Toxic Waste from Bhopal Gas Tragedy Sparks Protests in Pithampur
337 tonnes of toxic waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory, responsible for the 1984 gas tragedy, arrived in Pithampur, India, three weeks ago for disposal, causing protests due to fears of environmental contamination and health risks; officials maintain the process is safe and court-ordered.
Toxic Waste from Bhopal Gas Tragedy Sparks Protests in Pithampur
337 tonnes of toxic waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory, responsible for the 1984 gas tragedy, arrived in Pithampur, India, three weeks ago for disposal, causing protests due to fears of environmental contamination and health risks; officials maintain the process is safe and court-ordered.
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40% Bias Score
Microplastics Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Recent studies reveal a strong correlation between ingesting microplastics—up to 5 grams weekly—and increased risks of colon, lung, and prostate cancers due to inflammation and cellular damage caused by these particles, challenging the WHO's 2019 assessment.
Microplastics Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Recent studies reveal a strong correlation between ingesting microplastics—up to 5 grams weekly—and increased risks of colon, lung, and prostate cancers due to inflammation and cellular damage caused by these particles, challenging the WHO's 2019 assessment.
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands' Largest Drug Waste Dump Cleanup Continues
Four years after discovering the Netherlands' largest drug waste dump, cleanup efforts continue in the Brabantse Wal nature reserve, involving groundwater filtration and long-term ecological restoration, costing millions of euros.
Netherlands' Largest Drug Waste Dump Cleanup Continues
Four years after discovering the Netherlands' largest drug waste dump, cleanup efforts continue in the Brabantse Wal nature reserve, involving groundwater filtration and long-term ecological restoration, costing millions of euros.
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24% Bias Score
Microplastics Widespread in French Agricultural Soils
A new ADEME study found microplastics in 75% of 33 French agricultural soil samples, averaging 15 particles per kilogram, raising concerns about environmental and human health impacts despite the unidentified source.
Microplastics Widespread in French Agricultural Soils
A new ADEME study found microplastics in 75% of 33 French agricultural soil samples, averaging 15 particles per kilogram, raising concerns about environmental and human health impacts despite the unidentified source.
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28% Bias Score
Toms River Toxic Waste Settlement Challenged Over Inadequate Compensation
A New Jersey environmental group is challenging a \$500,000 settlement between the state and BASF, the successor to Ciba-Geigy, over decades of toxic waste dumping in Toms River that caused at least \$1 billion in damage to natural resources and is linked to elevated childhood cancer rates.
Toms River Toxic Waste Settlement Challenged Over Inadequate Compensation
A New Jersey environmental group is challenging a \$500,000 settlement between the state and BASF, the successor to Ciba-Geigy, over decades of toxic waste dumping in Toms River that caused at least \$1 billion in damage to natural resources and is linked to elevated childhood cancer rates.
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44% Bias Score
MOSOP Demands 20% Stake in Ogoniland Oil, Seeks Environmental Compensation
Following President Tinubu's recognition of the Ogoni martyrs, MOSOP, at its National Congress, resolved to negotiate a 20% stake in Ogoniland's natural resource extraction and demand compensation for environmental pollution caused by decades of oil exploration, aiming to achieve this through peacef...
MOSOP Demands 20% Stake in Ogoniland Oil, Seeks Environmental Compensation
Following President Tinubu's recognition of the Ogoni martyrs, MOSOP, at its National Congress, resolved to negotiate a 20% stake in Ogoniland's natural resource extraction and demand compensation for environmental pollution caused by decades of oil exploration, aiming to achieve this through peacef...
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36% Bias Score
Australia Calls for Total Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Goods
Australia's water providers are demanding a nationwide ban on PFAS, a family of cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' found in consumer goods, to prevent water contamination and associated health risks, costing millions in water treatment. The call to action was made at a senate inquiry on Wednesday.
Australia Calls for Total Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Goods
Australia's water providers are demanding a nationwide ban on PFAS, a family of cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' found in consumer goods, to prevent water contamination and associated health risks, costing millions in water treatment. The call to action was made at a senate inquiry on Wednesday.
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44% Bias Score
Castilla-La Mancha's Controversial Pig Farm Regulations Face Backlash
Castilla-La Mancha's new regulations for pig mega-farms, replacing a moratorium deemed ineffective, aim to improve manure management but face criticism from environmental groups and local communities for insufficient environmental protection and potential for increased pollution from bio-methane pla...
Castilla-La Mancha's Controversial Pig Farm Regulations Face Backlash
Castilla-La Mancha's new regulations for pig mega-farms, replacing a moratorium deemed ineffective, aim to improve manure management but face criticism from environmental groups and local communities for insufficient environmental protection and potential for increased pollution from bio-methane pla...
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56% Bias Score
RIVM Delays Chemelot Health Study Until 2026
The Dutch RIVM will delay a comprehensive health study of residents near the Chemelot industrial park in Zuid-Limburg until at least the first half of 2026, due to the complexity of measuring numerous chemicals and the lack of precise exposure data. This follows a November 2023 request from the Prov...
RIVM Delays Chemelot Health Study Until 2026
The Dutch RIVM will delay a comprehensive health study of residents near the Chemelot industrial park in Zuid-Limburg until at least the first half of 2026, due to the complexity of measuring numerous chemicals and the lack of precise exposure data. This follows a November 2023 request from the Prov...
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36% Bias Score
PFOA Contamination Detected in Brisbane's Drinking Water
Tests reveal the carcinogen PFOA in Brisbane's Mount Crosby drinking water treatment plant at levels above US safety limits, prompting increased monitoring and investigation into industrial or agricultural runoff as the potential source.
PFOA Contamination Detected in Brisbane's Drinking Water
Tests reveal the carcinogen PFOA in Brisbane's Mount Crosby drinking water treatment plant at levels above US safety limits, prompting increased monitoring and investigation into industrial or agricultural runoff as the potential source.
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40% Bias Score
Lake Pamvotis Exhibition Showcases Underwater Pollution
An exhibition in Ioannina, Greece, displayed underwater debris from Lake Pamvotis—including wartime items, religious objects, and consumer goods—to raise awareness about pollution in protected natural areas.
Lake Pamvotis Exhibition Showcases Underwater Pollution
An exhibition in Ioannina, Greece, displayed underwater debris from Lake Pamvotis—including wartime items, religious objects, and consumer goods—to raise awareness about pollution in protected natural areas.
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40% Bias Score
Les Algues vertes: A French Film Exposing Environmental Disaster
A review of the French film "Les Algues vertes," which details the environmental and health consequences of green algae blooms in Brittany and the challenges faced by investigative journalists.
Les Algues vertes: A French Film Exposing Environmental Disaster
A review of the French film "Les Algues vertes," which details the environmental and health consequences of green algae blooms in Brittany and the challenges faced by investigative journalists.
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40% Bias Score