Antarctic Tourism Boom Raises Environmental Concerns
Antarctic tourism surged to a record 122,000 visitors in 2024, up from 44,000 in 2017, raising environmental concerns due to soot darkening snow, CO2 emissions (5.44 tons per passenger), and the risk of introducing non-native species; some companies are implementing mitigation strategies.
Antarctic Tourism Boom Raises Environmental Concerns
Antarctic tourism surged to a record 122,000 visitors in 2024, up from 44,000 in 2017, raising environmental concerns due to soot darkening snow, CO2 emissions (5.44 tons per passenger), and the risk of introducing non-native species; some companies are implementing mitigation strategies.
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48% Bias Score
Nevada Lithium Mine Faces Investigation Over Groundwater Drop, Snail's Survival
Opponents of Nevada's Thacker Pass lithium mine are demanding a federal investigation into a reported 5-foot groundwater drop since 2018, threatening the Kings River pyrg snail, found only at this site, amidst ongoing legal battles involving the mine and the tribes whose ancestors were massacred the...
Nevada Lithium Mine Faces Investigation Over Groundwater Drop, Snail's Survival
Opponents of Nevada's Thacker Pass lithium mine are demanding a federal investigation into a reported 5-foot groundwater drop since 2018, threatening the Kings River pyrg snail, found only at this site, amidst ongoing legal battles involving the mine and the tribes whose ancestors were massacred the...
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40% Bias Score
Brisbane Authorities Demand More Information on Howard Smith Wharves Redevelopment
Brisbane authorities demanded more information on mitigating the negative impacts of the proposed Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment, questioning its transport, heritage, and environmental plans after a nine-story hotel and riverfront amenities were proposed.
Brisbane Authorities Demand More Information on Howard Smith Wharves Redevelopment
Brisbane authorities demanded more information on mitigating the negative impacts of the proposed Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment, questioning its transport, heritage, and environmental plans after a nine-story hotel and riverfront amenities were proposed.
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40% Bias Score
Belgium Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Nicotine Addiction and Waste
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke banned the sale of disposable vapes due to their contribution to teen nicotine addiction and environmental pollution, making Belgium the first EU country to take this step and prompting calls for stricter EU-wide tobacco regulations.
Belgium Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Nicotine Addiction and Waste
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke banned the sale of disposable vapes due to their contribution to teen nicotine addiction and environmental pollution, making Belgium the first EU country to take this step and prompting calls for stricter EU-wide tobacco regulations.
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40% Bias Score
Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
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52% Bias Score
Climate Change Fueled 41 Extra Days of Dangerous Heat Globally in 2024
A new study reveals that human-caused climate change led to 41 extra days of dangerous heat globally in 2024, worsening numerous extreme weather events that killed at least 3,700 and displaced millions, with the poorest countries disproportionately affected.
Climate Change Fueled 41 Extra Days of Dangerous Heat Globally in 2024
A new study reveals that human-caused climate change led to 41 extra days of dangerous heat globally in 2024, worsening numerous extreme weather events that killed at least 3,700 and displaced millions, with the poorest countries disproportionately affected.
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20% Bias Score
Spanish Online Fashion Growth Plateaus Amidst Environmental Concerns
Online clothing shopping in Spain increased from 8.8% of consumers in 2013 to 46.7% in 2022, but this growth has plateaued. The rise in online shopping has increased CO2 emissions, driven by inefficient deliveries, excessive packaging, and high return rates, but sustainable brands are often only ava...
Spanish Online Fashion Growth Plateaus Amidst Environmental Concerns
Online clothing shopping in Spain increased from 8.8% of consumers in 2013 to 46.7% in 2022, but this growth has plateaued. The rise in online shopping has increased CO2 emissions, driven by inefficient deliveries, excessive packaging, and high return rates, but sustainable brands are often only ava...
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44% Bias Score
Nevada Lithium Mine Faces Investigation Over Groundwater Depletion Threatening Endangered Snail
Opponents of Nevada's Thacker Pass lithium mine, the nation's largest, are demanding a federal investigation into whether the project has caused a nearly 5-foot drop in groundwater levels since 2018, potentially threatening the extinction of a tiny, unique snail. Construction began in 2023, followin...
Nevada Lithium Mine Faces Investigation Over Groundwater Depletion Threatening Endangered Snail
Opponents of Nevada's Thacker Pass lithium mine, the nation's largest, are demanding a federal investigation into whether the project has caused a nearly 5-foot drop in groundwater levels since 2018, potentially threatening the extinction of a tiny, unique snail. Construction began in 2023, followin...
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48% Bias Score
Industrial Expansion Threatens Small Álava Village
The small village of Margarita, Álava, is facing severe environmental and quality-of-life challenges due to the rapid expansion of a nearby industrial park, high-speed rail construction, and increased truck traffic from two adjacent gas stations, leaving its 30 residents surrounded and severely impa...
Industrial Expansion Threatens Small Álava Village
The small village of Margarita, Álava, is facing severe environmental and quality-of-life challenges due to the rapid expansion of a nearby industrial park, high-speed rail construction, and increased truck traffic from two adjacent gas stations, leaving its 30 residents surrounded and severely impa...
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60% Bias Score
Human Composting Gains Popularity as Eco-Friendly Burial Alternative
Human composting, now legal in 12 US states, transforms human remains into approximately 300 pounds of soil in 45 days using a natural decomposition process, offering a climate-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
Human Composting Gains Popularity as Eco-Friendly Burial Alternative
Human composting, now legal in 12 US states, transforms human remains into approximately 300 pounds of soil in 45 days using a natural decomposition process, offering a climate-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
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52% Bias Score
New Year's Eve Fireworks Threaten Wildlife Survival
New Year's Eve fireworks cause significant distress to wildlife, forcing animals to flee and expend crucial energy reserves during winter, potentially endangering some species; experts urge for responsible use and cleanup of debris.
New Year's Eve Fireworks Threaten Wildlife Survival
New Year's Eve fireworks cause significant distress to wildlife, forcing animals to flee and expend crucial energy reserves during winter, potentially endangering some species; experts urge for responsible use and cleanup of debris.
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52% Bias Score
China's Giant Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River Sparks Concerns
China's approval of a massive hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, potentially three times larger than the Three Gorges Dam, raises concerns about community displacement, environmental damage in India and Bangladesh, and increased geopolitical tensions.
China's Giant Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River Sparks Concerns
China's approval of a massive hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, potentially three times larger than the Three Gorges Dam, raises concerns about community displacement, environmental damage in India and Bangladesh, and increased geopolitical tensions.
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52% Bias Score