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Brazil's Fossil Fuel Power Plants: Environmental Concerns and Political Influences
Brazil's continued investment in fossil fuel-based thermal power plants is raising environmental concerns, with 2023 emissions from these plants surpassing those of São Paulo. Lobbying efforts and legislative 'jabuti' clauses further complicate the transition to cleaner energy sources.
Brazil's Fossil Fuel Power Plants: Environmental Concerns and Political Influences
Brazil's continued investment in fossil fuel-based thermal power plants is raising environmental concerns, with 2023 emissions from these plants surpassing those of São Paulo. Lobbying efforts and legislative 'jabuti' clauses further complicate the transition to cleaner energy sources.
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52% Bias Score
EU Energy Efficiency Improves Despite High Fossil Fuel Dependence
The European Union has significantly improved energy efficiency, increasing renewable energy's share to 19.5% while facing high fossil fuel import dependence (58.4%), with transport (32%) as the largest consumer, although road fuel and international flights haven't reached pre-2019 and pre-COVID lev...
EU Energy Efficiency Improves Despite High Fossil Fuel Dependence
The European Union has significantly improved energy efficiency, increasing renewable energy's share to 19.5% while facing high fossil fuel import dependence (58.4%), with transport (32%) as the largest consumer, although road fuel and international flights haven't reached pre-2019 and pre-COVID lev...
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12% Bias Score
Australia's Karratha Gas Plant Extension Faces Opposition Amid Environmental Concerns
Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the Karratha Gas Plant's operation until 2070, despite opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations due to its impact on ancient Aboriginal rock art and contribution to climate change; a final decision is pending.
Australia's Karratha Gas Plant Extension Faces Opposition Amid Environmental Concerns
Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the Karratha Gas Plant's operation until 2070, despite opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations due to its impact on ancient Aboriginal rock art and contribution to climate change; a final decision is pending.
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court Backs Utah Oil Railroad Expansion, Weakening Environmental Protections
The US Supreme Court unanimously approved a multibillion-dollar oil railroad expansion in Utah, overturning a lower court decision and limiting the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), potentially accelerating fossil fuel development and weakening environmental safeguards.
Supreme Court Backs Utah Oil Railroad Expansion, Weakening Environmental Protections
The US Supreme Court unanimously approved a multibillion-dollar oil railroad expansion in Utah, overturning a lower court decision and limiting the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), potentially accelerating fossil fuel development and weakening environmental safeguards.
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48% Bias Score
EU Energy Consumption Falls to Record Low Amidst Continued Fossil Fuel Dependence
The EU's total energy consumption fell by 4.1% in 2023 to a record low, driven by efficiency improvements, milder winters, and high fossil fuel prices; despite this, the EU remains heavily reliant on fossil fuel imports (67%), with renewable energy now at 19.5%.
EU Energy Consumption Falls to Record Low Amidst Continued Fossil Fuel Dependence
The EU's total energy consumption fell by 4.1% in 2023 to a record low, driven by efficiency improvements, milder winters, and high fossil fuel prices; despite this, the EU remains heavily reliant on fossil fuel imports (67%), with renewable energy now at 19.5%.
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44% Bias Score
Personal Finance's Outsized Role in Climate Change
Analysis reveals personal finance choices significantly impact climate change; shifting pension funds to sustainable options is 20 times more effective than individual actions like reducing air travel; 60 major banks committed €619 billion to fossil fuels in 2023, up to €6 trillion since the 2015 Pa...
Personal Finance's Outsized Role in Climate Change
Analysis reveals personal finance choices significantly impact climate change; shifting pension funds to sustainable options is 20 times more effective than individual actions like reducing air travel; 60 major banks committed €619 billion to fossil fuels in 2023, up to €6 trillion since the 2015 Pa...
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44% Bias Score
Woodside Gas Project Extension Approved Amid Environmental and Social Concerns
Australia's Environment Minister approved Woodside Energy's plan to extend its North West Shelf gas project until 2070, despite concerns about climate change, cultural heritage (Murujuga rock art), and the socio-economic disparity impacting nearby Aboriginal communities.
Woodside Gas Project Extension Approved Amid Environmental and Social Concerns
Australia's Environment Minister approved Woodside Energy's plan to extend its North West Shelf gas project until 2070, despite concerns about climate change, cultural heritage (Murujuga rock art), and the socio-economic disparity impacting nearby Aboriginal communities.
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60% Bias Score
Karratha Gas Plant Extension Sparks Environmental Controversy
Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the Karratha Gas Plant's operation until 2070, sparking controversy due to its alleged damage to ancient rock art and significant carbon emissions, facing opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations.
Karratha Gas Plant Extension Sparks Environmental Controversy
Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the Karratha Gas Plant's operation until 2070, sparking controversy due to its alleged damage to ancient rock art and significant carbon emissions, facing opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations.
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48% Bias Score
Karratha Gas Plant Extension Approved, Sparking Environmental and Cultural Concerns
Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the lifespan of the Karratha Gas Plant in Western Australia until 2070, despite concerns that emissions damage ancient rock art and contribute to climate change, sparking opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations.
Karratha Gas Plant Extension Approved, Sparking Environmental and Cultural Concerns
Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the lifespan of the Karratha Gas Plant in Western Australia until 2070, despite concerns that emissions damage ancient rock art and contribute to climate change, sparking opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations.
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64% Bias Score
Vaillant: Climate Change Through Human Stories
Following the recent California wildfires, John Vaillant, author of the Pulitzer-finalist "The Age of Fire", discussed his approach to writing about climate change, contrasting it with the despair-inducing narratives of other authors while highlighting the unavoidable impact of fossil fuels.
Vaillant: Climate Change Through Human Stories
Following the recent California wildfires, John Vaillant, author of the Pulitzer-finalist "The Age of Fire", discussed his approach to writing about climate change, contrasting it with the despair-inducing narratives of other authors while highlighting the unavoidable impact of fossil fuels.
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36% Bias Score
German Court Acknowledges Corporate Climate Liability, Dismissing Landmark Case
A German court dismissed a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against RWE for climate change-related damages, but acknowledged the legal principle of corporate liability for climate harms, potentially setting a precedent for future climate litigation.
German Court Acknowledges Corporate Climate Liability, Dismissing Landmark Case
A German court dismissed a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against RWE for climate change-related damages, but acknowledged the legal principle of corporate liability for climate harms, potentially setting a precedent for future climate litigation.
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40% Bias Score
Fossil Fuel CEO Blames Youth for Climate Change Amidst Company's Environmental Record
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O'Neill blamed young Australians for climate change, ignoring Woodside's recent oil spill and planned gas project expansion, which would significantly increase carbon emissions.
Fossil Fuel CEO Blames Youth for Climate Change Amidst Company's Environmental Record
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O'Neill blamed young Australians for climate change, ignoring Woodside's recent oil spill and planned gas project expansion, which would significantly increase carbon emissions.
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56% Bias Score
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