Trump's Energy Policy: A Complex Path Ahead
President-elect Trump's energy policy, despite his campaign promise to prioritize fossil fuels, faces challenges due to his appointees' mixed backgrounds in clean energy, the ongoing economic success of the oil industry under the Biden administration, and the growing need for electricity from source...
Trump's Energy Policy: A Complex Path Ahead
President-elect Trump's energy policy, despite his campaign promise to prioritize fossil fuels, faces challenges due to his appointees' mixed backgrounds in clean energy, the ongoing economic success of the oil industry under the Biden administration, and the growing need for electricity from source...
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40% Bias Score
Montana Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Climate Ruling
The Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the state's fossil fuel permitting policy, which does not consider greenhouse gas emissions, is unconstitutional, setting a precedent for climate action lawsuits; the decision was celebrated by young climate activists who brought the lawsuit...
Montana Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Climate Ruling
The Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the state's fossil fuel permitting policy, which does not consider greenhouse gas emissions, is unconstitutional, setting a precedent for climate action lawsuits; the decision was celebrated by young climate activists who brought the lawsuit...
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48% 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 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
UK University Fossil Fuel Bans Rise 30%
A 30% increase in UK universities banning fossil fuel companies from recruitment fairs this year reflects growing student and staff activism against climate change and the industry's shrinking social licence, impacting recruitment and investment policies.
UK University Fossil Fuel Bans Rise 30%
A 30% increase in UK universities banning fossil fuel companies from recruitment fairs this year reflects growing student and staff activism against climate change and the industry's shrinking social licence, impacting recruitment and investment policies.
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40% 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
Pakistan and Bahamas Join Push for Global Fossil Fuel Treaty
Pakistan and the Bahamas joined 13 other nations endorsing a proposed fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, aiming for a just global phase-out of fossil fuels, with wealthy nations leading the transition; momentum is growing with formal negotiations expected in 2025.
Pakistan and Bahamas Join Push for Global Fossil Fuel Treaty
Pakistan and the Bahamas joined 13 other nations endorsing a proposed fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, aiming for a just global phase-out of fossil fuels, with wealthy nations leading the transition; momentum is growing with formal negotiations expected in 2025.
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44% 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