Reduced Low-Lying Clouds Exacerbated 2023 Record Temperatures
A new study in Science attributes the unexpectedly rapid global warming in 2023 to a reduction in low-lying clouds over oceans, reducing the Earth's albedo, increasing solar absorption, and leading to higher temperatures and increased precipitation; the study's authors warn that a self-reinforcing f...
Reduced Low-Lying Clouds Exacerbated 2023 Record Temperatures
A new study in Science attributes the unexpectedly rapid global warming in 2023 to a reduction in low-lying clouds over oceans, reducing the Earth's albedo, increasing solar absorption, and leading to higher temperatures and increased precipitation; the study's authors warn that a self-reinforcing f...
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32% Bias Score
Unprecedented Arctic Sea Ice Melt: Ice-Free Summers Possible Within Two Decades
A new study reveals Arctic sea ice is melting 12% per decade, potentially leading to ice-free summers within 9-20 years due to greenhouse gas emissions, significantly impacting global climate and ecosystems.
Unprecedented Arctic Sea Ice Melt: Ice-Free Summers Possible Within Two Decades
A new study reveals Arctic sea ice is melting 12% per decade, potentially leading to ice-free summers within 9-20 years due to greenhouse gas emissions, significantly impacting global climate and ecosystems.
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48% Bias Score
Record-Low Planetary Albedo Contributed to Unprecedented 2023-2024 Global Warming
A new study reveals that a record-low planetary albedo in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in low-level clouds, contributed significantly to the exceptionally warm temperatures of 2023 and 2024, exceeding many climate model predictions and potentially indicating a higher climate sensitivity than pr...
Record-Low Planetary Albedo Contributed to Unprecedented 2023-2024 Global Warming
A new study reveals that a record-low planetary albedo in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in low-level clouds, contributed significantly to the exceptionally warm temperatures of 2023 and 2024, exceeding many climate model predictions and potentially indicating a higher climate sensitivity than pr...
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24% Bias Score
Spain Links Valencia Floods to Climate Change in Landmark ICJ Hearing
Spain presented evidence to the ICJ linking climate change to the deadly Valencia floods, arguing for the court to consider human rights in its advisory opinion on climate responsibilities, with the US and China also outlining their climate action plans.
Spain Links Valencia Floods to Climate Change in Landmark ICJ Hearing
Spain presented evidence to the ICJ linking climate change to the deadly Valencia floods, arguing for the court to consider human rights in its advisory opinion on climate responsibilities, with the US and China also outlining their climate action plans.
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44% Bias Score
Arctic Ice Loss: First Ice-Free Day Imminent
Since 1979, the Arctic Ocean has lost roughly 80,000 square kilometers of ice annually; new research using advanced climate models predicts the first ice-free day (less than 1 million square kilometers of ice) will occur in August of the coming years, despite efforts to reduce emissions, opening mos...
Arctic Ice Loss: First Ice-Free Day Imminent
Since 1979, the Arctic Ocean has lost roughly 80,000 square kilometers of ice annually; new research using advanced climate models predicts the first ice-free day (less than 1 million square kilometers of ice) will occur in August of the coming years, despite efforts to reduce emissions, opening mos...
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36% Bias Score
Global Emissions Rise 1.3% in 2023, Despite COP29 Funding Pledge
A UN report reveals a 1.3% rise in global greenhouse gas emissions in 2023, despite COP29's $1.3 trillion pledge for emission reduction; wealthy nations committed $300 billion, deemed insufficient by developing countries, highlighting the conflict between economic growth and environmental protection...
Global Emissions Rise 1.3% in 2023, Despite COP29 Funding Pledge
A UN report reveals a 1.3% rise in global greenhouse gas emissions in 2023, despite COP29's $1.3 trillion pledge for emission reduction; wealthy nations committed $300 billion, deemed insufficient by developing countries, highlighting the conflict between economic growth and environmental protection...
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60% Bias Score
China's CO2 Rise Slightly Below Decade Average in 2023
China's 2023 atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration rose by 2.3 ppm, slightly below the past decade's average and mirroring the global increase; methane and nitrous oxide also increased, but less than global averages, according to the China Meteorological Administration's 2023 Greenhouse Gas Bulle...
China's CO2 Rise Slightly Below Decade Average in 2023
China's 2023 atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration rose by 2.3 ppm, slightly below the past decade's average and mirroring the global increase; methane and nitrous oxide also increased, but less than global averages, according to the China Meteorological Administration's 2023 Greenhouse Gas Bulle...
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24% Bias Score
2024 Global Temperature Exceeds 1.5-Degree Limit, Accelerated Warming Linked to Albedo Reduction
Despite La Niña's cooling effect, 2024's global temperature reached approximately 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree limit due to factors including a reduction in planetary albedo from decreased low-hanging clouds, potentially linked to air po...
2024 Global Temperature Exceeds 1.5-Degree Limit, Accelerated Warming Linked to Albedo Reduction
Despite La Niña's cooling effect, 2024's global temperature reached approximately 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree limit due to factors including a reduction in planetary albedo from decreased low-hanging clouds, potentially linked to air po...
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36% Bias Score
""Unprecedented Global Warming in 2023 Linked to Reduced Cloud Cover""
""In 2023, global temperatures reached record highs, exceeding predictions by 0.36 degrees Fahrenheit due to decreased cloud cover and increased solar radiation. This suggests a higher climate sensitivity and increased urgency in emission reduction efforts.""
""Unprecedented Global Warming in 2023 Linked to Reduced Cloud Cover""
""In 2023, global temperatures reached record highs, exceeding predictions by 0.36 degrees Fahrenheit due to decreased cloud cover and increased solar radiation. This suggests a higher climate sensitivity and increased urgency in emission reduction efforts.""
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20% Bias Score
Vanuatu Launches Landmark Climate Lawsuit at ICJ
Vanuatu's unprecedented climate lawsuit at The Hague's International Court of Justice seeks to establish legal accountability for UN member states on climate change, supported by over 100 countries and organizations, and driven by a compelling argument regarding the disproportionate impacts on vulne...
Vanuatu Launches Landmark Climate Lawsuit at ICJ
Vanuatu's unprecedented climate lawsuit at The Hague's International Court of Justice seeks to establish legal accountability for UN member states on climate change, supported by over 100 countries and organizations, and driven by a compelling argument regarding the disproportionate impacts on vulne...
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32% Bias Score
ICJ to Hear Landmark Climate Change Case
The International Court of Justice will begin hearing the largest case in its history on Monday, addressing states' legal obligations to combat climate change and support vulnerable nations, potentially setting a legal precedent for future climate action.
ICJ to Hear Landmark Climate Change Case
The International Court of Justice will begin hearing the largest case in its history on Monday, addressing states' legal obligations to combat climate change and support vulnerable nations, potentially setting a legal precedent for future climate action.
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40% Bias Score
Unprecedented Arctic Ice Melt in Svalbard Sets New Records
Greenpeace images show unprecedented Arctic ice melt in Svalbard, Norway, exceeding 2002 observations, with August 2024 temperatures averaging 11°C and July rainfall reaching 50 mm, five times the average melt rate, posing global risks.
Unprecedented Arctic Ice Melt in Svalbard Sets New Records
Greenpeace images show unprecedented Arctic ice melt in Svalbard, Norway, exceeding 2002 observations, with August 2024 temperatures averaging 11°C and July rainfall reaching 50 mm, five times the average melt rate, posing global risks.
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44% Bias Score