Finland's Geothermal Breakthrough: On Track for 2030 Carbon Neutrality
Finland's Vantaa city launched its first geothermal plant, generating 2,600 megawatts of electricity and 1,400 MWh of heat annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 95% compared to fossil fuels and potentially enabling the country to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
Finland's Geothermal Breakthrough: On Track for 2030 Carbon Neutrality
Finland's Vantaa city launched its first geothermal plant, generating 2,600 megawatts of electricity and 1,400 MWh of heat annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 95% compared to fossil fuels and potentially enabling the country to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
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40% Bias Score
Davos Summit Reveals Contrasting Economic Outlooks: Europe's Resilience Amidst US Deregulation
A report from the Davos summit reveals contrasting economic outlooks: while American CEOs celebrated Trump's deregulation and tax cuts, European leaders expressed "peak pessimism" over the European economy's future in light of potential trade wars and a lack of international cooperation; however, th...
Davos Summit Reveals Contrasting Economic Outlooks: Europe's Resilience Amidst US Deregulation
A report from the Davos summit reveals contrasting economic outlooks: while American CEOs celebrated Trump's deregulation and tax cuts, European leaders expressed "peak pessimism" over the European economy's future in light of potential trade wars and a lack of international cooperation; however, th...
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48% Bias Score
China Dominates Global Shipbuilding for 15th Consecutive Year
China maintained its top position in global shipbuilding for the 15th consecutive year in 2024, accounting for 55.7% of the global volume, 74.1% of new orders, and 63.1% of the order backlog; exporting 5,804 ships, valued at $43.38 billion.
China Dominates Global Shipbuilding for 15th Consecutive Year
China maintained its top position in global shipbuilding for the 15th consecutive year in 2024, accounting for 55.7% of the global volume, 74.1% of new orders, and 63.1% of the order backlog; exporting 5,804 ships, valued at $43.38 billion.
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36% Bias Score
SPD Proposes €1 Billion to Boost Bavaria's Auto Industry
The SPD in Bavaria's state parliament proposed a €1 billion, two-year plan to boost the auto industry, using €900 million from state reserves and €100 million from a transformation fund, focusing on fast-charging stations (€500 million), battery technology (€250 million), and worker training (€125 m...
SPD Proposes €1 Billion to Boost Bavaria's Auto Industry
The SPD in Bavaria's state parliament proposed a €1 billion, two-year plan to boost the auto industry, using €900 million from state reserves and €100 million from a transformation fund, focusing on fast-charging stations (€500 million), battery technology (€250 million), and worker training (€125 m...
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48% Bias Score
Waste-Derived Material Enables Sustainable Battery Technology
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a method to convert triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO), a pharmaceutical waste product, into an energy storage agent for redox flow batteries, offering a more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries and mitigating the environmental impact of...
Waste-Derived Material Enables Sustainable Battery Technology
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a method to convert triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO), a pharmaceutical waste product, into an energy storage agent for redox flow batteries, offering a more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries and mitigating the environmental impact of...
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44% Bias Score
Chile's Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 183% in 2024
Electric vehicle sales in Chile soared 183% in 2024, reaching 4,500 units—nearly half the national fleet—due to lower prices, increased consumer demand, and supportive government policies like the Energy Efficiency Law, although the 2035 zero-emission goal remains distant.
Chile's Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 183% in 2024
Electric vehicle sales in Chile soared 183% in 2024, reaching 4,500 units—nearly half the national fleet—due to lower prices, increased consumer demand, and supportive government policies like the Energy Efficiency Law, although the 2035 zero-emission goal remains distant.
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36% Bias Score
Cold Fusion: A Viable Energy Alternative?
A letter to the Guardian argues that cold fusion (LENR) is no longer a discredited theory but a viable alternative energy source with several companies showing reliable energy production and governmental support from agencies such as APRA-E and Horizon 2020.
Cold Fusion: A Viable Energy Alternative?
A letter to the Guardian argues that cold fusion (LENR) is no longer a discredited theory but a viable alternative energy source with several companies showing reliable energy production and governmental support from agencies such as APRA-E and Horizon 2020.
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56% Bias Score
Northvolt's Collapse: A Setback for Europe's Green Tech Ambitions
The near-bankruptcy of Swedish battery maker Northvolt, despite substantial funding and government support, reveals the challenges Europe faces in competing with China's established dominance in battery technology, particularly given its rapid growth strategy and quality control issues resulting in ...
Northvolt's Collapse: A Setback for Europe's Green Tech Ambitions
The near-bankruptcy of Swedish battery maker Northvolt, despite substantial funding and government support, reveals the challenges Europe faces in competing with China's established dominance in battery technology, particularly given its rapid growth strategy and quality control issues resulting in ...
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56% Bias Score
US EV Sales Hit Record 20% in 2024, Facing Uncertain Future
In 2024, US sales of electric and hybrid vehicles reached 20% of the market (3.2 million units), with Tesla holding a 49% EV market share despite a decrease from the previous year; however, the incoming Trump administration may impact future sales due to potential changes to EV subsidies.
US EV Sales Hit Record 20% in 2024, Facing Uncertain Future
In 2024, US sales of electric and hybrid vehicles reached 20% of the market (3.2 million units), with Tesla holding a 49% EV market share despite a decrease from the previous year; however, the incoming Trump administration may impact future sales due to potential changes to EV subsidies.
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28% Bias Score
China's Booming Exports to Curb Inflation and Drive Green Transformation in 2025
China's foreign trade grew 4.9 percent year-on-year to $5.43 trillion in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by robust exports of mechanical and electrical products and resilient supply chains; this is expected to curb global inflation and drive green transformation, despite growing external risks.
China's Booming Exports to Curb Inflation and Drive Green Transformation in 2025
China's foreign trade grew 4.9 percent year-on-year to $5.43 trillion in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by robust exports of mechanical and electrical products and resilient supply chains; this is expected to curb global inflation and drive green transformation, despite growing external risks.
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52% Bias Score
Italian Startup Develops Safer, Sustainable Molten Salt Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Andrea Berti and Andrea Miotto's BatterIT project, a finalist in Red Bull Basement 2024, developed a hybrid engine using molten salt batteries offering increased safety, stability, and sustainability compared to lithium-ion batteries, potentially revolutionizing electric transportation.
Italian Startup Develops Safer, Sustainable Molten Salt Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Andrea Berti and Andrea Miotto's BatterIT project, a finalist in Red Bull Basement 2024, developed a hybrid engine using molten salt batteries offering increased safety, stability, and sustainability compared to lithium-ion batteries, potentially revolutionizing electric transportation.
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60% Bias Score
China Leads Latin America's Green Transportation Revolution
Santiago, Chile leads the world in electric bus adoption outside China, with 50% of its fleet to be electric by 2025, driven by Chinese manufacturers like BYD and Yutong, a trend replicated across Chile and in other Latin American capitals like Bogotá, leading to significant emission reductions and ...
China Leads Latin America's Green Transportation Revolution
Santiago, Chile leads the world in electric bus adoption outside China, with 50% of its fleet to be electric by 2025, driven by Chinese manufacturers like BYD and Yutong, a trend replicated across Chile and in other Latin American capitals like Bogotá, leading to significant emission reductions and ...
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48% Bias Score