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Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant: Legacy of Uranium Enrichment and its Health Impacts
Decades after enriching uranium, the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Ohio faces accusations of causing widespread health issues among workers and the community, with high cancer rates and life expectancy significantly below national averages, despite government claims of regulatory compliance.
Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant: Legacy of Uranium Enrichment and its Health Impacts
Decades after enriching uranium, the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Ohio faces accusations of causing widespread health issues among workers and the community, with high cancer rates and life expectancy significantly below national averages, despite government claims of regulatory compliance.
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28% Bias Score
Portmán Bay: Government abandons cleanup, sparking political row
The Spanish government has abandoned attempts to clean up Portmán Bay, a site contaminated by 60 million tons of mining waste, sparking a political clash and raising health concerns among local residents.
Portmán Bay: Government abandons cleanup, sparking political row
The Spanish government has abandoned attempts to clean up Portmán Bay, a site contaminated by 60 million tons of mining waste, sparking a political clash and raising health concerns among local residents.
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20% Bias Score
High Lead Contamination in Cameroon: Children at Risk
A 2018 study in Douala and Yaoundé, Cameroon, revealed lead contamination in children exceeding recommended levels by more than double; this problem persists, especially near Douala recycling sites, prompting a public awareness campaign.
High Lead Contamination in Cameroon: Children at Risk
A 2018 study in Douala and Yaoundé, Cameroon, revealed lead contamination in children exceeding recommended levels by more than double; this problem persists, especially near Douala recycling sites, prompting a public awareness campaign.
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32% Bias Score
UN Accuses Canadian Mining Company of Causing Arsenic Pollution in Namibia
A UN investigation accuses Dundee Precious Metals Inc. of causing significant arsenic pollution in Tsumeb, Namibia, from 2010-2024, leading to high illness rates among workers and residents due to the company's alleged obstruction of medical care and poor waste management, with arsenic levels in res...
UN Accuses Canadian Mining Company of Causing Arsenic Pollution in Namibia
A UN investigation accuses Dundee Precious Metals Inc. of causing significant arsenic pollution in Tsumeb, Namibia, from 2010-2024, leading to high illness rates among workers and residents due to the company's alleged obstruction of medical care and poor waste management, with arsenic levels in res...
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40% Bias Score
PFAS Contamination Found in Japanese Sewage Sludge, Raising Fertilizer Safety Concerns
A Kyoto University study detected PFAS, including PFOS, in sewage sludge at 34 Japanese wastewater treatment plants; PFOS was found in 33 locations, raising concerns about the government's plan to increase the use of this sludge as fertilizer despite potential health risks.
PFAS Contamination Found in Japanese Sewage Sludge, Raising Fertilizer Safety Concerns
A Kyoto University study detected PFAS, including PFOS, in sewage sludge at 34 Japanese wastewater treatment plants; PFOS was found in 33 locations, raising concerns about the government's plan to increase the use of this sludge as fertilizer despite potential health risks.
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40% Bias Score
3,600+ Synthetic Toxins Found in Human Bodies, Linking Chemical Exposure to Health Crisis
A new report reveals over 3,600 synthetic chemicals, including 'forever chemicals' like PFAS, are found in human bodies, linked to rising cancer rates and various health problems; researchers call for urgent policy action.
3,600+ Synthetic Toxins Found in Human Bodies, Linking Chemical Exposure to Health Crisis
A new report reveals over 3,600 synthetic chemicals, including 'forever chemicals' like PFAS, are found in human bodies, linked to rising cancer rates and various health problems; researchers call for urgent policy action.
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52% Bias Score
PFAS Contamination in North Bay, Canada: A Decade-Long Remediation
North Bay, Ontario's drinking water is contaminated with PFAS, exceeding federal guidelines but below provincial limits, due to decades of military firefighting foam use; a 10-year remediation project is underway, but residents face uncertainty about their water safety.
PFAS Contamination in North Bay, Canada: A Decade-Long Remediation
North Bay, Ontario's drinking water is contaminated with PFAS, exceeding federal guidelines but below provincial limits, due to decades of military firefighting foam use; a 10-year remediation project is underway, but residents face uncertainty about their water safety.
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24% Bias Score
Widespread Fecal Contamination Closes US Beaches This Labor Day Weekend
Thousands of Americans may forgo swimming at beaches this Labor Day weekend due to fecal contamination advisories issued at numerous locations nationwide, impacting popular destinations from Florida to Maine and even Hawaii.
Widespread Fecal Contamination Closes US Beaches This Labor Day Weekend
Thousands of Americans may forgo swimming at beaches this Labor Day weekend due to fecal contamination advisories issued at numerous locations nationwide, impacting popular destinations from Florida to Maine and even Hawaii.
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24% Bias Score
Chemical Industry Lobbying Weakens UK's Proposed PFAS Ban
Chemical firms are lobbying UK MPs to oppose a comprehensive ban on "forever chemicals" (PFAS), echoing tactics used by the tobacco industry, despite scientific evidence linking PFAS exposure to serious illnesses and substantial societal costs.
Chemical Industry Lobbying Weakens UK's Proposed PFAS Ban
Chemical firms are lobbying UK MPs to oppose a comprehensive ban on "forever chemicals" (PFAS), echoing tactics used by the tobacco industry, despite scientific evidence linking PFAS exposure to serious illnesses and substantial societal costs.
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60% Bias Score
PFAS Contamination Found in German Firefighting Foam
PFAS-containing extinguishing foam was used at a fire in Neustadt an der Donau, Germany in January 2024; while its use is being phased out for public fire departments by April 10, 2026, exceptions exist for industrial and aviation uses until October 10, 2029, highlighting the ongoing environmental a...
PFAS Contamination Found in German Firefighting Foam
PFAS-containing extinguishing foam was used at a fire in Neustadt an der Donau, Germany in January 2024; while its use is being phased out for public fire departments by April 10, 2026, exceptions exist for industrial and aviation uses until October 10, 2029, highlighting the ongoing environmental a...
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32% Bias Score
Italian Woman's Cancer Battle Highlights Pfas Contamination's Long-Term Health Impact
Emanuela Franceschetti, a 54-year-old Italian woman, experienced four miscarriages and two bouts of breast cancer after living 39 years in a Pfas-contaminated area. Now she seeks health screenings for her 12-year-old daughter, breastfed for a year, highlighting the long-term health effects of Pfas a...
Italian Woman's Cancer Battle Highlights Pfas Contamination's Long-Term Health Impact
Emanuela Franceschetti, a 54-year-old Italian woman, experienced four miscarriages and two bouts of breast cancer after living 39 years in a Pfas-contaminated area. Now she seeks health screenings for her 12-year-old daughter, breastfed for a year, highlighting the long-term health effects of Pfas a...
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44% Bias Score
Explosion at US Steel Clairton Coke Works Injures Seven
A Monday morning explosion at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works injured at least seven people, one of whom was found alive in the rubble, prompting concerns about plant safety and environmental impact following a history of accidents and violations.
Explosion at US Steel Clairton Coke Works Injures Seven
A Monday morning explosion at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works injured at least seven people, one of whom was found alive in the rubble, prompting concerns about plant safety and environmental impact following a history of accidents and violations.
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28% Bias Score
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