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Trump Reverses Federal Push to Reduce Plastic Straws
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday reversing a federal push to reduce plastic straw usage, citing paper straw inefficiencies and higher costs, despite the significant contribution of plastic straws to pollution and harm to marine life, contradicting global efforts and the Biden admi...
Trump Reverses Federal Push to Reduce Plastic Straws
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday reversing a federal push to reduce plastic straw usage, citing paper straw inefficiencies and higher costs, despite the significant contribution of plastic straws to pollution and harm to marine life, contradicting global efforts and the Biden admi...
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48% Bias Score
US Reinstates Steel, Aluminum Tariffs; Reverses Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump signed a decree imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, eliminating prior exemptions, effective March 4th; he also aims to reverse the ban on plastic straws, despite environmental concerns; this impacts global trade and environmental policy.
US Reinstates Steel, Aluminum Tariffs; Reverses Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump signed a decree imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, eliminating prior exemptions, effective March 4th; he also aims to reverse the ban on plastic straws, despite environmental concerns; this impacts global trade and environmental policy.
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48% Bias Score
Starmer's 'Nimby' Attack: Mirroring Conservative Tactics and Risking Environmental Backlash
Keir Starmer's recent shift to aggressively labeling opponents of his infrastructure plans as "nimbys" mirrors past Conservative strategies, raising concerns about environmental protection and public trust, potentially impacting his political standing and broader environmental policy.
Starmer's 'Nimby' Attack: Mirroring Conservative Tactics and Risking Environmental Backlash
Keir Starmer's recent shift to aggressively labeling opponents of his infrastructure plans as "nimbys" mirrors past Conservative strategies, raising concerns about environmental protection and public trust, potentially impacting his political standing and broader environmental policy.
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60% Bias Score
Resignation of Colombia's Environment Minister Amidst Cabinet Crisis
Colombian Minister of Environment Susana Muhamad resigned Sunday, marking the third resignation from President Gustavo Petro's cabinet this week following the controversial appointment of Armando Benedetti as chief of staff. Muhamad cited discomfort working alongside Benedetti and concerns about the...
Resignation of Colombia's Environment Minister Amidst Cabinet Crisis
Colombian Minister of Environment Susana Muhamad resigned Sunday, marking the third resignation from President Gustavo Petro's cabinet this week following the controversial appointment of Armando Benedetti as chief of staff. Muhamad cited discomfort working alongside Benedetti and concerns about the...
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52% Bias Score
Trump to Reverse Biden's Plan to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
Donald Trump plans to reverse Joe Biden's plan to phase out single-use plastics across the US government by 2035, issuing an executive order next week to reinstate plastic straws, citing the ineffectiveness of paper alternatives and claiming that Biden's "mandate" is dead.
Trump to Reverse Biden's Plan to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
Donald Trump plans to reverse Joe Biden's plan to phase out single-use plastics across the US government by 2035, issuing an executive order next week to reinstate plastic straws, citing the ineffectiveness of paper alternatives and claiming that Biden's "mandate" is dead.
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48% Bias Score
EU Commission Funding of NGOs: No Evidence of Shadow Lobbying Found
The European Commission funds environmental NGOs with €15.6 million annually from a €5.4 billion budget to balance private sector influence in EU policy debates; a review of 28 contracts revealed no evidence of "shadow lobbying" or instructions to target specific groups, despite MEP claims.
EU Commission Funding of NGOs: No Evidence of Shadow Lobbying Found
The European Commission funds environmental NGOs with €15.6 million annually from a €5.4 billion budget to balance private sector influence in EU policy debates; a review of 28 contracts revealed no evidence of "shadow lobbying" or instructions to target specific groups, despite MEP claims.
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36% Bias Score
US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum; Reverses Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump signed a decree imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from March 4th, eliminating all exceptions, impacting countries like Canada and the EU, while also reversing the ban on plastic straws despite environmental concerns; Tata Steel in the Netherlands will be signi...
US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum; Reverses Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump signed a decree imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from March 4th, eliminating all exceptions, impacting countries like Canada and the EU, while also reversing the ban on plastic straws despite environmental concerns; Tata Steel in the Netherlands will be signi...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Reverses Paper Straw Ban, Reinstates Plastic Straws in US Government
President Trump issued an executive order immediately ending the US government's use of paper straws, reverting to plastic straws due to their perceived superior functionality, despite environmental concerns and a previous directive phasing out plastic straws by 2035.
Trump Reverses Paper Straw Ban, Reinstates Plastic Straws in US Government
President Trump issued an executive order immediately ending the US government's use of paper straws, reverting to plastic straws due to their perceived superior functionality, despite environmental concerns and a previous directive phasing out plastic straws by 2035.
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52% Bias Score
Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Leads to Over $580,000 in Rancher Livestock Loss Claims
In Colorado, the reintroduction of gray wolves in late 2023 has resulted in over $580,000 in livestock loss claims from ranchers, with one ranch reporting losses exceeding $420,000, prompting calls for federal intervention and highlighting the conflict between conservation and agriculture.
Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Leads to Over $580,000 in Rancher Livestock Loss Claims
In Colorado, the reintroduction of gray wolves in late 2023 has resulted in over $580,000 in livestock loss claims from ranchers, with one ranch reporting losses exceeding $420,000, prompting calls for federal intervention and highlighting the conflict between conservation and agriculture.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Dismisses 1100+ EPA Employees, Removes Climate Change Information
The Trump administration dismissed over 1100 EPA employees, many scientists, removed climate change information from government websites, and replaced dismissed staff with political appointees, weakening the agency's scientific basis for environmental regulations.
Trump Administration Dismisses 1100+ EPA Employees, Removes Climate Change Information
The Trump administration dismissed over 1100 EPA employees, many scientists, removed climate change information from government websites, and replaced dismissed staff with political appointees, weakening the agency's scientific basis for environmental regulations.
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48% Bias Score
Chile's Pro-Investment Agenda Risks Environmental Damage
In Chile, a pro-investment agenda prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection is causing concern among 160 environmental organizations, who warn of weakened safeguards and increased socio-environmental conflicts, jeopardizing biodiversity and potentially harming long-term economic sus...
Chile's Pro-Investment Agenda Risks Environmental Damage
In Chile, a pro-investment agenda prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection is causing concern among 160 environmental organizations, who warn of weakened safeguards and increased socio-environmental conflicts, jeopardizing biodiversity and potentially harming long-term economic sus...
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Approves 15% Schiphol Noise Reduction, Disappointing Residents
The Dutch House of Representatives approved a government plan to reduce Schiphol Airport noise by 15 percent, disappointing residents who wanted more. The government plans a gradual reduction to 20 percent, prioritizing economic stability, while facing criticism for insufficient noise reduction meas...
Dutch Parliament Approves 15% Schiphol Noise Reduction, Disappointing Residents
The Dutch House of Representatives approved a government plan to reduce Schiphol Airport noise by 15 percent, disappointing residents who wanted more. The government plans a gradual reduction to 20 percent, prioritizing economic stability, while facing criticism for insufficient noise reduction meas...
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56% Bias Score
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