UK Climate Advisers Recommend Meat Reduction and Policy Changes for Net-Zero Target
The UK's Climate Change Committee recommends reducing weekly meat consumption by 260g per person, alongside government action on energy, transport, and industry emissions, to meet the 2050 net-zero target, a plan supported by public polling, with projected long-term cost savings.
UK Climate Advisers Recommend Meat Reduction and Policy Changes for Net-Zero Target
The UK's Climate Change Committee recommends reducing weekly meat consumption by 260g per person, alongside government action on energy, transport, and industry emissions, to meet the 2050 net-zero target, a plan supported by public polling, with projected long-term cost savings.
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36% Bias Score
Damp Wood Burning Increases Particulate Matter in German Households
Burning damp or unsuitable wood in German households leads to increased particulate matter emissions, impacting air quality and health. Julia Bothur of the German Chimney Sweepers Association advises using dry, untreated wood and following manufacturer instructions for optimal combustion. Older stov...
Damp Wood Burning Increases Particulate Matter in German Households
Burning damp or unsuitable wood in German households leads to increased particulate matter emissions, impacting air quality and health. Julia Bothur of the German Chimney Sweepers Association advises using dry, untreated wood and following manufacturer instructions for optimal combustion. Older stov...
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16% Bias Score
Aviation Industry Dominates UN Climate Talks, Hindering Emissions Reduction
An analysis reveals a tenfold imbalance favoring aviation industry delegates over environmental groups at the UN's 2022 CAEP conference, alongside industry sponsorship of related ICAO events, prompting accusations of industry capture and hindering climate action due to limited transparency and non-d...
Aviation Industry Dominates UN Climate Talks, Hindering Emissions Reduction
An analysis reveals a tenfold imbalance favoring aviation industry delegates over environmental groups at the UN's 2022 CAEP conference, alongside industry sponsorship of related ICAO events, prompting accusations of industry capture and hindering climate action due to limited transparency and non-d...
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40% Bias Score
SUV and Truck Sales Offset Emission Reductions in Canada
A Canadian study reveals that the increasing popularity of SUVs and trucks, accounting for 70 percent of new vehicle sales in 2022, is significantly hindering emission reduction efforts despite improvements in fuel efficiency and electric vehicle sales; this surge in larger vehicles, coupled with lo...
SUV and Truck Sales Offset Emission Reductions in Canada
A Canadian study reveals that the increasing popularity of SUVs and trucks, accounting for 70 percent of new vehicle sales in 2022, is significantly hindering emission reduction efforts despite improvements in fuel efficiency and electric vehicle sales; this surge in larger vehicles, coupled with lo...
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52% Bias Score
EU Maritime Sector Must Increase Sustainability Efforts
A new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) reveals that while the European maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability, more efforts are needed to achieve EU climate and environmental goals; the sector currently cont...
EU Maritime Sector Must Increase Sustainability Efforts
A new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) reveals that while the European maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability, more efforts are needed to achieve EU climate and environmental goals; the sector currently cont...
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28% 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
UK Climate Plan: Lifestyle Changes and Net-Zero Targets by 2040
The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) advises significant lifestyle changes by 2040 to reach net-zero emissions, including reduced meat consumption, electric vehicle adoption, electric heat pumps, and increased renewable energy use, potentially creating numerous green jobs but also requiring gover...
UK Climate Plan: Lifestyle Changes and Net-Zero Targets by 2040
The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) advises significant lifestyle changes by 2040 to reach net-zero emissions, including reduced meat consumption, electric vehicle adoption, electric heat pumps, and increased renewable energy use, potentially creating numerous green jobs but also requiring gover...
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36% Bias Score
China's Coal Power Expansion Undermines Climate Goals
China started construction on 94.5 gigawatts of new coal power plants in 2024, the most since 2015, raising concerns about its climate goals, despite significant growth in solar and wind energy. This comes after a surge in government approvals for coal plants in 2022 and 2023, and despite proposals ...
China's Coal Power Expansion Undermines Climate Goals
China started construction on 94.5 gigawatts of new coal power plants in 2024, the most since 2015, raising concerns about its climate goals, despite significant growth in solar and wind energy. This comes after a surge in government approvals for coal plants in 2022 and 2023, and despite proposals ...
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36% Bias Score
China's Coal Plant Surge Undermines Climate Goals
In 2024, China started building 94.5 gigawatts of new coal power plants, the most since 2015, jeopardizing its climate goals and potentially displacing renewable energy sources, despite a decrease in new project proposals compared to previous years.
China's Coal Plant Surge Undermines Climate Goals
In 2024, China started building 94.5 gigawatts of new coal power plants, the most since 2015, jeopardizing its climate goals and potentially displacing renewable energy sources, despite a decrease in new project proposals compared to previous years.
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48% Bias Score
Few Countries Submit Updated Climate Targets by Deadline
By today's deadline, few of roughly 200 countries submitted updated, more ambitious climate targets, including the EU, China, India, and Australia; the US will abandon its previous target under Trump; the UN suggests a later submission deadline.
Few Countries Submit Updated Climate Targets by Deadline
By today's deadline, few of roughly 200 countries submitted updated, more ambitious climate targets, including the EU, China, India, and Australia; the US will abandon its previous target under Trump; the UN suggests a later submission deadline.
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40% Bias Score
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