NATO Deploys Ships to Baltic Sea Amidst Suspected Cable Sabotage
NATO deployed ten ships to the Baltic Sea until April to protect undersea cables after suspected sabotage attacks, including damage to the Estlink-2 power cable on Christmas Day, cutting electricity between Finland and Estonia, prompting investigations into Russia-linked ships and increased security...
NATO Deploys Ships to Baltic Sea Amidst Suspected Cable Sabotage
NATO deployed ten ships to the Baltic Sea until April to protect undersea cables after suspected sabotage attacks, including damage to the Estlink-2 power cable on Christmas Day, cutting electricity between Finland and Estonia, prompting investigations into Russia-linked ships and increased security...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Return to Power Threatens Spanish Renewable Energy Investments in US
Spanish renewable energy companies, including Opdenergy, Repsol, and Naturgy, express serious concerns about Donald Trump's return to the US presidency, fearing the rollback of climate-friendly policies and a potential negative impact on their multi-billion dollar investments in the US clean energy ...
Trump's Return to Power Threatens Spanish Renewable Energy Investments in US
Spanish renewable energy companies, including Opdenergy, Repsol, and Naturgy, express serious concerns about Donald Trump's return to the US presidency, fearing the rollback of climate-friendly policies and a potential negative impact on their multi-billion dollar investments in the US clean energy ...
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52% Bias Score
Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration Over Energy-Efficient Housing Standards
Utah and Texas, along with 11 other states and the National Association of Home Builders, sued the Biden administration over new energy-efficient housing standards, claiming they exceed federal authority and harm affordable housing, marking Texas AG Paxton's 103rd lawsuit against the administration.
Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration Over Energy-Efficient Housing Standards
Utah and Texas, along with 11 other states and the National Association of Home Builders, sued the Biden administration over new energy-efficient housing standards, claiming they exceed federal authority and harm affordable housing, marking Texas AG Paxton's 103rd lawsuit against the administration.
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64% Bias Score
Lithuania Boosts Security for Poland Power Link Ahead of Russia Grid Split
Lithuania is strengthening security around its electricity connection with Poland before its February 8th disconnection from the Soviet-era power system shared with Russia and Belarus, citing concerns about sabotage and geopolitical instability.
Lithuania Boosts Security for Poland Power Link Ahead of Russia Grid Split
Lithuania is strengthening security around its electricity connection with Poland before its February 8th disconnection from the Soviet-era power system shared with Russia and Belarus, citing concerns about sabotage and geopolitical instability.
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36% Bias Score
Crude Oil Prices Surge Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Strong Demand
Crude oil prices hit a high since October 14, reaching $77.32 per barrel for Brent and $74.61 for WTI, driven by supply concerns from Russia and Iran, increased US and European demand, and decreased US oil inventories.
Crude Oil Prices Surge Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Strong Demand
Crude oil prices hit a high since October 14, reaching $77.32 per barrel for Brent and $74.61 for WTI, driven by supply concerns from Russia and Iran, increased US and European demand, and decreased US oil inventories.
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44% Bias Score
China Prepares for Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel Rush
China expects a record 9 billion inter-regional trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush (Jan 14-Feb 22), with 80 percent being self-driving trips, prompting massive infrastructure upgrades and contingency plans for adverse weather.
China Prepares for Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel Rush
China expects a record 9 billion inter-regional trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush (Jan 14-Feb 22), with 80 percent being self-driving trips, prompting massive infrastructure upgrades and contingency plans for adverse weather.
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36% Bias Score
Greece, Egypt, Cyprus Strengthen Ties to Counter Turkey's Influence
The leaders of Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus agreed on closer coordination to counter Turkey's influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, promoting energy cooperation (including the GRETE project), and addressing migration challenges, while emphasizing international law in maritime zones.
Greece, Egypt, Cyprus Strengthen Ties to Counter Turkey's Influence
The leaders of Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus agreed on closer coordination to counter Turkey's influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, promoting energy cooperation (including the GRETE project), and addressing migration challenges, while emphasizing international law in maritime zones.
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44% Bias Score
Alaska Sues Biden Administration Over ANWR Oil Lease Restrictions
Alaska sued the Biden administration for violating a 2017 law requiring at least two oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) by December 2024 by limiting a lease sale to 400,000 acres, claiming that the restrictions make development economically and practically impossib...
Alaska Sues Biden Administration Over ANWR Oil Lease Restrictions
Alaska sued the Biden administration for violating a 2017 law requiring at least two oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) by December 2024 by limiting a lease sale to 400,000 acres, claiming that the restrictions make development economically and practically impossib...
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Climate Goals Threatened by Energy Shortages
Germany's energy industry warns that the nation's climate neutrality goals by 2045 are threatened by insufficient affordable electricity, hydrogen, and CCS technology, urging for a diversified energy approach including green gas and LNG terminals.
Germany's Climate Goals Threatened by Energy Shortages
Germany's energy industry warns that the nation's climate neutrality goals by 2045 are threatened by insufficient affordable electricity, hydrogen, and CCS technology, urging for a diversified energy approach including green gas and LNG terminals.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 3% in 2024, but Pace Slows
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell 3% in 2024 to 656 million tons, a record low, driven mainly by a surge in renewable energy sources that comprised 55% of electricity consumption and 62.7% of production; however, the pace of reduction slowed, and some sectors failed to meet targets.
Germany's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 3% in 2024, but Pace Slows
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell 3% in 2024 to 656 million tons, a record low, driven mainly by a surge in renewable energy sources that comprised 55% of electricity consumption and 62.7% of production; however, the pace of reduction slowed, and some sectors failed to meet targets.
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36% Bias Score
Transnistria Energy Crisis: Russia Cuts Gas, Exacerbating Political Instability
Transnistria, a Russian-backed separatist region in Moldova, faces severe power outages due to a Russian gas supply cut-off, impacting daily life and industry, escalating a political crisis ahead of Moldova's 2025 parliamentary elections.
Transnistria Energy Crisis: Russia Cuts Gas, Exacerbating Political Instability
Transnistria, a Russian-backed separatist region in Moldova, faces severe power outages due to a Russian gas supply cut-off, impacting daily life and industry, escalating a political crisis ahead of Moldova's 2025 parliamentary elections.
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44% Bias Score
China's Lithium Discovery Reshapes Global Landscape
China's lithium reserves increased to 16.5 percent globally (second place), thanks to a nationwide exploration effort yielding over 30 million metric tons of new lithium ore, significantly boosting its new energy vehicle sector and reducing import reliance.
China's Lithium Discovery Reshapes Global Landscape
China's lithium reserves increased to 16.5 percent globally (second place), thanks to a nationwide exploration effort yielding over 30 million metric tons of new lithium ore, significantly boosting its new energy vehicle sector and reducing import reliance.
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36% Bias Score