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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
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
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
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
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