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Senate Confirms Fossil Fuel Executive as Energy Secretary
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as President Trump's energy secretary, marking a decisive shift toward prioritizing fossil fuel production and potentially hindering climate change mitigation efforts; the vote was 59-38, with eight Democrats supporting the nomination.
Senate Confirms Fossil Fuel Executive as Energy Secretary
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as President Trump's energy secretary, marking a decisive shift toward prioritizing fossil fuel production and potentially hindering climate change mitigation efforts; the vote was 59-38, with eight Democrats supporting the nomination.
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56% Bias Score
Belgian Coal Mine Repurposed as Solar Park Amidst EU's Renewable Energy Surge
The former Heusden-Zolder coal mine in Belgium has been transformed into a 25,000-panel solar park, reflecting Europe's broader shift toward renewable energy where solar power surpassed coal in the electricity mix for the first time in 2024, reaching 11 percent of the EU's energy production.
Belgian Coal Mine Repurposed as Solar Park Amidst EU's Renewable Energy Surge
The former Heusden-Zolder coal mine in Belgium has been transformed into a 25,000-panel solar park, reflecting Europe's broader shift toward renewable energy where solar power surpassed coal in the electricity mix for the first time in 2024, reaching 11 percent of the EU's energy production.
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40% Bias Score
U.S.-China Trade War Triggers Crude Oil Price Drop
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, escalating U.S.-China trade tensions caused crude oil prices to fall: WTI crude dropped 2.77% to $71.13 a barrel, while Brent crude fell 1.86% to $74.55. China imposed retaliatory tariffs, including a 10% levy on U.S. crude oil, while the U.S. delayed tariffs on Mexico and...
U.S.-China Trade War Triggers Crude Oil Price Drop
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, escalating U.S.-China trade tensions caused crude oil prices to fall: WTI crude dropped 2.77% to $71.13 a barrel, while Brent crude fell 1.86% to $74.55. China imposed retaliatory tariffs, including a 10% levy on U.S. crude oil, while the U.S. delayed tariffs on Mexico and...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Halts US Clean Energy Development
President Trump's administration has suspended all clean energy development on federal lands, reversed car pollution standards, and halted funding for community solar projects, while simultaneously expanding fossil fuel extraction; this prioritization of fossil fuels over renewables contradicts the ...
Trump Halts US Clean Energy Development
President Trump's administration has suspended all clean energy development on federal lands, reversed car pollution standards, and halted funding for community solar projects, while simultaneously expanding fossil fuel extraction; this prioritization of fossil fuels over renewables contradicts the ...
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56% Bias Score
Europe's First EU Taxonomy-Aligned Green Bond Signals Market Shift
On January 23rd, A2A issued Europe's first €500 million green bond fully compliant with the EU taxonomy, followed by Île-de-France Mobilités' €1 billion issuance, showcasing rapid adoption of the EU Green Bond Standard (EuGBS) aimed at combating greenwashing and improving transparency.
Europe's First EU Taxonomy-Aligned Green Bond Signals Market Shift
On January 23rd, A2A issued Europe's first €500 million green bond fully compliant with the EU taxonomy, followed by Île-de-France Mobilités' €1 billion issuance, showcasing rapid adoption of the EU Green Bond Standard (EuGBS) aimed at combating greenwashing and improving transparency.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Send Oil Prices Higher
President Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, effective February 4th, caused Brent crude futures to rise 2% to $77.22 and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures to increase 3% to $74.72, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions and higher gasoline prices.
Trump Tariffs Send Oil Prices Higher
President Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, effective February 4th, caused Brent crude futures to rise 2% to $77.22 and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures to increase 3% to $74.72, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions and higher gasoline prices.
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48% Bias Score
Soaring European Electricity Prices Expose Energy Market Vulnerabilities
European wholesale electricity prices soared this week, exceeding €150/MWh in several countries due to dwindling natural gas reserves and increased competition for LNG supplies, highlighting the vulnerability of the integrated energy market and prompting calls for greater energy independence.
Soaring European Electricity Prices Expose Energy Market Vulnerabilities
European wholesale electricity prices soared this week, exceeding €150/MWh in several countries due to dwindling natural gas reserves and increased competition for LNG supplies, highlighting the vulnerability of the integrated energy market and prompting calls for greater energy independence.
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32% Bias Score
Belgium Coal Mine Replaced by Solar Park: Reflecting EU's Renewable Energy Shift
The closure of Belgium's Houthalen-Zolder coal mine, the last in Benelux, has been replaced by a 5-megawatt solar park, symbolizing the EU's wider shift towards renewable energy where solar power surpassed coal in 2024, reaching 47% of the energy balance; however, 90% of solar panels are imported fr...
Belgium Coal Mine Replaced by Solar Park: Reflecting EU's Renewable Energy Shift
The closure of Belgium's Houthalen-Zolder coal mine, the last in Benelux, has been replaced by a 5-megawatt solar park, symbolizing the EU's wider shift towards renewable energy where solar power surpassed coal in 2024, reaching 47% of the energy balance; however, 90% of solar panels are imported fr...
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32% Bias Score
EU and Moldova Agree on €250 Million Energy Independence Plan
The EU and Moldova finalized a two-year, €250 million energy independence plan to end reliance on Russian energy, providing immediate aid to consumers and long-term investments in renewable energy, with additional funding for Transnistria's energy crisis contingent on human rights improvements.
EU and Moldova Agree on €250 Million Energy Independence Plan
The EU and Moldova finalized a two-year, €250 million energy independence plan to end reliance on Russian energy, providing immediate aid to consumers and long-term investments in renewable energy, with additional funding for Transnistria's energy crisis contingent on human rights improvements.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Mandates Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Facing Sustainability Challenges
Spain's aviation sector is implementing a mandatory 2% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) this year, increasing gradually to 70% by 2050, although challenges like raw material scarcity, import dependency, and the high cost of SAF remain.
Spain Mandates Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Facing Sustainability Challenges
Spain's aviation sector is implementing a mandatory 2% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) this year, increasing gradually to 70% by 2050, although challenges like raw material scarcity, import dependency, and the high cost of SAF remain.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Drone Attack Disrupts Southern Russia's Energy Facilities
On Monday, Ukraine launched a drone attack on southern Russia, targeting energy facilities in Volgograd and Astrakhan regions, causing fires at a major oil refinery and a gas processing plant, disrupting flights, and prompting Russia to claim that the attacks were acts of terrorism.
Ukraine Drone Attack Disrupts Southern Russia's Energy Facilities
On Monday, Ukraine launched a drone attack on southern Russia, targeting energy facilities in Volgograd and Astrakhan regions, causing fires at a major oil refinery and a gas processing plant, disrupting flights, and prompting Russia to claim that the attacks were acts of terrorism.
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48% Bias Score
Transnistria Restores Power and Heating After Month-Long Disruption
Transnistria restored electricity and heating to its residents on February 3 after a month-long interruption caused by suspended Russian gas transit via Ukraine, using increased production from the Moldovan Hydropower Plant and a 20 million euro EU gas supply; full gas restoration is expected by the...
Transnistria Restores Power and Heating After Month-Long Disruption
Transnistria restored electricity and heating to its residents on February 3 after a month-long interruption caused by suspended Russian gas transit via Ukraine, using increased production from the Moldovan Hydropower Plant and a 20 million euro EU gas supply; full gas restoration is expected by the...
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32% Bias Score
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