economic Needs with Emissions Reduction
Canada's oil and gas sector, contributing 5 percent to GDP but 31 percent of emissions, faces rising climate-related economic costs and stalled emissions reductions, necessitating regulations to ensure a clean energy future.
Canada's Oil and Gas Sector: Balancing Economic Needs with Emissions Reduction
Canada's oil and gas sector, contributing 5 percent to GDP but 31 percent of emissions, faces rising climate-related economic costs and stalled emissions reductions, necessitating regulations to ensure a clean energy future.
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28% Bias Score
Australia's Net-Zero Goal Faces Nuclear Energy Debate
Australia's plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 faces challenges from a proposed nuclear energy plan, which critics say would delay decarbonization, harm the economy, and increase reliance on coal, while a renewable energy approach is projected to lower power prices.
Australia's Net-Zero Goal Faces Nuclear Energy Debate
Australia's plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 faces challenges from a proposed nuclear energy plan, which critics say would delay decarbonization, harm the economy, and increase reliance on coal, while a renewable energy approach is projected to lower power prices.
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56% Bias Score
WA Approves 50-Year Extension for Woodside Gas Plant, Facing Federal Review
The WA government approved Woodside's plan to operate its North West Shelf gas plant for another 50 years, enabling the \$30 billion Browse gas project, despite projected 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions over its lifespan and facing significant environmental opposition.
WA Approves 50-Year Extension for Woodside Gas Plant, Facing Federal Review
The WA government approved Woodside's plan to operate its North West Shelf gas plant for another 50 years, enabling the \$30 billion Browse gas project, despite projected 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions over its lifespan and facing significant environmental opposition.
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64% Bias Score
California Stalls Diesel Emission Rules Amid Trump Administration Opposition
California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered trains and semi-trucks due to anticipated opposition from the incoming Trump administration, halting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by 2030 and 2036.
California Stalls Diesel Emission Rules Amid Trump Administration Opposition
California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered trains and semi-trucks due to anticipated opposition from the incoming Trump administration, halting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by 2030 and 2036.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Emissions Fall, but Sectoral Shortfalls Risk EU Penalties
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3 percent in 2024 to 656 million tons, a new record low, but missed national targets in transportation and buildings due to investment slowdown and lower sales of heat pumps and electric vehicles, potentially leading to significant financial penalties from ...
Germany's Emissions Fall, but Sectoral Shortfalls Risk EU Penalties
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3 percent in 2024 to 656 million tons, a new record low, but missed national targets in transportation and buildings due to investment slowdown and lower sales of heat pumps and electric vehicles, potentially leading to significant financial penalties from ...
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32% Bias Score
UK's 2034 Hybrid Car Sales Decision
The UK government is deciding whether to permit sales of non-plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2034, balancing environmental goals with the impact on the domestic auto industry, particularly Toyota's Burnaston plant.
UK's 2034 Hybrid Car Sales Decision
The UK government is deciding whether to permit sales of non-plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2034, balancing environmental goals with the impact on the domestic auto industry, particularly Toyota's Burnaston plant.
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48% Bias Score
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards, Defying Expected Legal Challenges
The EPA granted California waivers to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, starting with a 35% zero-emission vehicle quota for 2026 models, despite expected legal challenges from the incoming Trump administration.
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards, Defying Expected Legal Challenges
The EPA granted California waivers to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, starting with a 35% zero-emission vehicle quota for 2026 models, despite expected legal challenges from the incoming Trump administration.
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40% Bias Score
Coalition's Nuclear Plan to Increase Australian CO2 Emissions by 1.7 Billion Tonnes
Analysis shows Australia's Coalition party's nuclear-focused energy plan would generate 1.7 billion extra tonnes of CO2 by 2050 compared to Labor's renewable energy plan, primarily due to slower coal plant closures and less electrification, jeopardizing Australia's climate commitments.
Coalition's Nuclear Plan to Increase Australian CO2 Emissions by 1.7 Billion Tonnes
Analysis shows Australia's Coalition party's nuclear-focused energy plan would generate 1.7 billion extra tonnes of CO2 by 2050 compared to Labor's renewable energy plan, primarily due to slower coal plant closures and less electrification, jeopardizing Australia's climate commitments.
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52% Bias Score
Canada Sets Moderate 2035 Emissions Reduction Target Amidst Political Headwinds
Canada announces a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45-50% from 2005 levels by 2035, falling slightly below expert recommendations and facing political hurdles despite recent emission declines.
Canada Sets Moderate 2035 Emissions Reduction Target Amidst Political Headwinds
Canada announces a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45-50% from 2005 levels by 2035, falling slightly below expert recommendations and facing political hurdles despite recent emission declines.
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32% Bias Score