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Portmán Bay: Government abandons cleanup, sparking political row
The Spanish government has abandoned attempts to clean up Portmán Bay, a site contaminated by 60 million tons of mining waste, sparking a political clash and raising health concerns among local residents.
Portmán Bay: Government abandons cleanup, sparking political row
The Spanish government has abandoned attempts to clean up Portmán Bay, a site contaminated by 60 million tons of mining waste, sparking a political clash and raising health concerns among local residents.
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20% Bias Score
Toxic Metals Found in UK Peatlands: Climate Change Threatens Release
Queen's University Belfast research reveals toxic heavy metals stored in UK peatlands, risking release into water sources due to wildfires and climate change; this necessitates large-scale peatland restoration to protect human and environmental health.
Toxic Metals Found in UK Peatlands: Climate Change Threatens Release
Queen's University Belfast research reveals toxic heavy metals stored in UK peatlands, risking release into water sources due to wildfires and climate change; this necessitates large-scale peatland restoration to protect human and environmental health.
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40% Bias Score
Widespread Arsenic Contamination Found in US Rice Samples
A new report reveals arsenic in 100% of US rice samples tested, with 25% exceeding federal limits for infant rice cereal; the study, by Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, also found cadmium, lead, and mercury in samples from 105 brands across 20 metro areas, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
Widespread Arsenic Contamination Found in US Rice Samples
A new report reveals arsenic in 100% of US rice samples tested, with 25% exceeding federal limits for infant rice cereal; the study, by Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, also found cadmium, lead, and mercury in samples from 105 brands across 20 metro areas, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
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40% Bias Score
Widespread Environmental Damage from Steel Slag Use in Dutch Construction Projects
An ILT investigation in the Netherlands revealed that steel slag, a byproduct of Tata Steel, caused environmental damage at nine out of ten inspected sites due to leaching heavy metals when in contact with water, potentially affecting human health; the lack of tracking and financial incentives for u...
Widespread Environmental Damage from Steel Slag Use in Dutch Construction Projects
An ILT investigation in the Netherlands revealed that steel slag, a byproduct of Tata Steel, caused environmental damage at nine out of ten inspected sites due to leaching heavy metals when in contact with water, potentially affecting human health; the lack of tracking and financial incentives for u...
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48% Bias Score
Kakhovka Dam Destruction: Toxic Timebomb and Uncertain Ecological Recovery
The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in June 2023 exposed 83,000 tonnes of heavy metals, causing immediate flooding and killing 84 people; while some wildlife has returned, long-term heavy metal contamination threatens human health via water supplies and complicates the ecosystem's recovery.
Kakhovka Dam Destruction: Toxic Timebomb and Uncertain Ecological Recovery
The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in June 2023 exposed 83,000 tonnes of heavy metals, causing immediate flooding and killing 84 people; while some wildlife has returned, long-term heavy metal contamination threatens human health via water supplies and complicates the ecosystem's recovery.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine War: $56.4 Billion Environmental Damage, Lasting Ecological Catastrophe
Russia's war on Ukraine has caused at least $56.4 billion in environmental damage in the first year alone, with 30% of protected areas affected and widespread contamination from munitions and destroyed infrastructure threatening long-term human health and ecosystem recovery.
Ukraine War: $56.4 Billion Environmental Damage, Lasting Ecological Catastrophe
Russia's war on Ukraine has caused at least $56.4 billion in environmental damage in the first year alone, with 30% of protected areas affected and widespread contamination from munitions and destroyed infrastructure threatening long-term human health and ecosystem recovery.
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24% Bias Score
Recall of Parashore Pear Slices Due to Lead and Cadmium Contamination
W.W. Industrial Group issued an urgent recall for its Parashore Pear Slices (15 oz cans, UPC #704817164237, lot 3700/01172 6122J) due to lead and cadmium contamination, potentially causing health issues including autism spectrum disorder; the product was distributed to Grocery Outlet stores nationwi...
Recall of Parashore Pear Slices Due to Lead and Cadmium Contamination
W.W. Industrial Group issued an urgent recall for its Parashore Pear Slices (15 oz cans, UPC #704817164237, lot 3700/01172 6122J) due to lead and cadmium contamination, potentially causing health issues including autism spectrum disorder; the product was distributed to Grocery Outlet stores nationwi...
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48% Bias Score
Widespread Arsenic Contamination Found in U.S. Rice
A report reveals arsenic contamination in 100% of 145 U.S. rice samples tested, with 25% exceeding federal limits for infant rice cereal; experts advise dietary diversification, label checking (for growing region), and specific cooking methods to reduce exposure.
Widespread Arsenic Contamination Found in U.S. Rice
A report reveals arsenic contamination in 100% of 145 U.S. rice samples tested, with 25% exceeding federal limits for infant rice cereal; experts advise dietary diversification, label checking (for growing region), and specific cooking methods to reduce exposure.
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40% Bias Score
Global Farmland Contaminated by Heavy Metals: Up to 17% Affected
A new study finds that up to 17% of global farmland contains excessive levels of heavy metals, impacting food safety and the health of 900 million to 1.4 billion people. The contamination is linked to both natural and human activities, with a significant "metal-rich corridor" spanning from Italy to ...
Global Farmland Contaminated by Heavy Metals: Up to 17% Affected
A new study finds that up to 17% of global farmland contains excessive levels of heavy metals, impacting food safety and the health of 900 million to 1.4 billion people. The contamination is linked to both natural and human activities, with a significant "metal-rich corridor" spanning from Italy to ...
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28% Bias Score
Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination Affects 14-17% of Global Cropland
Researchers estimate that 14-17% of global cropland (242m hectares) is contaminated by toxic heavy metals, exceeding safety thresholds and affecting 900 million to 1.4 billion people worldwide, primarily due to natural and human activities, with cadmium being the most prevalent metal.
Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination Affects 14-17% of Global Cropland
Researchers estimate that 14-17% of global cropland (242m hectares) is contaminated by toxic heavy metals, exceeding safety thresholds and affecting 900 million to 1.4 billion people worldwide, primarily due to natural and human activities, with cadmium being the most prevalent metal.
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32% Bias Score
Vale Accused of Contaminating Brazilian Indigenous Community
A lawsuit filed by Brazil's Federal Public Ministry accuses Vale mining company, the federal government, and Pará state of heavy metal contamination impacting 1,700 Xikrin do Cateté Indigenous people in Pará state, Brazil; Vale denies responsibility, citing judicial reports; the MPF demands immediat...
Vale Accused of Contaminating Brazilian Indigenous Community
A lawsuit filed by Brazil's Federal Public Ministry accuses Vale mining company, the federal government, and Pará state of heavy metal contamination impacting 1,700 Xikrin do Cateté Indigenous people in Pará state, Brazil; Vale denies responsibility, citing judicial reports; the MPF demands immediat...
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20% Bias Score
WWII-Era Plankton Extinction Found in French Port Sediment
Microscopic organisms unseen since before World War II were discovered in a French port, linked to wartime bombing and a 1947 cargo ship disaster releasing aluminum nitrate; sediment analysis reveals human history's impact on the planet.
WWII-Era Plankton Extinction Found in French Port Sediment
Microscopic organisms unseen since before World War II were discovered in a French port, linked to wartime bombing and a 1947 cargo ship disaster releasing aluminum nitrate; sediment analysis reveals human history's impact on the planet.
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24% Bias Score
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