Tag #Environment

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UK Government Fails to Meet Environmental Targets, OEP Warns

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) reports that the UK government is failing to meet most of its legally binding environmental targets, with significant shortfalls in marine protection and biodiversity, highlighting a rapidly closing window for action.

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48% Bias Score

Life on Land
theguardian.com
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Downing Street Blocks Beaver Reintroduction Plan

Downing Street blocked a Natural England plan to reintroduce beavers to England, viewing it as a "Tory legacy", despite the plan's approval by the environment secretary and evidence of beavers' environmental benefits in flood mitigation and biodiversity.

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48% Bias Score

Life on Land
dw.com
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Russian Tanker Grounds in Baltic Sea, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns

The Eventin, a tanker carrying nearly 100,000 tons of Russian oil, ran aground near Germany's Ruegen island, raising environmental concerns and highlighting Russia's use of a shadow fleet to circumvent sanctions.

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64% Bias Score

Life Below Water
genova.repubblica.it
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Liguria's 2024 Air Quality: Improvements and Persistent Challenges

In 2024, Liguria's air quality showed improvement, but nitrogen dioxide exceeded annual limits at two Genoa locations, ozone exceeded thresholds at several monitoring stations, and New Year's Eve fireworks caused a brief PM10 spike.

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36% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
lexpress.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Widespread Microplastic Contamination Found in French Soils

A study of 33 soil samples across metropolitan France revealed microplastics in 76%, averaging 15 particles/kg dry soil; the source is unknown, but agricultural practices are suspected.

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28% Bias Score

Life on Land
repubblica.it
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Italy Reduces Offshore Drilling Distance, Streamlines Environmental Approvals

Italy's new environmental decree, passed December 10th, reduces the minimum distance for offshore oil and gas drilling from 12 to 9 nautical miles, streamlining environmental assessments for nationally strategic projects, despite opposition and conflicting court rulings.

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48% Bias Score

Climate Action
theguardian.com
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Widespread PFAS Contamination in UK Demands Urgent Remediation

A report by the Environment Agency identified over 10,000 high-risk PFAS contamination sites across the UK, primarily linked to firefighting foams, manufacturing plants, and wastewater treatment, with potential annual cleanup costs reaching billions of pounds.

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36% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
us.cnn.com
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Disabled Russian Oil Tanker Highlights Risks of Sanctions-Evading "Shadow Fleet

The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of oil from Russia, lost power in the Baltic Sea near Germany, prompting a rescue operation amid stormy conditions and highlighting Russia's use of its "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions.

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56% Bias Score

Climate Action
ru.euronews.com
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Air Pollution Causes 287,000 Premature Deaths in Europe

Air pollution caused 287,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2021, with the highest mortality rates in Central and Eastern Europe due to socioeconomic factors and domestic pollution sources; stricter EU air quality rules aim for a 55% reduction by 2030.

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Good Health and Well-being
es.euronews.com
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Conflicting 2025 Predictions: Hope, Fears, and the Path Forward

Several experts offered contrasting predictions for 2025, including the end of wars (Herrero), environmental improvements contingent on behavioral change (Piccard), potential catastrophes and a battle for truth (Neubauer), a shift towards genuine social connections (Doowy), and the end of whale hunt...

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
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£7m Waterfall Country Tourism Plan Approved Despite Local Concerns

Despite local opposition, a £7 million plan to upgrade Waterfall Country in Wales, addressing visitor pressures through new parking, shops, and tourist accommodation, was unanimously approved by Neath Port Talbot council, with work expected to start soon.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
torino.repubblica.it
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Piedmont's Uneven Progress Towards Sustainable Development: Asvis 2024 Report

The 2024 Asvis report assesses Piedmont's sustainable development, revealing improvements in education and health but significant challenges in poverty, land use, and cybersecurity; only 32% of objectives are currently achievable or nearing achievement, with projections suggesting only 21% will be a...

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being

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