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EPA Eliminates Research Office, Cuts 3,700 Jobs
The EPA announced Friday it is eliminating its Office of Research and Development, cutting nearly 3,700 jobs—a 23% reduction—to save $750 million, shifting research to program offices focused on air and water; this follows a Supreme Court ruling and 139 employees being put on leave for dissent.
EPA Eliminates Research Office, Cuts 3,700 Jobs
The EPA announced Friday it is eliminating its Office of Research and Development, cutting nearly 3,700 jobs—a 23% reduction—to save $750 million, shifting research to program offices focused on air and water; this follows a Supreme Court ruling and 139 employees being put on leave for dissent.
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60% Bias Score
Pakistan Bans Hotel Construction Near Lakes to Combat Overtourism
Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region, known for its natural beauty and attracting nearly a million tourists yearly, has imposed a five-year ban on new hotel construction around three lakes in the Hunza Valley to combat overtourism and protect its environment, following incidents of illegal sewage dump...
Pakistan Bans Hotel Construction Near Lakes to Combat Overtourism
Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region, known for its natural beauty and attracting nearly a million tourists yearly, has imposed a five-year ban on new hotel construction around three lakes in the Hunza Valley to combat overtourism and protect its environment, following incidents of illegal sewage dump...
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32% Bias Score
UK Government Pressures Environmental Groups to Drop Planning Bill Opposition
The UK government is pressuring major environmental charities to drop their opposition to a planning bill that risks widespread nature destruction, offering amendments in exchange for support; charities remain unconvinced.
UK Government Pressures Environmental Groups to Drop Planning Bill Opposition
The UK government is pressuring major environmental charities to drop their opposition to a planning bill that risks widespread nature destruction, offering amendments in exchange for support; charities remain unconvinced.
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48% Bias Score
Northeast Atlantic Bans Ship Scrubber Wastewater Discharge
The Ospar Commission banned the discharge of scrubber wastewater from ships in the Northeast Atlantic after July 2027, a decision praised by environmental groups but criticized by shipping associations; the ban, formally adopted June 26th in Vigo, Spain, may expand to other zones in 2027.
Northeast Atlantic Bans Ship Scrubber Wastewater Discharge
The Ospar Commission banned the discharge of scrubber wastewater from ships in the Northeast Atlantic after July 2027, a decision praised by environmental groups but criticized by shipping associations; the ban, formally adopted June 26th in Vigo, Spain, may expand to other zones in 2027.
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40% Bias Score
Algarrobico Hotel Demolition Delayed: Municipal Vote Offers Alternative Path
Despite February 2024 promises, the illegally built Algarrobico hotel in Cabo de Gata, Spain, persists; a recent municipal vote to review the 2003 building permit offers a potentially faster demolition path than the government's expropriation efforts.
Algarrobico Hotel Demolition Delayed: Municipal Vote Offers Alternative Path
Despite February 2024 promises, the illegally built Algarrobico hotel in Cabo de Gata, Spain, persists; a recent municipal vote to review the 2003 building permit offers a potentially faster demolition path than the government's expropriation efforts.
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52% Bias Score
Bavaria: 14 Poisoned Birds of Prey in First Half of 2025
During the first half of 2025, 14 birds of prey were found poisoned in Bavaria, exceeding the 13 cases reported in 2024. The banned insecticide Carbofuran is the most common poison identified; investigations are ongoing, and convictions remain elusive.
Bavaria: 14 Poisoned Birds of Prey in First Half of 2025
During the first half of 2025, 14 birds of prey were found poisoned in Bavaria, exceeding the 13 cases reported in 2024. The banned insecticide Carbofuran is the most common poison identified; investigations are ongoing, and convictions remain elusive.
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40% Bias Score
Lead Contamination in Blue Hole Creek Traced to Shooting Range
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) cited Highlands Sporting Clays shooting range as the source of lead contamination in Blue Hole Creek, exceeding acceptable levels and necessitating remediation efforts including lead removal and a switch to steel shot.
Lead Contamination in Blue Hole Creek Traced to Shooting Range
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) cited Highlands Sporting Clays shooting range as the source of lead contamination in Blue Hole Creek, exceeding acceptable levels and necessitating remediation efforts including lead removal and a switch to steel shot.
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40% Bias Score
Naples Residents Protest America's Cup, Citing Concerns Over Public Space"
Residents of Bagnoli Coroglio, Naples, are protesting the America's Cup, fearing that infrastructure built for the event will permanently alter plans for a public park and beach, prioritizing elite interests over community needs.
Naples Residents Protest America's Cup, Citing Concerns Over Public Space"
Residents of Bagnoli Coroglio, Naples, are protesting the America's Cup, fearing that infrastructure built for the event will permanently alter plans for a public park and beach, prioritizing elite interests over community needs.
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Olive Grove Mining Bill Sparks Outrage
A controversial bill in Turkey's parliament would permit mining in olive groves, despite objections from environmental groups and opposition parties who cite irreversible environmental damage and concerns about democratic processes; the bill passed committee despite physical altercations.
Turkish Olive Grove Mining Bill Sparks Outrage
A controversial bill in Turkey's parliament would permit mining in olive groves, despite objections from environmental groups and opposition parties who cite irreversible environmental damage and concerns about democratic processes; the bill passed committee despite physical altercations.
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56% Bias Score
Controversial Quarry Reopening Plan in Welsh AONB
Tarmac Trading Ltd. seeks to reopen Burley Hill Quarry in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB for 15 years to extract 3.8 million tonnes of limestone, facing opposition from local councils, residents, and environmental groups due to concerns over noise, traffic, and environmental impact; a decisi...
Controversial Quarry Reopening Plan in Welsh AONB
Tarmac Trading Ltd. seeks to reopen Burley Hill Quarry in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB for 15 years to extract 3.8 million tonnes of limestone, facing opposition from local councils, residents, and environmental groups due to concerns over noise, traffic, and environmental impact; a decisi...
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44% Bias Score
German States Lack Flood Preparedness: Bayern Faces Highest Risk
The German Environmental Aid (DUH) warns that ten German states are inadequately prepared for a major flood, with Bayern facing the highest risk due to over 65,000 residences in potential flood zones and 4.25% of its land area at risk; the DUH urges more nature-based flood protection.
German States Lack Flood Preparedness: Bayern Faces Highest Risk
The German Environmental Aid (DUH) warns that ten German states are inadequately prepared for a major flood, with Bayern facing the highest risk due to over 65,000 residences in potential flood zones and 4.25% of its land area at risk; the DUH urges more nature-based flood protection.
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40% Bias Score
Xiamen's Yundang Lake: From "Dead Lake" to Urban Oasis
In 1985, Xi Jinping, then executive vice-mayor of Xiamen, initiated a 15-year development strategy prioritizing Yundang Lake's ecological restoration, transforming it from a polluted "dead lake" into a vibrant urban space, showcasing a model for sustainable urban development.
Xiamen's Yundang Lake: From "Dead Lake" to Urban Oasis
In 1985, Xi Jinping, then executive vice-mayor of Xiamen, initiated a 15-year development strategy prioritizing Yundang Lake's ecological restoration, transforming it from a polluted "dead lake" into a vibrant urban space, showcasing a model for sustainable urban development.
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56% Bias Score
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