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Valencian Law Eases Coastal Construction Rules, Raising Environmental Concerns
The Valencian government's new administrative simplification law reduces coastal construction setbacks to 200 meters, shifts licensing to municipalities for flood zones, and potentially weakens environmental protections, impacting 1,137 hectares.
Valencian Law Eases Coastal Construction Rules, Raising Environmental Concerns
The Valencian government's new administrative simplification law reduces coastal construction setbacks to 200 meters, shifts licensing to municipalities for flood zones, and potentially weakens environmental protections, impacting 1,137 hectares.
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56% Bias Score
Colombia Passes New Law to Combat Noise Pollution
Colombia's Senate approved a new noise pollution law on Tuesday, aiming to harmonize existing regulations, improve complaint processes, and increase fines for violations. The law addresses high noise levels affecting major cities, where over half of residents express dissatisfaction.
Colombia Passes New Law to Combat Noise Pollution
Colombia's Senate approved a new noise pollution law on Tuesday, aiming to harmonize existing regulations, improve complaint processes, and increase fines for violations. The law addresses high noise levels affecting major cities, where over half of residents express dissatisfaction.
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24% Bias Score
Canadian Businesses Challenge Anti-Greenwashing Law
Western Canadian business groups launched a constitutional challenge against Ottawa's anti-greenwashing provisions in the Competition Act, arguing they infringe on freedom of speech by suppressing environmental debate and creating a chilling effect on corporate communications.
Canadian Businesses Challenge Anti-Greenwashing Law
Western Canadian business groups launched a constitutional challenge against Ottawa's anti-greenwashing provisions in the Competition Act, arguing they infringe on freedom of speech by suppressing environmental debate and creating a chilling effect on corporate communications.
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24% Bias Score
Netherlands Weakens Schiphol Noise Reduction Target
The Dutch government reduced its Schiphol airport noise reduction target from 20% to 15% for next year, delaying the remaining 5% until 2028; this follows years of decreased restrictions on flights and ongoing legal challenges from residents and environmental groups.
Netherlands Weakens Schiphol Noise Reduction Target
The Dutch government reduced its Schiphol airport noise reduction target from 20% to 15% for next year, delaying the remaining 5% until 2028; this follows years of decreased restrictions on flights and ongoing legal challenges from residents and environmental groups.
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48% Bias Score
French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
French farmers stage protests against government policies and the EU-Mercosur trade deal, expressing concerns about unfair competition and environmental regulations.
French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
French farmers stage protests against government policies and the EU-Mercosur trade deal, expressing concerns about unfair competition and environmental regulations.
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48% Bias Score
Europe's Plastic Production Drops Amidst Import Surge
A decrease in European plastic production in 2023 is attributed to increased imports of cheaper plastics from countries with less stringent environmental standards. This poses economic and environmental challenges.
Europe's Plastic Production Drops Amidst Import Surge
A decrease in European plastic production in 2023 is attributed to increased imports of cheaper plastics from countries with less stringent environmental standards. This poses economic and environmental challenges.
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40% Bias Score
EPA Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals TCE and Perc
The EPA banned TCE and perc, chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems, used in dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, and various industrial applications; this decision reverses a previous administration's action and faces potential reversal attempts, but will take four years to fully undo.
EPA Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals TCE and Perc
The EPA banned TCE and perc, chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems, used in dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, and various industrial applications; this decision reverses a previous administration's action and faces potential reversal attempts, but will take four years to fully undo.
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44% Bias Score
California Farmers Prioritize Trump's Pro-Agriculture Stance Despite Immigration Concerns
California farmers largely support President Trump despite his anti-immigration stance, prioritizing his perceived pro-agriculture policies over concerns about potential labor shortages resulting from deportations; however, this support is not universal and long-term implications remain uncertain.
California Farmers Prioritize Trump's Pro-Agriculture Stance Despite Immigration Concerns
California farmers largely support President Trump despite his anti-immigration stance, prioritizing his perceived pro-agriculture policies over concerns about potential labor shortages resulting from deportations; however, this support is not universal and long-term implications remain uncertain.
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60% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized After 25 Years
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade deal after 25 years, aiming to connect over 700 million people and boost trade by eliminating over 90% of tariffs, despite concerns from farmers and environmental groups over potential negative impacts.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized After 25 Years
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade deal after 25 years, aiming to connect over 700 million people and boost trade by eliminating over 90% of tariffs, despite concerns from farmers and environmental groups over potential negative impacts.
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44% Bias Score
Cape Town Sewage Discharge Limits Dispute
A dispute arises between the City of Cape Town and the DFFE over the applicability of historic and current sewage discharge limits, with potential implications for water quality.
Cape Town Sewage Discharge Limits Dispute
A dispute arises between the City of Cape Town and the DFFE over the applicability of historic and current sewage discharge limits, with potential implications for water quality.
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32% Bias Score
French Drinking Water Contaminated by Pesticides
A report reveals widespread pesticide contamination in French drinking water, affecting millions and highlighting regulatory failures.
French Drinking Water Contaminated by Pesticides
A report reveals widespread pesticide contamination in French drinking water, affecting millions and highlighting regulatory failures.
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32% Bias Score
Delhi Smog Crisis: Schools Closed, Restrictions Imposed
Severe smog in New Delhi leads to school closures and restrictions on construction and traffic. High pollution levels are affecting health, with neighboring Pakistan also experiencing dangerous air quality.
Delhi Smog Crisis: Schools Closed, Restrictions Imposed
Severe smog in New Delhi leads to school closures and restrictions on construction and traffic. High pollution levels are affecting health, with neighboring Pakistan also experiencing dangerous air quality.
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0% Bias Score
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