Gazprom Halts Gas to Moldova, Sparking Fears of Widespread Outages
Russia's Gazprom will halt gas supplies to Moldova on January 1st, 2024, over a disputed $709 million debt, potentially causing widespread power outages and a humanitarian crisis in the separatist region of Transnistria, impacting 2.5 million people and influencing Moldova's 2025 elections.
Gazprom Halts Gas to Moldova, Sparking Fears of Widespread Outages
Russia's Gazprom will halt gas supplies to Moldova on January 1st, 2024, over a disputed $709 million debt, potentially causing widespread power outages and a humanitarian crisis in the separatist region of Transnistria, impacting 2.5 million people and influencing Moldova's 2025 elections.
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52% Bias Score
Zero Requests for Russian Gas Transit Through Ukraine on January 1st
On January 1st, 2025, all requests for Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe dropped to zero, following statements by both Russia and Ukraine that the agreement would not be renewed, potentially resulting in significantly higher energy prices and geopolitical instability.
Zero Requests for Russian Gas Transit Through Ukraine on January 1st
On January 1st, 2025, all requests for Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe dropped to zero, following statements by both Russia and Ukraine that the agreement would not be renewed, potentially resulting in significantly higher energy prices and geopolitical instability.
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56% Bias Score
Russia-Ukraine Gas Transit Contract Ends, Causing Billions in Lost Revenue
Russia's gas transit contract through Ukraine to Europe ends January 1, 2024, costing Russia $5 billion and Ukraine $800 million annually in lost revenue; the EU has secured alternative supplies, but higher energy costs persist.
Russia-Ukraine Gas Transit Contract Ends, Causing Billions in Lost Revenue
Russia's gas transit contract through Ukraine to Europe ends January 1, 2024, costing Russia $5 billion and Ukraine $800 million annually in lost revenue; the EU has secured alternative supplies, but higher energy costs persist.
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36% Bias Score
Gazprom Halts Ukraine Gas Transit, Impacting European Energy Markets
Gazprom reduced its gas transit through Ukraine to Europe on December 31, 2023, to 37.2 million cubic meters, down from 42.4 million the previous day, ending a five-year contract and potentially impacting European energy markets, with Moldova facing the most significant consequences.
Gazprom Halts Ukraine Gas Transit, Impacting European Energy Markets
Gazprom reduced its gas transit through Ukraine to Europe on December 31, 2023, to 37.2 million cubic meters, down from 42.4 million the previous day, ending a five-year contract and potentially impacting European energy markets, with Moldova facing the most significant consequences.
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40% Bias Score
New Columbia River Treaty Awaits Finalization
A new agreement-in-principle for the Columbia River Treaty, aiming to replace a 60-year-old pact, is set to be finalized by January 20th, offering updated terms addressing past environmental damage, incorporating Indigenous participation, and securing the river's future, though it involves substanti...
New Columbia River Treaty Awaits Finalization
A new agreement-in-principle for the Columbia River Treaty, aiming to replace a 60-year-old pact, is set to be finalized by January 20th, offering updated terms addressing past environmental damage, incorporating Indigenous participation, and securing the river's future, though it involves substanti...
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32% Bias Score
Inner Mongolia's Renewables Surpass Coal Power
Inner Mongolia's installed wind and solar capacity (120 million kW) has surpassed its thermal power capacity (117 million kW) one year ahead of schedule, reducing coal use by 84 million tons and CO2 emissions by over 220 million tons annually, showcasing China's rapid green energy transition.
Inner Mongolia's Renewables Surpass Coal Power
Inner Mongolia's installed wind and solar capacity (120 million kW) has surpassed its thermal power capacity (117 million kW) one year ahead of schedule, reducing coal use by 84 million tons and CO2 emissions by over 220 million tons annually, showcasing China's rapid green energy transition.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, EU Prepared
Ukraine ended Russian gas transit on January 1st, impacting Slovakia and Moldova, while the EU stated preparedness for this scenario and Germany reaffirmed support for Ukraine; Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners, and attacks occurred in Lgow, Sewastopol, and Smolensk.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, EU Prepared
Ukraine ended Russian gas transit on January 1st, impacting Slovakia and Moldova, while the EU stated preparedness for this scenario and Germany reaffirmed support for Ukraine; Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners, and attacks occurred in Lgow, Sewastopol, and Smolensk.
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36% Bias Score
Chongqing Airport Cuts Carbon Emissions with Green Initiatives
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in China reduced its carbon emissions by 9,826 tonnes in 2022 and 2,974 tonnes in 2023 through green initiatives, including intelligent lighting, new energy vehicles (over 22 percent of ground vehicles by end of 2023), and a planned photovoltaic power generat...
Chongqing Airport Cuts Carbon Emissions with Green Initiatives
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in China reduced its carbon emissions by 9,826 tonnes in 2022 and 2,974 tonnes in 2023 through green initiatives, including intelligent lighting, new energy vehicles (over 22 percent of ground vehicles by end of 2023), and a planned photovoltaic power generat...
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44% Bias Score
Suspected Russian Oil Tanker Linked to Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish police suspect the oil tanker Eagle S, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, caused damage to the Estlink 2 undersea power cable on Christmas Day, based on hull damage consistent with anchor damage and extensive seabed drag marks.
Suspected Russian Oil Tanker Linked to Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish police suspect the oil tanker Eagle S, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, caused damage to the Estlink 2 undersea power cable on Christmas Day, based on hull damage consistent with anchor damage and extensive seabed drag marks.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit; EU Says Prepared
Ukraine is ending Russian gas transit starting January 1st, 2024, prompting concerns in Slovakia and Moldova, but the EU says it is prepared with alternative supply routes and increased LNG capacity.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit; EU Says Prepared
Ukraine is ending Russian gas transit starting January 1st, 2024, prompting concerns in Slovakia and Moldova, but the EU says it is prepared with alternative supply routes and increased LNG capacity.
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44% Bias Score
Inner Mongolia's Renewable Energy Capacity Surpasses Thermal Power
Inner Mongolia's installed new energy capacity (wind and solar) has surpassed 120 million kilowatts, exceeding its thermal power capacity for the first time, one year ahead of schedule, generating 270 billion kw hours annually and significantly reducing carbon emissions.
Inner Mongolia's Renewable Energy Capacity Surpasses Thermal Power
Inner Mongolia's installed new energy capacity (wind and solar) has surpassed 120 million kilowatts, exceeding its thermal power capacity for the first time, one year ahead of schedule, generating 270 billion kw hours annually and significantly reducing carbon emissions.
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40% Bias Score
RWE's Coal Phase-Out Hinges on 2025 Gas Plant Bids
RWE's planned 2030 coal phase-out is contingent upon securing bids for new gas power plants in 2025; otherwise, lignite plants will remain operational, delaying Germany's energy transition. CEO Markus Krebber advocates for increased gas power plant capacity and market-driven fuel mixes, criticizing ...
RWE's Coal Phase-Out Hinges on 2025 Gas Plant Bids
RWE's planned 2030 coal phase-out is contingent upon securing bids for new gas power plants in 2025; otherwise, lignite plants will remain operational, delaying Germany's energy transition. CEO Markus Krebber advocates for increased gas power plant capacity and market-driven fuel mixes, criticizing ...
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56% Bias Score