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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
Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Health Impacts and International Stalemate
The world faces a growing plastic pollution crisis, with 75% of 9.2 billion tons of produced plastic becoming waste; microplastics cause health issues, while international efforts to curb plastic production face setbacks from oil-producing nations.
Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Health Impacts and International Stalemate
The world faces a growing plastic pollution crisis, with 75% of 9.2 billion tons of produced plastic becoming waste; microplastics cause health issues, while international efforts to curb plastic production face setbacks from oil-producing nations.
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48% Bias Score
Biodiversarium: Combating Marine Ecosystem Crisis Through Research and Outreach
The Biodiversarium in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France, is a joint French-Spanish research center studying the impact of climate change and pollution on marine ecosystems, using innovative techniques and public outreach to address these challenges, including a focus on microplastics and phytoplankton.
Biodiversarium: Combating Marine Ecosystem Crisis Through Research and Outreach
The Biodiversarium in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France, is a joint French-Spanish research center studying the impact of climate change and pollution on marine ecosystems, using innovative techniques and public outreach to address these challenges, including a focus on microplastics and phytoplankton.
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28% Bias Score
Nestlé Faces Trial for Microplastic Contamination of Contrex and Hépar
Nestlé Waters faces trial in November for maintaining four illegal landfills in the Vosges, France, releasing microplastics that contaminated Contrex and Hépar bottled water with levels 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than those found in other waters.
Nestlé Faces Trial for Microplastic Contamination of Contrex and Hépar
Nestlé Waters faces trial in November for maintaining four illegal landfills in the Vosges, France, releasing microplastics that contaminated Contrex and Hépar bottled water with levels 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than those found in other waters.
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48% Bias Score
Nestlé Faces Trial for Illegal Waste Disposal, High Microplastic Levels in Bottled Water
Nestlé Waters faces trial in France from November 24-28 for maintaining four illegal waste sites totaling 473,700 cubic meters, resulting in dangerously high microplastic levels in Contrex and Hépar bottled water, 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than in rivers and lakes.
Nestlé Faces Trial for Illegal Waste Disposal, High Microplastic Levels in Bottled Water
Nestlé Waters faces trial in France from November 24-28 for maintaining four illegal waste sites totaling 473,700 cubic meters, resulting in dangerously high microplastic levels in Contrex and Hépar bottled water, 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than in rivers and lakes.
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48% Bias Score
Global Plastic Production Soars Despite Environmental Concerns
Global plastic production is rapidly increasing, exceeding recycling capacity and contributing significantly to climate change and pollution; despite bans in 140 countries, growth continues in regions like the US, China and others.
Global Plastic Production Soars Despite Environmental Concerns
Global plastic production is rapidly increasing, exceeding recycling capacity and contributing significantly to climate change and pollution; despite bans in 140 countries, growth continues in regions like the US, China and others.
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52% Bias Score
Daily Microplastic Inhalation: New Research Reveals Significant Health Threat
A new study finds humans inhale up to 68,000 microplastic particles daily, mostly indoors, due to poor ventilation and numerous plastic products; these tiny particles can penetrate deep into the lungs, posing significant health risks.
Daily Microplastic Inhalation: New Research Reveals Significant Health Threat
A new study finds humans inhale up to 68,000 microplastic particles daily, mostly indoors, due to poor ventilation and numerous plastic products; these tiny particles can penetrate deep into the lungs, posing significant health risks.
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40% Bias Score
Mediterranean Microplastic Pollution: A French Research Expedition
French scientists are investigating microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, which, despite its small size, contains 7% of the world's microplastics. The study analyzes the chemical composition and impact on marine life, highlighting the need for drastic production and chemical reduction.
Mediterranean Microplastic Pollution: A French Research Expedition
French scientists are investigating microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, which, despite its small size, contains 7% of the world's microplastics. The study analyzes the chemical composition and impact on marine life, highlighting the need for drastic production and chemical reduction.
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44% Bias Score
Nestlé Faces Trial for Illegal Landfills Causing Extreme Microplastic Water Contamination
Nestlé Waters faces trial for maintaining four illegal landfills in the Vosges, resulting in "incommensurable" microplastic pollution in Contrex and Hépar waters; tests revealed 515 mp/L in Contrex and 2096 mp/L in Hépar, far exceeding typical levels.
Nestlé Faces Trial for Illegal Landfills Causing Extreme Microplastic Water Contamination
Nestlé Waters faces trial for maintaining four illegal landfills in the Vosges, resulting in "incommensurable" microplastic pollution in Contrex and Hépar waters; tests revealed 515 mp/L in Contrex and 2096 mp/L in Hépar, far exceeding typical levels.
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48% Bias Score
Nestlé Faces Lawsuit Over Microplastic Contamination of Contrex and Hépar Water
Nestlé Waters faces legal action for allegedly contaminating Contrex and Hépar mineral water with microplastics from four illegal waste dumps in the Vosges region, containing 473,700 cubic meters of waste, resulting in levels 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than in other waters.
Nestlé Faces Lawsuit Over Microplastic Contamination of Contrex and Hépar Water
Nestlé Waters faces legal action for allegedly contaminating Contrex and Hépar mineral water with microplastics from four illegal waste dumps in the Vosges region, containing 473,700 cubic meters of waste, resulting in levels 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than in other waters.
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40% Bias Score
Microplastics Found in Human Testicles: A Wake-Up Call for Plastic Pollution Control
A study published in the Lancet found microplastics in every human testicle examined, alongside similar findings in dogs, raising concerns about fertility and inflammation; this discovery underscores the urgent need for effective plastic pollution control.
Microplastics Found in Human Testicles: A Wake-Up Call for Plastic Pollution Control
A study published in the Lancet found microplastics in every human testicle examined, alongside similar findings in dogs, raising concerns about fertility and inflammation; this discovery underscores the urgent need for effective plastic pollution control.
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72% Bias Score
Global Talks Aim to Curb Plastic Pollution Amid Rising Health Concerns
International negotiations in Geneva aim to create a global agreement to reduce plastic pollution by August 14th, driven by the discovery of increased microplastics in human organs and the urgent need to address the global plastic waste crisis.
Global Talks Aim to Curb Plastic Pollution Amid Rising Health Concerns
International negotiations in Geneva aim to create a global agreement to reduce plastic pollution by August 14th, driven by the discovery of increased microplastics in human organs and the urgent need to address the global plastic waste crisis.
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48% Bias Score
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