Victoria Faces Extreme Bushfire Threat Amid Forecast 100km/h Winds
A large bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park has burned over 44,000 hectares, forcing evacuations from Halls Gap; extreme 100km/h winds and 40°C temperatures are forecast for Thursday, leading to a statewide total fire ban and the deployment of over 100 interstate firefighters.
Victoria Faces Extreme Bushfire Threat Amid Forecast 100km/h Winds
A large bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park has burned over 44,000 hectares, forcing evacuations from Halls Gap; extreme 100km/h winds and 40°C temperatures are forecast for Thursday, leading to a statewide total fire ban and the deployment of over 100 interstate firefighters.
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32% Bias Score
West Coast Battered by Devastating Atmospheric River Storms
Atmospheric river storms pounded the West Coast, causing two deaths in California, a 150-foot section of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf to collapse, and widespread flooding and high winds; more storms are expected.
West Coast Battered by Devastating Atmospheric River Storms
Atmospheric river storms pounded the West Coast, causing two deaths in California, a 150-foot section of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf to collapse, and widespread flooding and high winds; more storms are expected.
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28% Bias Score
Record Floods in China Spur National Climate Adaptation Plan
In July 2024, record-breaking floods in China, including a major breach in Dongting Hu lake's flood defenses requiring 100,000 cubic meters of rock to repair and forcing 7,000 evacuations, prompted a national adaptation plan to address the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disaste...
Record Floods in China Spur National Climate Adaptation Plan
In July 2024, record-breaking floods in China, including a major breach in Dongting Hu lake's flood defenses requiring 100,000 cubic meters of rock to repair and forcing 7,000 evacuations, prompted a national adaptation plan to address the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disaste...
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28% Bias Score
Grampians Bushfire Grows to 34,000 Hectares as Heatwave Approaches
A bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park, sparked by lightning, has grown to 34,000 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting warnings as a heatwave approaches; meanwhile, Queensland recovers from severe flooding.
Grampians Bushfire Grows to 34,000 Hectares as Heatwave Approaches
A bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park, sparked by lightning, has grown to 34,000 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting warnings as a heatwave approaches; meanwhile, Queensland recovers from severe flooding.
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40% Bias Score
2024 Global Temperature Exceeds 1.5 Degrees Celsius, but Official Declaration Delayed
The global average temperature in 2024 surpassed the pre-industrial level by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first time on record, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, although the official declaration of exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree target is delayed due to t...
2024 Global Temperature Exceeds 1.5 Degrees Celsius, but Official Declaration Delayed
The global average temperature in 2024 surpassed the pre-industrial level by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first time on record, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, although the official declaration of exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree target is delayed due to t...
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48% Bias Score
Global Warming Exceeds 1.5°C Target, Intensifying Extreme Weather
Scientists confirm that the global temperature increase is exceeding the 1.5°C target set in the 2015 Paris Agreement, with 2024 marking the warmest year since 1881 and CO2 emissions rising by 0.8%; this is leading to more extreme weather events, as evidenced by devastating floods in Europe.
Global Warming Exceeds 1.5°C Target, Intensifying Extreme Weather
Scientists confirm that the global temperature increase is exceeding the 1.5°C target set in the 2015 Paris Agreement, with 2024 marking the warmest year since 1881 and CO2 emissions rising by 0.8%; this is leading to more extreme weather events, as evidenced by devastating floods in Europe.
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36% Bias Score
California's Extreme Weather: Floods, Fires, and a First-Ever Tornado Warning
Record rainfall exceeding one foot in parts of Northern California, coupled with the Franklin Fire displacing 20,000 people in Los Angeles County and a first-ever tornado warning in San Francisco, underscores California's vulnerability to extreme weather.
California's Extreme Weather: Floods, Fires, and a First-Ever Tornado Warning
Record rainfall exceeding one foot in parts of Northern California, coupled with the Franklin Fire displacing 20,000 people in Los Angeles County and a first-ever tornado warning in San Francisco, underscores California's vulnerability to extreme weather.
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44% Bias Score
California Storm Causes Death, Pier Collapse
A powerful storm caused flooding and high waves along California's central coast on Monday, resulting in one death, a partially collapsed pier, and several rescues; further high surf and wind warnings remain in effect.
California Storm Causes Death, Pier Collapse
A powerful storm caused flooding and high waves along California's central coast on Monday, resulting in one death, a partially collapsed pier, and several rescues; further high surf and wind warnings remain in effect.
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28% Bias Score
2024: Hottest Year on Record Exacerbates Climate Crisis
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, primarily due to continued reliance on fossil fuels, and causing significant environmental, economic, and social consequences; this necessitates urge...
2024: Hottest Year on Record Exacerbates Climate Crisis
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, primarily due to continued reliance on fossil fuels, and causing significant environmental, economic, and social consequences; this necessitates urge...
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40% Bias Score
Belfast City Airport Closed After Plane Crash-Landing
On December 22nd, an Aer Lingus plane crash-landed at Belfast City Airport due to strong winds, resulting in airport closure until Monday and flight diversions; no serious injuries were reported.
Belfast City Airport Closed After Plane Crash-Landing
On December 22nd, an Aer Lingus plane crash-landed at Belfast City Airport due to strong winds, resulting in airport closure until Monday and flight diversions; no serious injuries were reported.
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52% Bias Score
2024: Record Temperatures Fuel Intensified Extreme Weather Events
The year 2024 witnessed record-breaking global temperatures exceeding 2023, resulting in intensified extreme weather events—powerful hurricanes, devastating floods, widespread wildfires, and extreme heat—causing significant damage and displacement worldwide.
2024: Record Temperatures Fuel Intensified Extreme Weather Events
The year 2024 witnessed record-breaking global temperatures exceeding 2023, resulting in intensified extreme weather events—powerful hurricanes, devastating floods, widespread wildfires, and extreme heat—causing significant damage and displacement worldwide.
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52% Bias Score
2024 Global Temperature Exceeds 1.5 Degrees Celsius, but Official Breach of Paris Agreement Threshold Delayed
2024 marks the first year where the global average temperature exceeded the pre-industrial level by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, based on initial data from the EU climate service Copernicus; however, the official declaration of breaching the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree limit, as determined by a 2...
2024 Global Temperature Exceeds 1.5 Degrees Celsius, but Official Breach of Paris Agreement Threshold Delayed
2024 marks the first year where the global average temperature exceeded the pre-industrial level by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, based on initial data from the EU climate service Copernicus; however, the official declaration of breaching the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree limit, as determined by a 2...
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36% Bias Score