Rising Seas Threaten Global Oil Exports
Rising sea levels threaten 13 major oil ports, jeopardizing 20% of global oil exports, with Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura and Yanbu ports particularly vulnerable to a projected 1-meter rise by 2070, highlighting the ironic impact of fossil fuel reliance on climate change.
Rising Seas Threaten Global Oil Exports
Rising sea levels threaten 13 major oil ports, jeopardizing 20% of global oil exports, with Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura and Yanbu ports particularly vulnerable to a projected 1-meter rise by 2070, highlighting the ironic impact of fossil fuel reliance on climate change.
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48% Bias Score
Italy's Energy Crisis: Renewables or Geopolitical Dependence?
Due to halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, Italy's energy prices surge, prompting its energy regulator ARERA to advocate for increased investment in renewable energy sources to reduce costs and enhance energy independence, contrasting with the UK's success (58% low-carbon electricity in 2024...
Italy's Energy Crisis: Renewables or Geopolitical Dependence?
Due to halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, Italy's energy prices surge, prompting its energy regulator ARERA to advocate for increased investment in renewable energy sources to reduce costs and enhance energy independence, contrasting with the UK's success (58% low-carbon electricity in 2024...
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52% Bias Score
UK Hits Record 58% Low-Carbon Electricity Generation in 2024
The UK generated a record 58% of its electricity from low-carbon sources in 2024, driven by a rapid increase in renewable energy and the complete phase-out of coal, with fossil fuels contributing only 29%.
UK Hits Record 58% Low-Carbon Electricity Generation in 2024
The UK generated a record 58% of its electricity from low-carbon sources in 2024, driven by a rapid increase in renewable energy and the complete phase-out of coal, with fossil fuels contributing only 29%.
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40% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Blocks Global Environmental Progress
Saudi Arabia's obstructionist tactics at multiple UN summits on climate change, biodiversity, plastic pollution, and desertification resulted in weak or failed agreements, highlighting the country's significant influence in delaying global environmental action despite its own vulnerability to climat...
Saudi Arabia Blocks Global Environmental Progress
Saudi Arabia's obstructionist tactics at multiple UN summits on climate change, biodiversity, plastic pollution, and desertification resulted in weak or failed agreements, highlighting the country's significant influence in delaying global environmental action despite its own vulnerability to climat...
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48% Bias Score
NY's Climate Superfund Act: Potential for Higher Energy Costs
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Climate Change Superfund Act, charging oil and gas companies up to $75 billion for past pollution to fund infrastructure repairs, but potentially raising energy costs for residents.
NY's Climate Superfund Act: Potential for Higher Energy Costs
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Climate Change Superfund Act, charging oil and gas companies up to $75 billion for past pollution to fund infrastructure repairs, but potentially raising energy costs for residents.
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64% Bias Score
Climate Change Caused 41 Extra Days of Dangerous Heat in 2024
A World Weather Attribution report reveals that climate change caused 41 extra days of dangerous heat globally in 2024, intensifying 26 of 29 studied extreme weather events that killed at least 3,700 people and displaced millions, underscoring the urgent need for a faster fossil fuel phase-out.
Climate Change Caused 41 Extra Days of Dangerous Heat in 2024
A World Weather Attribution report reveals that climate change caused 41 extra days of dangerous heat globally in 2024, intensifying 26 of 29 studied extreme weather events that killed at least 3,700 people and displaced millions, underscoring the urgent need for a faster fossil fuel phase-out.
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52% Bias Score
Fossil Fuel Groups Sue Vermont Over Climate Change Law
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute are suing Vermont over a new law making fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damages, arguing it's unconstitutional and preempted by federal law; Vermont is assessing costs from 1995-2024 and other states are following suit.
Fossil Fuel Groups Sue Vermont Over Climate Change Law
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute are suing Vermont over a new law making fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damages, arguing it's unconstitutional and preempted by federal law; Vermont is assessing costs from 1995-2024 and other states are following suit.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Criticizes UK Fossil Fuel Policy
Donald Trump criticized the UK's fossil fuel policy, urging increased North Sea oil production and the removal of windmills, following Apache Corporation's withdrawal from the North Sea by 2029 due to the UK's windfall tax and regulatory costs.
Trump Criticizes UK Fossil Fuel Policy
Donald Trump criticized the UK's fossil fuel policy, urging increased North Sea oil production and the removal of windmills, following Apache Corporation's withdrawal from the North Sea by 2029 due to the UK's windfall tax and regulatory costs.
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56% Bias Score
UK Fossil Fuel Plant Closures Highlight Green Transition Challenges"
The closures of Scotland's Grangemouth oil refinery, Port Talbot's blast furnace, and Vauxhall's Luton plant in 2024 resulted in the loss of thousands of jobs, highlighting the challenges of transitioning to a green economy and fueling political tensions.
UK Fossil Fuel Plant Closures Highlight Green Transition Challenges"
The closures of Scotland's Grangemouth oil refinery, Port Talbot's blast furnace, and Vauxhall's Luton plant in 2024 resulted in the loss of thousands of jobs, highlighting the challenges of transitioning to a green economy and fueling political tensions.
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52% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia's Obstructionism Weakens Global Climate Action
Saudi Arabia's obstructionism at multiple UN climate and environmental talks in 2024 led to weak agreements, highlighting its significant influence and the consequences for global climate action; experts cite its economic reliance on fossil fuels and potential links to the incoming US administration...
Saudi Arabia's Obstructionism Weakens Global Climate Action
Saudi Arabia's obstructionism at multiple UN climate and environmental talks in 2024 led to weak agreements, highlighting its significant influence and the consequences for global climate action; experts cite its economic reliance on fossil fuels and potential links to the incoming US administration...
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48% Bias Score
New York Law to Recover \$75 Billion from Climate Polluters
New York State's new law will make major climate polluters pay \$75 billion over 25 years for climate change costs, aiming to mitigate \$65,000 per household by 2050 and making it the second US state after Vermont to enact such legislation.
New York Law to Recover \$75 Billion from Climate Polluters
New York State's new law will make major climate polluters pay \$75 billion over 25 years for climate change costs, aiming to mitigate \$65,000 per household by 2050 and making it the second US state after Vermont to enact such legislation.
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40% 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