Showing 61 to 72 of 435 results
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: A New Study Reveals Unknown Health Risks
A study published in Nature Medicine found microplastics in all 52 human brain samples analyzed, with a 50% higher concentration in 2024 samples than in 2016 samples; higher concentrations were found in the brains of individuals with dementia; further research is needed to determine the health impac...
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: A New Study Reveals Unknown Health Risks
A study published in Nature Medicine found microplastics in all 52 human brain samples analyzed, with a 50% higher concentration in 2024 samples than in 2016 samples; higher concentrations were found in the brains of individuals with dementia; further research is needed to determine the health impac...
Progress
24% Bias Score
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Study Reveals Significant Levels
A University of New Mexico study published in Nature found microplastics, primarily polyethylene, in human brains, with levels significantly higher in individuals who died in 2024 and those with dementia. The researchers detected approximately 5000 micrograms of plastic per gram of brain tissue, equ...
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Study Reveals Significant Levels
A University of New Mexico study published in Nature found microplastics, primarily polyethylene, in human brains, with levels significantly higher in individuals who died in 2024 and those with dementia. The researchers detected approximately 5000 micrograms of plastic per gram of brain tissue, equ...
Progress
36% Bias Score
High PFAS Levels Found in German Sea Foam
Greenpeace found dangerously high levels of PFAS, so-called 'forever chemicals', in sea foam on nine German beaches in November and January; concentrations were between 290 and 3777 times above the Danish limit for bathing water.
High PFAS Levels Found in German Sea Foam
Greenpeace found dangerously high levels of PFAS, so-called 'forever chemicals', in sea foam on nine German beaches in November and January; concentrations were between 290 and 3777 times above the Danish limit for bathing water.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Explosives Found in Sydney: Potential Antisemitic Attack
Authorities in Sydney are investigating a caravan containing explosives, potentially intended for an antisemitic attack; over 100 counter-terrorism police are involved, and Jewish groups have condemned the incident as the most severe threat to their community.
Explosives Found in Sydney: Potential Antisemitic Attack
Authorities in Sydney are investigating a caravan containing explosives, potentially intended for an antisemitic attack; over 100 counter-terrorism police are involved, and Jewish groups have condemned the incident as the most severe threat to their community.
Progress
32% Bias Score
UK-EU Clash Looms Over Northern Ireland Carbon Tax
Energy UK warns that differing approaches to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) between the UK and EU could create a major trade conflict in Northern Ireland due to its post-Brexit trading arrangements under the Windsor Framework, potentially leading to retaliatory tariffs unless the two ...
UK-EU Clash Looms Over Northern Ireland Carbon Tax
Energy UK warns that differing approaches to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) between the UK and EU could create a major trade conflict in Northern Ireland due to its post-Brexit trading arrangements under the Windsor Framework, potentially leading to retaliatory tariffs unless the two ...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Dutch Court Orders Immediate Action on Nitrogen Emissions
A Dutch court ordered the government to immediately reduce nitrogen emissions, prioritizing vulnerable nature areas, and imposed a €10 million penalty for non-compliance by 2030; Greenpeace celebrated, while farmers' organizations expressed concern and called for an appeal.
Dutch Court Orders Immediate Action on Nitrogen Emissions
A Dutch court ordered the government to immediately reduce nitrogen emissions, prioritizing vulnerable nature areas, and imposed a €10 million penalty for non-compliance by 2030; Greenpeace celebrated, while farmers' organizations expressed concern and called for an appeal.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Approves Reduced Noise Reduction at Schiphol Airport
The Dutch Parliament approved a government plan to reduce Schiphol Airport's noise pollution by 15 percent, disappointing residents who sought a more substantial decrease; the government plans to eventually reduce noise by 20 percent but emphasized avoiding rapid cuts to protect the aviation industr...
Dutch Parliament Approves Reduced Noise Reduction at Schiphol Airport
The Dutch Parliament approved a government plan to reduce Schiphol Airport's noise pollution by 15 percent, disappointing residents who sought a more substantial decrease; the government plans to eventually reduce noise by 20 percent but emphasized avoiding rapid cuts to protect the aviation industr...
Progress
48% Bias Score
German Sea Foam Heavily Contaminated with PFAS
Greenpeace found PFAS levels in German coastal sea foam 290 to 3777 times above the Danish bathing water limit, exceeding upcoming German drinking water standards; the chemical industry opposes regulation despite available alternatives.
German Sea Foam Heavily Contaminated with PFAS
Greenpeace found PFAS levels in German coastal sea foam 290 to 3777 times above the Danish bathing water limit, exceeding upcoming German drinking water standards; the chemical industry opposes regulation despite available alternatives.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Peat-Free Potting Soil: Environmental Benefits and Gardening Adjustments
German gardeners are encouraged to switch to peat-free potting soil to reduce carbon emissions from peat extraction, a non-renewable and significant CO2 source; however, peat-free soil requires more frequent watering and fertilization.
Peat-Free Potting Soil: Environmental Benefits and Gardening Adjustments
German gardeners are encouraged to switch to peat-free potting soil to reduce carbon emissions from peat extraction, a non-renewable and significant CO2 source; however, peat-free soil requires more frequent watering and fertilization.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Weighs Reversal of New York City Congestion Pricing
The Trump administration is considering ending New York City's congestion pricing program, which imposes a $9 toll on vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street to improve public transit and reduce congestion, despite its recent implementation and reported success.
Trump Administration Weighs Reversal of New York City Congestion Pricing
The Trump administration is considering ending New York City's congestion pricing program, which imposes a $9 toll on vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street to improve public transit and reduce congestion, despite its recent implementation and reported success.
Progress
44% Bias Score
UK Bans Bee-Killing Pesticide Cruiser SB
The UK government banned the emergency use of the bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticide Cruiser SB, reversing years of approval despite warnings about its severe impact on bee populations and aligning with a broader commitment to protect pollinators and transition to sustainable agriculture.
UK Bans Bee-Killing Pesticide Cruiser SB
The UK government banned the emergency use of the bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticide Cruiser SB, reversing years of approval despite warnings about its severe impact on bee populations and aligning with a broader commitment to protect pollinators and transition to sustainable agriculture.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Dutch Court Rules on Greenpeace's Nitrogen Lawsuit
A Dutch court ruled today on Greenpeace's lawsuit challenging the government's insufficient nitrogen policy, demanding concrete actions impacting agriculture and industry, potentially setting a precedent similar to the Urgenda climate case.
Dutch Court Rules on Greenpeace's Nitrogen Lawsuit
A Dutch court ruled today on Greenpeace's lawsuit challenging the government's insufficient nitrogen policy, demanding concrete actions impacting agriculture and industry, potentially setting a precedent similar to the Urgenda climate case.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Showing 61 to 72 of 435 results