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Trump Administration Weakens Environmental Regulations
The Trump administration planned to weaken U.S. environmental regulations, potentially increasing pollution and harming public health, while simultaneously halting renewable energy projects and accelerating fossil fuel extraction, contradicting global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Trump Administration Weakens Environmental Regulations
The Trump administration planned to weaken U.S. environmental regulations, potentially increasing pollution and harming public health, while simultaneously halting renewable energy projects and accelerating fossil fuel extraction, contradicting global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Tightens Biowaste Rules to Curb Microplastic Pollution
Germany introduces stricter rules for biowaste, limiting plastic content to 1% by weight starting May 1st, aiming to improve compost quality and reduce microplastic pollution, impacting waste management and potentially consumer costs indirectly.
Germany Tightens Biowaste Rules to Curb Microplastic Pollution
Germany introduces stricter rules for biowaste, limiting plastic content to 1% by weight starting May 1st, aiming to improve compost quality and reduce microplastic pollution, impacting waste management and potentially consumer costs indirectly.
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28% Bias Score
US Air Pollution Rises, Affecting 25 Million More People
A new report reveals that 25 million more Americans are now breathing unhealthy air due to rising pollution linked to climate change and potential regulatory rollbacks, impacting 156 million people in areas with failing grades for smog and soot.
US Air Pollution Rises, Affecting 25 Million More People
A new report reveals that 25 million more Americans are now breathing unhealthy air due to rising pollution linked to climate change and potential regulatory rollbacks, impacting 156 million people in areas with failing grades for smog and soot.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Prioritizes Commercial Fishing, Sparking Conservation Concerns
President Trump issued an executive order prioritizing commercial fishing interests over conservation, easing regulations and opening previously protected areas to harvesting, drawing praise from fishing groups but condemnation from environmental organizations who fear harm to already dwindling fish...
Trump Executive Order Prioritizes Commercial Fishing, Sparking Conservation Concerns
President Trump issued an executive order prioritizing commercial fishing interests over conservation, easing regulations and opening previously protected areas to harvesting, drawing praise from fishing groups but condemnation from environmental organizations who fear harm to already dwindling fish...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Eases Showerhead Water Flow Restrictions
President Trump is ordering the rescission of Obama-era restrictions on showerhead water flow, claiming the previous rules, introduced in 2013, made showers less effective and imposed unnecessary burdens on consumers. The change will allow multi-nozzle showerheads to exceed the 2.5 gallon-per-minute...
Trump Eases Showerhead Water Flow Restrictions
President Trump is ordering the rescission of Obama-era restrictions on showerhead water flow, claiming the previous rules, introduced in 2013, made showers less effective and imposed unnecessary burdens on consumers. The change will allow multi-nozzle showerheads to exceed the 2.5 gallon-per-minute...
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64% Bias Score
Industry Seeks Exemptions from EPA Toxic Emission Rules
Chemical and petrochemical manufacturers seek exemptions from EPA rules limiting toxic emissions like mercury and benzene, citing costs exceeding \$50 billion, while environmental groups criticize this as a "polluters' portal".
Industry Seeks Exemptions from EPA Toxic Emission Rules
Chemical and petrochemical manufacturers seek exemptions from EPA rules limiting toxic emissions like mercury and benzene, citing costs exceeding \$50 billion, while environmental groups criticize this as a "polluters' portal".
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56% Bias Score
Utrecht Highway Expansion Partially Halted Pending Further Environmental Justification
The Dutch Council of State ordered Minister Madlener to provide a more thorough justification for expanding highways A12 and A27 near Utrecht due to insufficient nitrogen emission reduction plans; however, the highway widening near Amelisweerd, requiring 800 trees to be cut, can proceed.
Utrecht Highway Expansion Partially Halted Pending Further Environmental Justification
The Dutch Council of State ordered Minister Madlener to provide a more thorough justification for expanding highways A12 and A27 near Utrecht due to insufficient nitrogen emission reduction plans; however, the highway widening near Amelisweerd, requiring 800 trees to be cut, can proceed.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Tightens Biowaste Rules to Curb Plastic Contamination
Germany introduces stricter rules on May 1st, limiting plastic in biowaste to 1% by weight to improve compost quality and reduce microplastic pollution, impacting waste management companies and potentially consumers indirectly.
Germany Tightens Biowaste Rules to Curb Plastic Contamination
Germany introduces stricter rules on May 1st, limiting plastic in biowaste to 1% by weight to improve compost quality and reduce microplastic pollution, impacting waste management companies and potentially consumers indirectly.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Environmental Rollbacks Risk Repeating Past Disasters
The Trump administration's rollback of environmental regulations and cuts to science funding, particularly impacting offshore drilling safety and NOAA, risk repeating past environmental disasters like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, causing significant economic and human costs.
Trump Administration's Environmental Rollbacks Risk Repeating Past Disasters
The Trump administration's rollback of environmental regulations and cuts to science funding, particularly impacting offshore drilling safety and NOAA, risk repeating past environmental disasters like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, causing significant economic and human costs.
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60% Bias Score
EFRAG Seeks Public Input on EU Sustainability Reporting Standard Revisions
EFRAG launched a public consultation on April 8, 2024, to revise EU sustainability reporting standards by October 31, 2024, to address implementation challenges and simplify regulations at the request of the EU Commission, with responses due May 6, 2024.
EFRAG Seeks Public Input on EU Sustainability Reporting Standard Revisions
EFRAG launched a public consultation on April 8, 2024, to revise EU sustainability reporting standards by October 31, 2024, to address implementation challenges and simplify regulations at the request of the EU Commission, with responses due May 6, 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Five Miners Dead in Asturias Mine Amidst Allegations of Illegal Activity
Five miners died in an accident at the Cerredo coal mine in Asturias, Spain, owned by Blue Solving S.L., a company linked to the Rodriguez family, known for opaque business dealings and alleged connections to drug trafficking; the company received €1.6 million in public funds for mine closure and re...
Five Miners Dead in Asturias Mine Amidst Allegations of Illegal Activity
Five miners died in an accident at the Cerredo coal mine in Asturias, Spain, owned by Blue Solving S.L., a company linked to the Rodriguez family, known for opaque business dealings and alleged connections to drug trafficking; the company received €1.6 million in public funds for mine closure and re...
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56% Bias Score
The Gambia to Regulate Mechanic Workshops, Address Car Dumping
Gambian Minister Hamat N.K. Bah announced government action against unregulated mechanic workshops and car dumping due to environmental hazards, emphasizing local council responsibility and the creation of designated areas nationwide.
The Gambia to Regulate Mechanic Workshops, Address Car Dumping
Gambian Minister Hamat N.K. Bah announced government action against unregulated mechanic workshops and car dumping due to environmental hazards, emphasizing local council responsibility and the creation of designated areas nationwide.
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40% Bias Score
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