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PFAS Cleanup in Europe: €100 Billion Annual Cost Estimated
A new investigation reveals that cleaning up PFAS pollution across Europe could cost at least €100 billion annually, based on conservative estimates, and that industry lobbying is hindering stricter regulations.
PFAS Cleanup in Europe: €100 Billion Annual Cost Estimated
A new investigation reveals that cleaning up PFAS pollution across Europe could cost at least €100 billion annually, based on conservative estimates, and that industry lobbying is hindering stricter regulations.
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44% Bias Score
Record-Breaking $200 Million Raised for Trump's Inauguration
Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration is set to be the most expensive in US history, having already received over $200 million in donations from major corporations across various sectors, including automotive, technology, and finance, who seek to influence the new administration.
Record-Breaking $200 Million Raised for Trump's Inauguration
Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration is set to be the most expensive in US history, having already received over $200 million in donations from major corporations across various sectors, including automotive, technology, and finance, who seek to influence the new administration.
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52% Bias Score
Le Maire to Advise ASML on European Semiconductor Investment
Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire will advise Dutch semiconductor company ASML on European investment starting January 2025, following approval from France's public transparency authority with conditions to avoid conflicts of interest; this comes as ASML considers moving production to Fr...
Le Maire to Advise ASML on European Semiconductor Investment
Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire will advise Dutch semiconductor company ASML on European investment starting January 2025, following approval from France's public transparency authority with conditions to avoid conflicts of interest; this comes as ASML considers moving production to Fr...
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36% Bias Score
German Mid-Sized Businesses Anticipate Economic Downturn in 2025
A survey by the German Federation of Medium-Sized Businesses reveals that 80% of mid-sized companies expect a worsening economy in 2025; this comes amidst a backdrop of shrinking GDP, industrial crisis, and rising unemployment, prompting questions about the motives behind such claims.
German Mid-Sized Businesses Anticipate Economic Downturn in 2025
A survey by the German Federation of Medium-Sized Businesses reveals that 80% of mid-sized companies expect a worsening economy in 2025; this comes amidst a backdrop of shrinking GDP, industrial crisis, and rising unemployment, prompting questions about the motives behind such claims.
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56% Bias Score
Gonzales Compares Musk's Influence to a Prime Minister's in Government Funding Bill Negotiations
Rep. Tony Gonzales compared Elon Musk to a prime minister due to his significant influence on the government funding bill's revisions, praising Musk's vocal opposition that, along with President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance's opposition, led to a smaller version of the bill passing.
Gonzales Compares Musk's Influence to a Prime Minister's in Government Funding Bill Negotiations
Rep. Tony Gonzales compared Elon Musk to a prime minister due to his significant influence on the government funding bill's revisions, praising Musk's vocal opposition that, along with President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance's opposition, led to a smaller version of the bill passing.
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52% Bias Score
Scholz Opposes Impending EU Climate Penalties for Automakers
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is urging the EU to reconsider 2025 climate penalties for automakers, fearing financial strain on the industry, while environmental groups push to maintain regulations to promote electric vehicles; a planned EU dialogue seeks solutions.
Scholz Opposes Impending EU Climate Penalties for Automakers
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is urging the EU to reconsider 2025 climate penalties for automakers, fearing financial strain on the industry, while environmental groups push to maintain regulations to promote electric vehicles; a planned EU dialogue seeks solutions.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Inaugural Access Costs Double to \$1 Million
Major donors to Donald Trump's inaugural committee must now contribute \$1 million for direct access to him and Vice President-elect JD Vance, double the 2017 cost, reflecting increased demand and suggesting a shift towards private events for influence-peddling.
Trump Inaugural Access Costs Double to \$1 Million
Major donors to Donald Trump's inaugural committee must now contribute \$1 million for direct access to him and Vice President-elect JD Vance, double the 2017 cost, reflecting increased demand and suggesting a shift towards private events for influence-peddling.
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44% Bias Score
Opaque Lobbying Impacts Dutch Deposit Return Scheme
Due to successful lobbying by businesses, the expansion of the Dutch deposit return scheme lacks a mandatory return obligation for retailers, leaving consumers with prolonged inconvenience, despite initial requests from municipalities and NGOs in 2019; the government is investigating this.
Opaque Lobbying Impacts Dutch Deposit Return Scheme
Due to successful lobbying by businesses, the expansion of the Dutch deposit return scheme lacks a mandatory return obligation for retailers, leaving consumers with prolonged inconvenience, despite initial requests from municipalities and NGOs in 2019; the government is investigating this.
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40% Bias Score
Brussels' Elite Trade Power Lunches for Gym Workouts
In Brussels, high-end gyms like Aspria and ANIMO are becoming popular networking spots for EU officials and lobbyists, shifting the focus from traditional alcohol-fueled receptions to fitness-based interactions, reflecting a growing emphasis on wellness.
Brussels' Elite Trade Power Lunches for Gym Workouts
In Brussels, high-end gyms like Aspria and ANIMO are becoming popular networking spots for EU officials and lobbyists, shifting the focus from traditional alcohol-fueled receptions to fitness-based interactions, reflecting a growing emphasis on wellness.
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44% Bias Score
Record Corporate Donations Flood Trump's Inaugural Committee
Top CEOs and companies are donating millions of dollars to President-elect Trump's inaugural committee, exceeding previous records and signaling a strategy to influence the incoming administration, particularly in light of potential regulatory changes and Trump's emphasis on personal relationships.
Record Corporate Donations Flood Trump's Inaugural Committee
Top CEOs and companies are donating millions of dollars to President-elect Trump's inaugural committee, exceeding previous records and signaling a strategy to influence the incoming administration, particularly in light of potential regulatory changes and Trump's emphasis on personal relationships.
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56% Bias Score
UK Peers' Azerbaijan Trips Raise Human Rights Concerns
Two former UK political party leaders visited Azerbaijan, a trip funded by a businessman, raising human rights concerns due to Azerbaijan's authoritarian government, despite all trips being properly registered.
UK Peers' Azerbaijan Trips Raise Human Rights Concerns
Two former UK political party leaders visited Azerbaijan, a trip funded by a businessman, raising human rights concerns due to Azerbaijan's authoritarian government, despite all trips being properly registered.
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56% Bias Score
Carbon Capture's Rise: A Climate Solution or Delay Tactic?
Currently, 50 commercial CCS facilities capture only 0.1% of global CO2 emissions; however, its inclusion in global climate plans and significant lobbying efforts by the fossil fuel industry are driving a massive expansion despite concerns about its effectiveness as a climate solution.
Carbon Capture's Rise: A Climate Solution or Delay Tactic?
Currently, 50 commercial CCS facilities capture only 0.1% of global CO2 emissions; however, its inclusion in global climate plans and significant lobbying efforts by the fossil fuel industry are driving a massive expansion despite concerns about its effectiveness as a climate solution.
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68% Bias Score
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