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Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Extended Amidst Deep Divisions
Negotiations for a UN treaty to curb plastic pollution, underway in Geneva, were extended to August 15th after a proposed draft was rejected; the extension reflects deep divisions between countries favoring strong regulations and those resisting them, with the global plastic production projected to ...
Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Extended Amidst Deep Divisions
Negotiations for a UN treaty to curb plastic pollution, underway in Geneva, were extended to August 15th after a proposed draft was rejected; the extension reflects deep divisions between countries favoring strong regulations and those resisting them, with the global plastic production projected to ...
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44% Bias Score
Global Plastic Crisis: EU Leads Efforts Amidst International Treaty Negotiations
Global plastic production reached over 400 million tons in 2021, with only 9% recycled, causing widespread microplastic pollution; the EU is implementing measures while negotiating a global treaty facing disagreements on upstream versus downstream approaches.
Global Plastic Crisis: EU Leads Efforts Amidst International Treaty Negotiations
Global plastic production reached over 400 million tons in 2021, with only 9% recycled, causing widespread microplastic pollution; the EU is implementing measures while negotiating a global treaty facing disagreements on upstream versus downstream approaches.
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36% Bias Score
70+ Countries Push for Global Plastic Production Cuts Amidst Opposition
Over 70 countries will jointly call for targets to reduce global plastic production and consumption at the U.N. Ocean Conference in Nice this week, while several petroleum-producing nations and Japan oppose manufacturing restrictions, highlighting the difficulty of reaching a consensus on a global t...
70+ Countries Push for Global Plastic Production Cuts Amidst Opposition
Over 70 countries will jointly call for targets to reduce global plastic production and consumption at the U.N. Ocean Conference in Nice this week, while several petroleum-producing nations and Japan oppose manufacturing restrictions, highlighting the difficulty of reaching a consensus on a global t...
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32% Bias Score
US Accuses China of Using AI in Military Bioweapons Research
The US State Department's report accuses China of using AI in military bioweapons research, focusing on two labs in Beijing and Lingbao, and cites similar concerns about Russia, North Korea, and Iran for violating the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention.
US Accuses China of Using AI in Military Bioweapons Research
The US State Department's report accuses China of using AI in military bioweapons research, focusing on two labs in Beijing and Lingbao, and cites similar concerns about Russia, North Korea, and Iran for violating the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico's Water Shortage Creates Tension with the U.S.
Mexico is failing to meet its water delivery commitments to the United States under the 1944 Treaty due to a severe drought affecting northern Mexico, causing tension between the two countries and potentially impacting agricultural communities in Texas.
Mexico's Water Shortage Creates Tension with the U.S.
Mexico is failing to meet its water delivery commitments to the United States under the 1944 Treaty due to a severe drought affecting northern Mexico, causing tension between the two countries and potentially impacting agricultural communities in Texas.
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48% Bias Score
South Africa Joins International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources
South Africa officially joined the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) on December 23, 2024, becoming the 154th contracting party, aligning with its national biodiversity conservation policies and fostering collaboration in global plant genetic resource...
South Africa Joins International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources
South Africa officially joined the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) on December 23, 2024, becoming the 154th contracting party, aligning with its national biodiversity conservation policies and fostering collaboration in global plant genetic resource...
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32% Bias Score
UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations Collapse in Geneva
International negotiations in Geneva to create a global treaty to combat plastic pollution failed on August 15 due to disagreements between nations regarding production limits and regulations, despite recognition that current plastic production and consumption are unsustainable.
UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations Collapse in Geneva
International negotiations in Geneva to create a global treaty to combat plastic pollution failed on August 15 due to disagreements between nations regarding production limits and regulations, despite recognition that current plastic production and consumption are unsustainable.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico-U.S. Water Dispute Intensifies Amid Devastating Drought
A devastating drought in northern Mexico, entering its 30th consecutive month without rain, has reduced the La Boquilla reservoir to 14% capacity, triggering a dispute with the U.S. over a 1944 water-sharing agreement; the U.S. threatens sanctions, while Mexico cites drought conditions.
Mexico-U.S. Water Dispute Intensifies Amid Devastating Drought
A devastating drought in northern Mexico, entering its 30th consecutive month without rain, has reduced the La Boquilla reservoir to 14% capacity, triggering a dispute with the U.S. over a 1944 water-sharing agreement; the U.S. threatens sanctions, while Mexico cites drought conditions.
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52% Bias Score
Mexico's Water Shortfall Threatens Texas Farms
A prolonged drought and aging infrastructure are hindering Mexico's ability to fulfill its water obligations to the U.S. under an 80-year-old treaty, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses for Texas farms and threatening the future of agriculture in the region.
Mexico's Water Shortfall Threatens Texas Farms
A prolonged drought and aging infrastructure are hindering Mexico's ability to fulfill its water obligations to the U.S. under an 80-year-old treaty, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses for Texas farms and threatening the future of agriculture in the region.
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40% Bias Score
US Threatens Sanctions Against Mexico Over Water Treaty Violation
The US is pressuring Mexico to meet its water delivery obligations under the 1944 treaty, threatening tariffs and sanctions due to Mexico's shortfall of over 1.3 million acre-feet, impacting South Texas farmers amidst a severe drought.
US Threatens Sanctions Against Mexico Over Water Treaty Violation
The US is pressuring Mexico to meet its water delivery obligations under the 1944 treaty, threatening tariffs and sanctions due to Mexico's shortfall of over 1.3 million acre-feet, impacting South Texas farmers amidst a severe drought.
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64% Bias Score
Amnesty International Calls for Global Treaty on Electric Impulse Weapons
Amnesty International's new report details the misuse of electric impulse weapons by law enforcement globally, citing cases of torture and ill-treatment in Iran, Lithuania, and the USA and calling for a global treaty to regulate their use.
Amnesty International Calls for Global Treaty on Electric Impulse Weapons
Amnesty International's new report details the misuse of electric impulse weapons by law enforcement globally, citing cases of torture and ill-treatment in Iran, Lithuania, and the USA and calling for a global treaty to regulate their use.
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40% 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
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