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100 Million Children Face Unprecedented Heat Exposure Due to Insufficient Climate Action
A Save the Children report reveals that approximately 100 million children born in 2020 face unprecedented heat exposure due to insufficient climate action, with failure to meet the 1.5°C warming target resulting in 38 million more children affected by extreme heat compared to reaching that target.
100 Million Children Face Unprecedented Heat Exposure Due to Insufficient Climate Action
A Save the Children report reveals that approximately 100 million children born in 2020 face unprecedented heat exposure due to insufficient climate action, with failure to meet the 1.5°C warming target resulting in 38 million more children affected by extreme heat compared to reaching that target.
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32% Bias Score
Wealthiest 10% Responsible for Two-Thirds of Global Warming Since 1990
Researchers found that the wealthiest 10 percent of the global population caused two-thirds of global warming since 1990, disproportionately impacting vulnerable regions and necessitating policy changes targeting high-income emissions and investments.
Wealthiest 10% Responsible for Two-Thirds of Global Warming Since 1990
Researchers found that the wealthiest 10 percent of the global population caused two-thirds of global warming since 1990, disproportionately impacting vulnerable regions and necessitating policy changes targeting high-income emissions and investments.
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24% Bias Score
Houston Weather Office Faces Critical Staffing Shortages Ahead of Hurricane Season
Three Texas House Democrats warned of critical staffing shortages at the Houston-Galveston National Weather Service office, impacting 7 million residents, due to layoffs and retirements; they requested a plan to address this before hurricane season.
Houston Weather Office Faces Critical Staffing Shortages Ahead of Hurricane Season
Three Texas House Democrats warned of critical staffing shortages at the Houston-Galveston National Weather Service office, impacting 7 million residents, due to layoffs and retirements; they requested a plan to address this before hurricane season.
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52% Bias Score
New Zealand Declares Emergency Amidst Severe Storms
Strong winds and flooding caused a state of emergency in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week, as a low-pressure system brought gusts exceeding 90mph in Wellington and over 100mm of rain in 12 hours to some areas, while Europe experiences above-average temperatures.
New Zealand Declares Emergency Amidst Severe Storms
Strong winds and flooding caused a state of emergency in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week, as a low-pressure system brought gusts exceeding 90mph in Wellington and over 100mm of rain in 12 hours to some areas, while Europe experiences above-average temperatures.
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24% Bias Score
Deadly Storms and Flooding Across US Causes Widespread Damage and Multiple Fatalities
Severe thunderstorms and a derecho caused at least six deaths and widespread damage across more than a dozen US states on Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in flooding, power outages, and flight cancellations.
Deadly Storms and Flooding Across US Causes Widespread Damage and Multiple Fatalities
Severe thunderstorms and a derecho caused at least six deaths and widespread damage across more than a dozen US states on Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in flooding, power outages, and flight cancellations.
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24% Bias Score
Climate Change: Immediate Economic Impacts and Rising Financial Risks
Already impacting global markets, climate change caused $2.9 trillion in US weather-related damages since 1980, with accelerating losses and rising insurance costs; the Panama Canal drought alone impacted 5% of global trade.
Climate Change: Immediate Economic Impacts and Rising Financial Risks
Already impacting global markets, climate change caused $2.9 trillion in US weather-related damages since 1980, with accelerating losses and rising insurance costs; the Panama Canal drought alone impacted 5% of global trade.
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44% Bias Score
NOAA Retires Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters Database
NOAA has retired its billion-dollar weather disasters database, operational since 1980, which tracked over 400 events costing more than \$2.945 trillion; this decision, due to staff cuts and broader budget reductions, hinders public access to crucial climate-related data.
NOAA Retires Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters Database
NOAA has retired its billion-dollar weather disasters database, operational since 1980, which tracked over 400 events costing more than \$2.945 trillion; this decision, due to staff cuts and broader budget reductions, hinders public access to crucial climate-related data.
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52% Bias Score
Wealthiest 10% Caused Two-Thirds of Global Warming Since 1990: Study
A new ETH Zurich study published in Nature reveals that the wealthiest 10 percent of the global population have caused about two-thirds of human-induced global warming since 1990, contributing disproportionately to extreme weather events like century-heat waves, particularly in China and the USA; re...
Wealthiest 10% Caused Two-Thirds of Global Warming Since 1990: Study
A new ETH Zurich study published in Nature reveals that the wealthiest 10 percent of the global population have caused about two-thirds of human-induced global warming since 1990, contributing disproportionately to extreme weather events like century-heat waves, particularly in China and the USA; re...
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32% Bias Score
Flash Floods Force Evacuation of 1,800 Tourists from Petra
On Sunday, approximately 1,800 tourists were evacuated from the ancient city of Petra in Jordan due to flash floods caused by heavy rainfall; no injuries were reported, and the site temporarily closed.
Flash Floods Force Evacuation of 1,800 Tourists from Petra
On Sunday, approximately 1,800 tourists were evacuated from the ancient city of Petra in Jordan due to flash floods caused by heavy rainfall; no injuries were reported, and the site temporarily closed.
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12% Bias Score
US Storms Cause Multiple Deaths, Widespread Damage
Severe thunderstorms and a derecho caused at least six deaths and widespread damage across the US on Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in flight cancellations, power outages, and flooding in Oklahoma, which declared a state of emergency.
US Storms Cause Multiple Deaths, Widespread Damage
Severe thunderstorms and a derecho caused at least six deaths and widespread damage across the US on Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in flight cancellations, power outages, and flooding in Oklahoma, which declared a state of emergency.
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36% Bias Score
Record-Breaking UK Heatwave Prompts Wildfire and Water Safety Warnings
The UK recorded its warmest May start ever at 28°C in Kew Gardens, exceeding the 1990 record; this follows the sunniest April since 1910 and has led to wildfire warnings and a tragic drowning highlighting open water swimming dangers.
Record-Breaking UK Heatwave Prompts Wildfire and Water Safety Warnings
The UK recorded its warmest May start ever at 28°C in Kew Gardens, exceeding the 1990 record; this follows the sunniest April since 1910 and has led to wildfire warnings and a tragic drowning highlighting open water swimming dangers.
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32% Bias Score
Early Heatwaves Pummel South Asia, Exposing Climate Crisis
Unprecedented early heatwaves have hit India and Pakistan in April 2024, with temperatures soaring to 50°C in some areas, highlighting the accelerating climate crisis and the urgent need for adaptation and emission reduction.
Early Heatwaves Pummel South Asia, Exposing Climate Crisis
Unprecedented early heatwaves have hit India and Pakistan in April 2024, with temperatures soaring to 50°C in some areas, highlighting the accelerating climate crisis and the urgent need for adaptation and emission reduction.
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32% Bias Score
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