Heathrow Expansion Approved Despite Environmental Concerns
The UK government approved a third runway at Heathrow Airport, aiming to boost economic growth despite environmental concerns and opposition from London's mayor and some Labour MPs; the project's success depends on securing private finance and local government cooperation.
Heathrow Expansion Approved Despite Environmental Concerns
The UK government approved a third runway at Heathrow Airport, aiming to boost economic growth despite environmental concerns and opposition from London's mayor and some Labour MPs; the project's success depends on securing private finance and local government cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
Nepal Hikes Mount Everest Permit Fees by 36%
Nepal raised Mount Everest climbing permit fees by 36%, increasing the spring season cost to \$15,000, effective September, to boost tourism revenue and potentially improve safety and environmental protection on the mountain.
Nepal Hikes Mount Everest Permit Fees by 36%
Nepal raised Mount Everest climbing permit fees by 36%, increasing the spring season cost to \$15,000, effective September, to boost tourism revenue and potentially improve safety and environmental protection on the mountain.
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32% Bias Score
St Albans Greenbelt Development Plan Sparks Local Outrage
St Albans Council submitted a plan to build 15,000 homes on 800 hectares of greenbelt land by 2041, prompting outrage from residents concerned about infrastructure, flooding, and the council's £200 million debt.
St Albans Greenbelt Development Plan Sparks Local Outrage
St Albans Council submitted a plan to build 15,000 homes on 800 hectares of greenbelt land by 2041, prompting outrage from residents concerned about infrastructure, flooding, and the council's £200 million debt.
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64% Bias Score
Experts Predict a Complex 2025: Challenges and Opportunities
Six global experts offered their predictions for 2025 to Euronews, ranging from environmental concerns (Piccard, Neubauer) and social issues (Doowy, Herrero) to specific conflicts (Watson), reflecting a complex interplay of challenges and opportunities.
Experts Predict a Complex 2025: Challenges and Opportunities
Six global experts offered their predictions for 2025 to Euronews, ranging from environmental concerns (Piccard, Neubauer) and social issues (Doowy, Herrero) to specific conflicts (Watson), reflecting a complex interplay of challenges and opportunities.
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20% Bias Score
England's Controversial Incinerator Expansion Plan Faces Public Backlash
England is facing a backlash over plans to build 41 new waste incinerators, despite concerns that they are the UK's dirtiest form of power and will undermine efforts to achieve net zero emissions; 27 have already been given permits and some are under construction.
England's Controversial Incinerator Expansion Plan Faces Public Backlash
England is facing a backlash over plans to build 41 new waste incinerators, despite concerns that they are the UK's dirtiest form of power and will undermine efforts to achieve net zero emissions; 27 have already been given permits and some are under construction.
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60% Bias Score
Panama: No Immediate Environmental Risk from Copper Stockpile at Closed Mine
President Mulino announced that the over 100,000 metric tons of copper concentrate at Panama's closed Cobre Panama mine currently poses no environmental risk, despite previous concerns from environmentalists and First Quantum. A decision on the copper's export and the mine's future is expected in Ja...
Panama: No Immediate Environmental Risk from Copper Stockpile at Closed Mine
President Mulino announced that the over 100,000 metric tons of copper concentrate at Panama's closed Cobre Panama mine currently poses no environmental risk, despite previous concerns from environmentalists and First Quantum. A decision on the copper's export and the mine's future is expected in Ja...
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44% Bias Score
UK Unveils £78bn Growth Plan Amid Environmental and Regional Concerns
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a £78bn plan to boost economic growth, focusing on creating a tech hub between Oxford and Cambridge, expanding Heathrow, and improving infrastructure; however, this has raised concerns about environmental impacts and regional inequalities.
UK Unveils £78bn Growth Plan Amid Environmental and Regional Concerns
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a £78bn plan to boost economic growth, focusing on creating a tech hub between Oxford and Cambridge, expanding Heathrow, and improving infrastructure; however, this has raised concerns about environmental impacts and regional inequalities.
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48% Bias Score
Madrid's Formula 1 Circuit: €137 Million Contract Awarded Amidst Controversy
Five Spanish construction companies bid for the €137 million contract to build Madrid's temporary Formula 1 circuit, prompting concerns about financial viability and environmental impact, despite the project's aim to avoid repeating Valencia's costly mistakes.
Madrid's Formula 1 Circuit: €137 Million Contract Awarded Amidst Controversy
Five Spanish construction companies bid for the €137 million contract to build Madrid's temporary Formula 1 circuit, prompting concerns about financial viability and environmental impact, despite the project's aim to avoid repeating Valencia's costly mistakes.
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48% Bias Score
Putin Prioritizes Citizen Impact in 2025 Government Meeting
President Putin chaired a government meeting reviewing 2024 accomplishments and 2025 plans, emphasizing citizen impact. Key initiatives included housing improvements benefiting 2.5 million people, a new infrastructure project for 20 million more, a mining ban in energy-short regions, and efforts to ...
Putin Prioritizes Citizen Impact in 2025 Government Meeting
President Putin chaired a government meeting reviewing 2024 accomplishments and 2025 plans, emphasizing citizen impact. Key initiatives included housing improvements benefiting 2.5 million people, a new infrastructure project for 20 million more, a mining ban in energy-short regions, and efforts to ...
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32% Bias Score
Amulsar Gold Mine Faces Economic and Security Risks
Experts warn that Armenia's Amulsar gold mine project, located 15km from the Azerbaijani border, faces substantial economic and security risks, despite the government's partial ownership and Lydian Armenia's plans for autumn operation.
Amulsar Gold Mine Faces Economic and Security Risks
Experts warn that Armenia's Amulsar gold mine project, located 15km from the Azerbaijani border, faces substantial economic and security risks, despite the government's partial ownership and Lydian Armenia's plans for autumn operation.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Plastic Recycling Company Blue Cycle Declares Bankruptcy
Blue Cycle, a Heerenveen-based company that converted plastic waste into oil, declared bankruptcy due to higher-than-expected costs and delays, despite proving its technology and receiving €7 million from the provincial sustainability fund.
Dutch Plastic Recycling Company Blue Cycle Declares Bankruptcy
Blue Cycle, a Heerenveen-based company that converted plastic waste into oil, declared bankruptcy due to higher-than-expected costs and delays, despite proving its technology and receiving €7 million from the provincial sustainability fund.
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40% Bias Score
Esso Granted Lithium Exploration Permits in Lower Saxony
Esso received permits to explore lithium in five Lower Saxony districts (Aurich, Cloppenburg, Oldenburg, Rotenburg, Heidekreis) totaling 1,500 square kilometers, a move driven by Germany's aim for lithium independence and renewable energy expansion, but raising environmental concerns.
Esso Granted Lithium Exploration Permits in Lower Saxony
Esso received permits to explore lithium in five Lower Saxony districts (Aurich, Cloppenburg, Oldenburg, Rotenburg, Heidekreis) totaling 1,500 square kilometers, a move driven by Germany's aim for lithium independence and renewable energy expansion, but raising environmental concerns.
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44% Bias Score