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EU Report: 112 Million Exposed to Hazardous Traffic Noise Levels
A new report by the European Environment Agency reveals that nearly 112 million people in the EU are exposed to dangerously high traffic noise levels, leading to significant long-term health problems, with road traffic being the primary source.
EU Report: 112 Million Exposed to Hazardous Traffic Noise Levels
A new report by the European Environment Agency reveals that nearly 112 million people in the EU are exposed to dangerously high traffic noise levels, leading to significant long-term health problems, with road traffic being the primary source.
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8% Bias Score
Europe's E-waste Problem: Low Recycling Rates and Health Risks
A Eurostat study reveals that 51% of Europeans store old phones at home, with only 11% recycling them; high percentages of e-waste end up in general waste in Balkan countries, posing health risks due to toxins like lead and mercury.
Europe's E-waste Problem: Low Recycling Rates and Health Risks
A Eurostat study reveals that 51% of Europeans store old phones at home, with only 11% recycling them; high percentages of e-waste end up in general waste in Balkan countries, posing health risks due to toxins like lead and mercury.
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24% Bias Score
Madrid Issues Health Warning Due to Poor Air Quality
Due to high levels of particulate matter exceeding recommended values, Madrid's emergency services warned vulnerable populations on Monday to avoid outdoor activities, citing potential health risks such as respiratory and cardiovascular problems, particularly for children under six, the elderly, pre...
Madrid Issues Health Warning Due to Poor Air Quality
Due to high levels of particulate matter exceeding recommended values, Madrid's emergency services warned vulnerable populations on Monday to avoid outdoor activities, citing potential health risks such as respiratory and cardiovascular problems, particularly for children under six, the elderly, pre...
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36% Bias Score
Noise Pollution: Health Crisis and Environmental Threat
Chris Berdik's "Clamor" details how noise pollution causes 48,000 new heart disease cases and 12,000 premature deaths annually in Europe, impacts 100 million Americans, disrupts wildlife habitats (e.g., Rattlesnake Canyon), and affects work environments due to open-plan offices and noisy urban space...
Noise Pollution: Health Crisis and Environmental Threat
Chris Berdik's "Clamor" details how noise pollution causes 48,000 new heart disease cases and 12,000 premature deaths annually in Europe, impacts 100 million Americans, disrupts wildlife habitats (e.g., Rattlesnake Canyon), and affects work environments due to open-plan offices and noisy urban space...
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28% Bias Score
Chemical Pollution: A Growing Threat Comparable to Climate Change
A report reveals chemical pollution as a major threat to human and environmental health, comparable to climate change, highlighting insufficient testing of tens of thousands of synthetic chemicals in widespread use and their links to various health problems, urging increased research and consumer de...
Chemical Pollution: A Growing Threat Comparable to Climate Change
A report reveals chemical pollution as a major threat to human and environmental health, comparable to climate change, highlighting insufficient testing of tens of thousands of synthetic chemicals in widespread use and their links to various health problems, urging increased research and consumer de...
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28% Bias Score
Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Restart in Geneva
The UN's Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) reconvenes in Geneva for two weeks to finalize a global plastics treaty after negotiations stalled last year due to industry lobbying and lack of ambition from some countries.
Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Restart in Geneva
The UN's Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) reconvenes in Geneva for two weeks to finalize a global plastics treaty after negotiations stalled last year due to industry lobbying and lack of ambition from some countries.
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40% Bias Score
Air Pollution Accelerates Cognitive Decline and Causes Brain Atrophy
A study published in 'The Lancet Healthy Longevity' found that long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter in middle age (45-64) correlates with slower mental processing, impaired memory, and brain structural changes (reduced hippocampal volume, enlarged ventricles) in older adults...
Air Pollution Accelerates Cognitive Decline and Causes Brain Atrophy
A study published in 'The Lancet Healthy Longevity' found that long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter in middle age (45-64) correlates with slower mental processing, impaired memory, and brain structural changes (reduced hippocampal volume, enlarged ventricles) in older adults...
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16% Bias Score
Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Health Impacts and International Stalemate
The world faces a growing plastic pollution crisis, with 75% of 9.2 billion tons of produced plastic becoming waste; microplastics cause health issues, while international efforts to curb plastic production face setbacks from oil-producing nations.
Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Health Impacts and International Stalemate
The world faces a growing plastic pollution crisis, with 75% of 9.2 billion tons of produced plastic becoming waste; microplastics cause health issues, while international efforts to curb plastic production face setbacks from oil-producing nations.
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48% Bias Score
Madrid Issues Air Quality Alert Due to Saharan Dust"
Madrid issued a health alert due to Saharan dust increasing air pollution, advising vulnerable groups to limit outdoor time and exercise, with no specified duration.
Madrid Issues Air Quality Alert Due to Saharan Dust"
Madrid issued a health alert due to Saharan dust increasing air pollution, advising vulnerable groups to limit outdoor time and exercise, with no specified duration.
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32% Bias Score
Microplastics Found in Human Testicles: A Wake-Up Call for Plastic Pollution Control
A study published in the Lancet found microplastics in every human testicle examined, alongside similar findings in dogs, raising concerns about fertility and inflammation; this discovery underscores the urgent need for effective plastic pollution control.
Microplastics Found in Human Testicles: A Wake-Up Call for Plastic Pollution Control
A study published in the Lancet found microplastics in every human testicle examined, alongside similar findings in dogs, raising concerns about fertility and inflammation; this discovery underscores the urgent need for effective plastic pollution control.
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72% Bias Score
Lancet Study Links Plastic Pollution to 190,000 Premature Deaths, Urges Global Action
A Lancet study reveals significant health risks from plastic exposure, linking plastic production to 190,000 premature deaths in 2015 and detailing harms ranging from reproductive issues to cancer. The study calls for global action to curb plastic production and regulate chemicals.
Lancet Study Links Plastic Pollution to 190,000 Premature Deaths, Urges Global Action
A Lancet study reveals significant health risks from plastic exposure, linking plastic production to 190,000 premature deaths in 2015 and detailing harms ranging from reproductive issues to cancer. The study calls for global action to curb plastic production and regulate chemicals.
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48% Bias Score
US, Mexico to Fund Tijuana River Wastewater Treatment
The US and Mexico agreed to fund and accelerate Tijuana River wastewater treatment projects by 2027, addressing health concerns stemming from contamination affecting tens of thousands and improving the safety of nearby beaches used by the Navy SEALs; the agreement allocates $67 million to upgrade th...
US, Mexico to Fund Tijuana River Wastewater Treatment
The US and Mexico agreed to fund and accelerate Tijuana River wastewater treatment projects by 2027, addressing health concerns stemming from contamination affecting tens of thousands and improving the safety of nearby beaches used by the Navy SEALs; the agreement allocates $67 million to upgrade th...
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44% Bias Score
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