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UN Ocean Conference: High Seas Treaty Nears Ratification Amidst Calls for Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium
The UN Ocean Conference in Nice aims to implement concrete actions for ocean protection, including the soon-to-be-enforced High Seas Treaty, a moratorium on deep-sea mining supported by France and 30 countries, and expanded marine protected areas by the UK.
UN Ocean Conference: High Seas Treaty Nears Ratification Amidst Calls for Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium
The UN Ocean Conference in Nice aims to implement concrete actions for ocean protection, including the soon-to-be-enforced High Seas Treaty, a moratorium on deep-sea mining supported by France and 30 countries, and expanded marine protected areas by the UK.
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44% Bias Score
BEFF Concludes with Pledges for Urgent Ocean Protection
The Blue Economy Finance and Economics Forum (BEFF) concluded with leaders pledging global responsibility for ocean protection, driven by scientific evidence of marine ecosystem degradation and the need for immediate action, as highlighted by Prince William and President Macron.
BEFF Concludes with Pledges for Urgent Ocean Protection
The Blue Economy Finance and Economics Forum (BEFF) concluded with leaders pledging global responsibility for ocean protection, driven by scientific evidence of marine ecosystem degradation and the need for immediate action, as highlighted by Prince William and President Macron.
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52% Bias Score
UN Ocean Conference Launches in Nice, Emphasizing Urgent Need for Ocean Protection
A fleet of 30 research vessels will sail in Nice, France, to launch the third UN Ocean Conference, "Ocean Wonders," emphasizing the need for stronger ocean protection and the ratification of the High Seas Treaty to protect international waters, currently only 2.7% protected.
UN Ocean Conference Launches in Nice, Emphasizing Urgent Need for Ocean Protection
A fleet of 30 research vessels will sail in Nice, France, to launch the third UN Ocean Conference, "Ocean Wonders," emphasizing the need for stronger ocean protection and the ratification of the High Seas Treaty to protect international waters, currently only 2.7% protected.
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44% Bias Score
Macron Announces Ocean Protection Measures Amidst US Absence at Global Summit
French President Macron, alongside 50 world leaders, attends a World Oceans Day summit in Nice, France, addressing deep-sea mining, plastic pollution, and overfishing, with up to 5,000 security personnel ensuring safety, while the US absence and slow progress raise concerns.
Macron Announces Ocean Protection Measures Amidst US Absence at Global Summit
French President Macron, alongside 50 world leaders, attends a World Oceans Day summit in Nice, France, addressing deep-sea mining, plastic pollution, and overfishing, with up to 5,000 security personnel ensuring safety, while the US absence and slow progress raise concerns.
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40% Bias Score
EU Unveils Ocean Pact Amidst NGO Concerns
The European Commission launched the European Ocean Pact, a plan to improve ocean protection by unifying EU ocean policies, promoting sustainable blue economy, and supporting coastal communities; however, environmental NGOs criticize its lack of binding targets and enforcement mechanisms.
EU Unveils Ocean Pact Amidst NGO Concerns
The European Commission launched the European Ocean Pact, a plan to improve ocean protection by unifying EU ocean policies, promoting sustainable blue economy, and supporting coastal communities; however, environmental NGOs criticize its lack of binding targets and enforcement mechanisms.
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40% Bias Score
Endurance Swimmer Completes Martha's Vineyard Trek to Raise Shark Awareness
British-South African athlete Lewis Pugh became the first to swim around Martha's Vineyard (60 miles) in 12 days, raising awareness about shark conservation, coinciding with "Jaws'" 50th anniversary and highlighting the annual death of nearly 100 million sharks.
Endurance Swimmer Completes Martha's Vineyard Trek to Raise Shark Awareness
British-South African athlete Lewis Pugh became the first to swim around Martha's Vineyard (60 miles) in 12 days, raising awareness about shark conservation, coinciding with "Jaws'" 50th anniversary and highlighting the annual death of nearly 100 million sharks.
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36% Bias Score
UK to Expand Bottom Trawling Ban in English Waters
The UK government proposes expanding a ban on destructive bottom trawling in English waters by 12,000km2 to protect marine life and habitats, following warnings from Sir David Attenborough and amid a UN Ocean Conference.
UK to Expand Bottom Trawling Ban in English Waters
The UK government proposes expanding a ban on destructive bottom trawling in English waters by 12,000km2 to protect marine life and habitats, following warnings from Sir David Attenborough and amid a UN Ocean Conference.
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52% Bias Score
UN Ocean Conference Aims to Reverse Ocean Degradation
From October 9th to 14th, 2023, the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, brings together 130 countries to address warming, acidifying, and polluted oceans. Key goals include creating high-seas protected areas, reducing plastic waste, and implementing a deep-sea mining moratorium.
UN Ocean Conference Aims to Reverse Ocean Degradation
From October 9th to 14th, 2023, the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, brings together 130 countries to address warming, acidifying, and polluted oceans. Key goals include creating high-seas protected areas, reducing plastic waste, and implementing a deep-sea mining moratorium.
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32% Bias Score
UN Ocean Conference: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Degrading Oceans
The third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, aims to accelerate global action to protect the ocean, with discussions on deep-sea mining, bottom trawling, and the high seas treaty, despite concerns about the lack of binding commitments and sufficient funding.
UN Ocean Conference: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Degrading Oceans
The third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, aims to accelerate global action to protect the ocean, with discussions on deep-sea mining, bottom trawling, and the high seas treaty, despite concerns about the lack of binding commitments and sufficient funding.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Highlights Ocean Protection at UN Conference
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attends the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, highlighting Greece's commitment to ocean protection, sustainable resource management, and marine security, building on the 471 new commitments, totaling \$11 billion, secured at Greece's Our Ocean Conferen...
Greece Highlights Ocean Protection at UN Conference
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attends the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, highlighting Greece's commitment to ocean protection, sustainable resource management, and marine security, building on the 471 new commitments, totaling \$11 billion, secured at Greece's Our Ocean Conferen...
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20% Bias Score
Kerry: High Seas Treaty Failure Exacerbates Global Environmental Crisis
Former US Climate Envoy John Kerry criticizes the lack of global action to protect the high seas, citing illegal fishing, slavery, and smuggling as consequences of the absence of governing laws, and warns against the negative impacts of Trump administration policies on climate change mitigation effo...
Kerry: High Seas Treaty Failure Exacerbates Global Environmental Crisis
Former US Climate Envoy John Kerry criticizes the lack of global action to protect the high seas, citing illegal fishing, slavery, and smuggling as consequences of the absence of governing laws, and warns against the negative impacts of Trump administration policies on climate change mitigation effo...
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48% Bias Score
111 NGOs Demand Global Ban on Ocean Oil and Gas Exploration
More than 111 environmental organizations issued an open letter demanding a global ban on ocean oil and gas exploration due to its devastating impact on marine life and contribution to climate change, urging governments to adopt the ban at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, from June 9th to 13...
111 NGOs Demand Global Ban on Ocean Oil and Gas Exploration
More than 111 environmental organizations issued an open letter demanding a global ban on ocean oil and gas exploration due to its devastating impact on marine life and contribution to climate change, urging governments to adopt the ban at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, from June 9th to 13...
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52% Bias Score
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