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Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's electricity demand, despite warnings about climate change and pledges to transition away from fossil fuels.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's electricity demand, despite warnings about climate change and pledges to transition away from fossil fuels.
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44% Bias Score
BP and Shell Retreat from Renewable Energy Investments
BP and Shell are scaling back their renewable energy investments due to lower returns compared to fossil fuels, prioritizing shareholder value over aggressive climate targets, despite previously ambitious plans to reduce emissions. This shift comes as US oil companies outperform European counterpart...
BP and Shell Retreat from Renewable Energy Investments
BP and Shell are scaling back their renewable energy investments due to lower returns compared to fossil fuels, prioritizing shareholder value over aggressive climate targets, despite previously ambitious plans to reduce emissions. This shift comes as US oil companies outperform European counterpart...
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52% Bias Score
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
Global coal demand is set to hit a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024, driven by increased demand in Asia, particularly in China and India, despite warnings about environmental damage. The IEA predicts this high level will continue for three years.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
Global coal demand is set to hit a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024, driven by increased demand in Asia, particularly in China and India, despite warnings about environmental damage. The IEA predicts this high level will continue for three years.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Administration Study: Expanding LNG Exports Harms Consumers and Climate
The Biden administration released a report concluding that expanding LNG exports would raise energy prices for US consumers and worsen climate change, prompting a 60-day public comment period and potential legal challenges from the oil and gas industry.
Biden Administration Study: Expanding LNG Exports Harms Consumers and Climate
The Biden administration released a report concluding that expanding LNG exports would raise energy prices for US consumers and worsen climate change, prompting a 60-day public comment period and potential legal challenges from the oil and gas industry.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Administration Urges Supreme Court to Reject Appeals Blocking Climate Change Lawsuits
The Biden administration is urging the Supreme Court to reject oil companies' and Republican states' appeals to block climate change lawsuits, arguing the appeals lack merit and interfere with state authority to address public deception about climate change dangers.
Biden Administration Urges Supreme Court to Reject Appeals Blocking Climate Change Lawsuits
The Biden administration is urging the Supreme Court to reject oil companies' and Republican states' appeals to block climate change lawsuits, arguing the appeals lack merit and interfere with state authority to address public deception about climate change dangers.
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36% Bias Score
Trump to Reverse Biden's Green Energy Policies
President-elect Donald Trump plans to reverse several key climate policies enacted by the Biden administration, including withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, eliminating electric vehicle tax credits and mandates, and lifting the ban on new federal coal leases; these actions are likely to increase ...
Trump to Reverse Biden's Green Energy Policies
President-elect Donald Trump plans to reverse several key climate policies enacted by the Biden administration, including withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, eliminating electric vehicle tax credits and mandates, and lifting the ban on new federal coal leases; these actions are likely to increase ...
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64% Bias Score
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's increased electricity demand, despite commitments to reduce fossil fuels and warnings about catastrophic climate impacts.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's increased electricity demand, despite commitments to reduce fossil fuels and warnings about catastrophic climate impacts.
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48% Bias Score
Carbon Capture's Rise: A Climate Solution or Delay Tactic?
Currently, 50 commercial CCS facilities capture only 0.1% of global CO2 emissions; however, its inclusion in global climate plans and significant lobbying efforts by the fossil fuel industry are driving a massive expansion despite concerns about its effectiveness as a climate solution.
Carbon Capture's Rise: A Climate Solution or Delay Tactic?
Currently, 50 commercial CCS facilities capture only 0.1% of global CO2 emissions; however, its inclusion in global climate plans and significant lobbying efforts by the fossil fuel industry are driving a massive expansion despite concerns about its effectiveness as a climate solution.
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68% Bias Score
NAB CEO Optimistic About 2025 Despite Legal Challenges and Fossil Fuel Financing Concerns
NAB CEO Andrew Irvine expressed confidence in Australia's economic outlook for 2025, citing interest rate cuts and a strong jobs market, while facing legal action for allegedly failing vulnerable customers and shareholders rejecting a resolution to curb fossil fuel financing.
NAB CEO Optimistic About 2025 Despite Legal Challenges and Fossil Fuel Financing Concerns
NAB CEO Andrew Irvine expressed confidence in Australia's economic outlook for 2025, citing interest rate cuts and a strong jobs market, while facing legal action for allegedly failing vulnerable customers and shareholders rejecting a resolution to curb fossil fuel financing.
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48% Bias Score
UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse in Busan
The UN's December 1st, 2024, Busan meeting to create an international treaty against plastic pollution failed due to Saudi Arabia's objection and a demand for complete renegotiation, delaying the treaty until 2025 and jeopardizing global efforts to curb plastic pollution.
UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse in Busan
The UN's December 1st, 2024, Busan meeting to create an international treaty against plastic pollution failed due to Saudi Arabia's objection and a demand for complete renegotiation, delaying the treaty until 2025 and jeopardizing global efforts to curb plastic pollution.
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52% Bias Score
Shell-Greenpeace Lawsuit Settled: Greenpeace to Donate to Charity, Restrict Future Actions
Shell and Greenpeace settled a lawsuit after Greenpeace activists occupied a Shell oil rig; Greenpeace will donate £300,000 to charity and avoid similar actions near specified North Sea platforms for 5-10 years, but will continue campaigning against Shell.
Shell-Greenpeace Lawsuit Settled: Greenpeace to Donate to Charity, Restrict Future Actions
Shell and Greenpeace settled a lawsuit after Greenpeace activists occupied a Shell oil rig; Greenpeace will donate £300,000 to charity and avoid similar actions near specified North Sea platforms for 5-10 years, but will continue campaigning against Shell.
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52% Bias Score
Texas's Economic Boom Faces a Looming Water Crisis
Texas's booming economy, fueled by fossil fuels, faces a severe water crisis due to a climate-change-exacerbated drought, threatening agriculture and potentially causing $160 billion in annual economic losses by 2030 without significant infrastructure investment.
Texas's Economic Boom Faces a Looming Water Crisis
Texas's booming economy, fueled by fossil fuels, faces a severe water crisis due to a climate-change-exacerbated drought, threatening agriculture and potentially causing $160 billion in annual economic losses by 2030 without significant infrastructure investment.
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36% Bias Score
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