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New Jersey Flood Plan Revised: $7.6 Billion Focus on Home Elevations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its New Jersey back bay flood protection plan, reducing the cost from $16 billion to $7.6 billion by eliminating storm gates and focusing on elevating 6,421 homes, hardening 279 critical facilities, and restoring 217 acres of salt marshes.
New Jersey Flood Plan Revised: $7.6 Billion Focus on Home Elevations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its New Jersey back bay flood protection plan, reducing the cost from $16 billion to $7.6 billion by eliminating storm gates and focusing on elevating 6,421 homes, hardening 279 critical facilities, and restoring 217 acres of salt marshes.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Plastic Production: A Leading Contributor to Global Pollution
The U.S. leads the world in plastic production, generating 42 million metric tons in 2016, contributing to global plastic pollution and the increasing problem of microplastics, calling for a significant reduction in single-use plastics.
U.S. Plastic Production: A Leading Contributor to Global Pollution
The U.S. leads the world in plastic production, generating 42 million metric tons in 2016, contributing to global plastic pollution and the increasing problem of microplastics, calling for a significant reduction in single-use plastics.
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36% Bias Score
Big Puff" Vapes Threaten UK's Efforts to Curb E-Waste
The UK is facing a rapid increase in the use of "big puff" vapes, which contain up to 6,000 puffs, are significantly cheaper than standard vapes and are especially popular among teenagers, despite an upcoming ban on disposable vapes. This, coupled with insufficient recycling infrastructure, raises m...
Big Puff" Vapes Threaten UK's Efforts to Curb E-Waste
The UK is facing a rapid increase in the use of "big puff" vapes, which contain up to 6,000 puffs, are significantly cheaper than standard vapes and are especially popular among teenagers, despite an upcoming ban on disposable vapes. This, coupled with insufficient recycling infrastructure, raises m...
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44% Bias Score
Wisconsin Tribe Sues to Block Enbridge Pipeline Reroute
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, joined by environmental groups, filed a lawsuit and petitions to block Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline reroute in northern Wisconsin, arguing that the state's environmental review was inadequate and that the project would cause undue harm to the environment. ...
Wisconsin Tribe Sues to Block Enbridge Pipeline Reroute
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, joined by environmental groups, filed a lawsuit and petitions to block Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline reroute in northern Wisconsin, arguing that the state's environmental review was inadequate and that the project would cause undue harm to the environment. ...
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36% Bias Score
Zinnwald Lithium Project Awaits German Regulatory Approval
The Zinnwald Lithium GmbH project in Saxony, Germany, is awaiting regulatory approval for its mining plan, which includes environmental impact assessment and public participation, with an uncertain timeline.
Zinnwald Lithium Project Awaits German Regulatory Approval
The Zinnwald Lithium GmbH project in Saxony, Germany, is awaiting regulatory approval for its mining plan, which includes environmental impact assessment and public participation, with an uncertain timeline.
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4% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Environmental Law in Oil Railway Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to consider environmental impacts beyond their direct regulatory authority, a case that could reshape the law and impact the future of an 80-mile oil railway project in the west.
Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Environmental Law in Oil Railway Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to consider environmental impacts beyond their direct regulatory authority, a case that could reshape the law and impact the future of an 80-mile oil railway project in the west.
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48% Bias Score
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Illness Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of 202,237 people found a link between increased exposure to nitrogen dioxide and higher hospital admissions for mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, suggesting that stricter environmental regulations could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare.
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Illness Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of 202,237 people found a link between increased exposure to nitrogen dioxide and higher hospital admissions for mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, suggesting that stricter environmental regulations could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare.
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24% Bias Score
Hong Kong-Taipei Reclaims Title of World's Busiest Flight Route
The Hong Kong-Taipei route topped OAG's 2024 list of busiest international flight routes with nearly 7 million seats, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak and last year's leader, Singapore-Kuala Lumpur (4.9 million seats); the Cairo-Jeddah route saw astonishing growth, moving from 14th in 2019 to second...
Hong Kong-Taipei Reclaims Title of World's Busiest Flight Route
The Hong Kong-Taipei route topped OAG's 2024 list of busiest international flight routes with nearly 7 million seats, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak and last year's leader, Singapore-Kuala Lumpur (4.9 million seats); the Cairo-Jeddah route saw astonishing growth, moving from 14th in 2019 to second...
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44% Bias Score
World Bank to Vote on Controversial Tajikistan Dam Project
The World Bank is set to vote on December 17 on financing Tajikistan's $5 billion Rogun Dam, a project that risks displacing over 60,000 people and causing significant environmental damage to the Amu Darya River and Aral Sea basin. Despite concerns about human rights abuses and environmental impacts...
World Bank to Vote on Controversial Tajikistan Dam Project
The World Bank is set to vote on December 17 on financing Tajikistan's $5 billion Rogun Dam, a project that risks displacing over 60,000 people and causing significant environmental damage to the Amu Darya River and Aral Sea basin. Despite concerns about human rights abuses and environmental impacts...
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60% Bias Score
Barcelona Airport Passenger Record Triggers Expansion Debate
Barcelona-El Prat airport registered a record 4 million passengers in November 2024, exceeding 2023 figures by 5.7%, totaling 50.9 million passengers year-to-date, nearing its operational capacity of 55 million and facing political opposition to expansion due to environmental concerns.
Barcelona Airport Passenger Record Triggers Expansion Debate
Barcelona-El Prat airport registered a record 4 million passengers in November 2024, exceeding 2023 figures by 5.7%, totaling 50.9 million passengers year-to-date, nearing its operational capacity of 55 million and facing political opposition to expansion due to environmental concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Cook Islands Weighs Deep-Sea Mining Against Climate Change Risks
Faced with rising sea levels and economic vulnerability, the Cook Islands is exploring deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules for economic growth, despite environmental concerns and a lack of international regulation.
Cook Islands Weighs Deep-Sea Mining Against Climate Change Risks
Faced with rising sea levels and economic vulnerability, the Cook Islands is exploring deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules for economic growth, despite environmental concerns and a lack of international regulation.
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16% Bias Score
New Orleans Bans Metallic Balloons After Citywide Outages
New Orleans banned metallic balloon releases after several incidents where stray balloons caused widespread power outages, water disruptions, and injuries, prompting concerns about public safety and infrastructure.
New Orleans Bans Metallic Balloons After Citywide Outages
New Orleans banned metallic balloon releases after several incidents where stray balloons caused widespread power outages, water disruptions, and injuries, prompting concerns about public safety and infrastructure.
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36% Bias Score
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