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Divers Recover Hundreds of Kilograms of Ghost Nets off German Coast
Divers from Ghost Diving Germany recovered 150-200 kilograms of discarded fishing nets, known as ghost nets, from the North Sea near Spiekeroog island, highlighting the environmental threat posed by these nets to marine life and the need for their removal.
Divers Recover Hundreds of Kilograms of Ghost Nets off German Coast
Divers from Ghost Diving Germany recovered 150-200 kilograms of discarded fishing nets, known as ghost nets, from the North Sea near Spiekeroog island, highlighting the environmental threat posed by these nets to marine life and the need for their removal.
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20% Bias Score
East and Southeast Asia Faces 70% Surge in Plastic Waste by 2050
An OECD report warns of a nearly 70% increase in plastic waste leakage in East and Southeast Asia by 2050, reaching 14.1 million tons annually, primarily due to mismanaged waste and increased plastic consumption, unless ambitious actions are taken.
East and Southeast Asia Faces 70% Surge in Plastic Waste by 2050
An OECD report warns of a nearly 70% increase in plastic waste leakage in East and Southeast Asia by 2050, reaching 14.1 million tons annually, primarily due to mismanaged waste and increased plastic consumption, unless ambitious actions are taken.
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32% Bias Score
UK Beach Clean Shows 9.5% Rise in Plastic Pollution
The Marine Conservation Society's annual beach clean revealed a 9.5% increase in plastic pollution on UK beaches between 2023 and 2024, with a 19% rise in vapes and 74% more litter in summer months, highlighting the need for stronger policies to combat plastic waste harming wildlife.
UK Beach Clean Shows 9.5% Rise in Plastic Pollution
The Marine Conservation Society's annual beach clean revealed a 9.5% increase in plastic pollution on UK beaches between 2023 and 2024, with a 19% rise in vapes and 74% more litter in summer months, highlighting the need for stronger policies to combat plastic waste harming wildlife.
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40% Bias Score
High Pollutant Levels Found in Mediterranean Fin Whales
A study published in Environmental Science & Technology found high concentrations of various pollutants, including pharmaceuticals (paracetamol, diclofenac), UV filters, plastic additives (phthalates), and nicotine, in Mediterranean fin whales, suggesting potential health and reproductive risks, and...
High Pollutant Levels Found in Mediterranean Fin Whales
A study published in Environmental Science & Technology found high concentrations of various pollutants, including pharmaceuticals (paracetamol, diclofenac), UV filters, plastic additives (phthalates), and nicotine, in Mediterranean fin whales, suggesting potential health and reproductive risks, and...
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16% Bias Score
UN Ocean Conference Faces Challenges Amidst Overfishing and Policy Setbacks
The UN Ocean Conference in Nice, starting June 9th, aims to address overfishing and pollution harming marine life, but the absence of the US and France's recent environmental policy changes pose challenges to achieving meaningful progress.
UN Ocean Conference Faces Challenges Amidst Overfishing and Policy Setbacks
The UN Ocean Conference in Nice, starting June 9th, aims to address overfishing and pollution harming marine life, but the absence of the US and France's recent environmental policy changes pose challenges to achieving meaningful progress.
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48% Bias Score
Paraffin Clumps Wash Ashore on East Frisian Islands
White or yellow paraffin clumps washed ashore on Juist, Norderney, and Borkum islands in East Frisia, prompting investigation and clean-up efforts while the source remains unknown.
Paraffin Clumps Wash Ashore on East Frisian Islands
White or yellow paraffin clumps washed ashore on Juist, Norderney, and Borkum islands in East Frisia, prompting investigation and clean-up efforts while the source remains unknown.
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32% Bias Score
Overfishing and Pollution Devastate Mediterranean Sea, Threatening Coastal Communities
Fishermen in Libya and Egypt report drastically reduced fish catches due to industrial overfishing, plastic pollution (730 tons daily entering the Mediterranean according to the UN), sewage, and coastal development destroying spawning grounds; governments are slow to respond to their concerns.
Overfishing and Pollution Devastate Mediterranean Sea, Threatening Coastal Communities
Fishermen in Libya and Egypt report drastically reduced fish catches due to industrial overfishing, plastic pollution (730 tons daily entering the Mediterranean according to the UN), sewage, and coastal development destroying spawning grounds; governments are slow to respond to their concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Baltic Sea Ammunition Removal Pilot Project Begins"
A 30-day pilot project using the platform Baltic Lift is underway to remove approximately 15 tons of old ammunition from the seabed near Boltenhagen in Wismar Bay, Germany, part of a larger 100 million Euro initiative; environmental monitoring is in place to assess potential impact.
Baltic Sea Ammunition Removal Pilot Project Begins"
A 30-day pilot project using the platform Baltic Lift is underway to remove approximately 15 tons of old ammunition from the seabed near Boltenhagen in Wismar Bay, Germany, part of a larger 100 million Euro initiative; environmental monitoring is in place to assess potential impact.
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32% Bias Score
Northeast Atlantic Bans Ship Scrubber Wastewater Discharge
The Ospar Commission banned the discharge of scrubber wastewater from ships in the Northeast Atlantic after July 2027, a decision praised by environmental groups but criticized by shipping associations; the ban, formally adopted June 26th in Vigo, Spain, may expand to other zones in 2027.
Northeast Atlantic Bans Ship Scrubber Wastewater Discharge
The Ospar Commission banned the discharge of scrubber wastewater from ships in the Northeast Atlantic after July 2027, a decision praised by environmental groups but criticized by shipping associations; the ban, formally adopted June 26th in Vigo, Spain, may expand to other zones in 2027.
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40% 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
UN Ocean Conference Aims for \$100 Billion to Combat Global Ocean Crisis
The UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France (June 7-13) will bring together over 10,000 participants to address the global ocean crisis, aiming for \$100 billion in new funding and 60 ratifications of the high seas biodiversity treaty.
UN Ocean Conference Aims for \$100 Billion to Combat Global Ocean Crisis
The UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France (June 7-13) will bring together over 10,000 participants to address the global ocean crisis, aiming for \$100 billion in new funding and 60 ratifications of the high seas biodiversity treaty.
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40% Bias Score
EU Tightens Rules on Plastic Pellets to Curb Microplastic Pollution
The European Union has implemented a new regulation to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets, requiring certifications for companies handling over 1,500 tonnes annually and self-declarations for smaller firms; non-EU operators must also comply, aiming for a 74% reduction in pellet losse...
EU Tightens Rules on Plastic Pellets to Curb Microplastic Pollution
The European Union has implemented a new regulation to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets, requiring certifications for companies handling over 1,500 tonnes annually and self-declarations for smaller firms; non-EU operators must also comply, aiming for a 74% reduction in pellet losse...
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32% Bias Score
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