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Tata Steel Loses Court Case Over Harmful Coke Emissions
A Dutch court ruled against Tata Steel, upholding the rejection of a permit for raw coke emissions from its coke plant 2 due to violations of European regulations, potentially impacting the company's green steel production plans.
Tata Steel Loses Court Case Over Harmful Coke Emissions
A Dutch court ruled against Tata Steel, upholding the rejection of a permit for raw coke emissions from its coke plant 2 due to violations of European regulations, potentially impacting the company's green steel production plans.
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40% Bias Score
China Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Solid Waste Dumping
Chinese courts handed down prison sentences and fines to two individuals for illegally dumping over 4,800 metric tons of hazardous waste across provincial borders in Jiangsu, highlighting a zero-tolerance policy towards environmental harm and the costs associated with such crimes.
China Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Solid Waste Dumping
Chinese courts handed down prison sentences and fines to two individuals for illegally dumping over 4,800 metric tons of hazardous waste across provincial borders in Jiangsu, highlighting a zero-tolerance policy towards environmental harm and the costs associated with such crimes.
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36% Bias Score
Fashion's Pollution Crisis: Carbon Emissions, Water Contamination, and Microplastics
The fashion industry generates about 10% of global carbon emissions, exceeding that of international flights and maritime shipping; textile dyeing and treatment contribute 20% of global industrial water pollution; and 35% of ocean microplastics originate from synthetic textiles, highlighting the ind...
Fashion's Pollution Crisis: Carbon Emissions, Water Contamination, and Microplastics
The fashion industry generates about 10% of global carbon emissions, exceeding that of international flights and maritime shipping; textile dyeing and treatment contribute 20% of global industrial water pollution; and 35% of ocean microplastics originate from synthetic textiles, highlighting the ind...
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32% Bias Score
150+ Black Sea Beaches Closed Due to Oil Spill, Causing $1 Billion in Damage
Over 150 beaches on Russia's Black Sea coast remain closed due to oil contamination from a November tanker spill, impacting tourism and causing an estimated $1 billion in environmental damage; cleanup efforts continue.
150+ Black Sea Beaches Closed Due to Oil Spill, Causing $1 Billion in Damage
Over 150 beaches on Russia's Black Sea coast remain closed due to oil contamination from a November tanker spill, impacting tourism and causing an estimated $1 billion in environmental damage; cleanup efforts continue.
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48% Bias Score
Global Plastic Production Soars, Recycling Remains Low
A new study reveals that global plastic production in 2022 reached 400 million tons, with less than 10% derived from recycled materials; the highest per-capita consumption was in the US (216 kg), while China had the highest total consumption (80 million tons); only 38 million tons were recycled, whi...
Global Plastic Production Soars, Recycling Remains Low
A new study reveals that global plastic production in 2022 reached 400 million tons, with less than 10% derived from recycled materials; the highest per-capita consumption was in the US (216 kg), while China had the highest total consumption (80 million tons); only 38 million tons were recycled, whi...
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40% Bias Score
Anthocyanin-Rich Foods May Counteract Microplastic Damage
A review of 89 studies suggests anthocyanins, antioxidants in deeply colored fruits and vegetables, may neutralize free radicals released by microplastics, reducing cellular damage and inflammation; further research is needed in humans.
Anthocyanin-Rich Foods May Counteract Microplastic Damage
A review of 89 studies suggests anthocyanins, antioxidants in deeply colored fruits and vegetables, may neutralize free radicals released by microplastics, reducing cellular damage and inflammation; further research is needed in humans.
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40% Bias Score
China Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Solid Waste Dumping
On World Earth Day, Chinese courts announced a strengthened crackdown on illegal solid waste dumping, exemplified by a Jiangsu case sentencing two individuals to prison for illegally dumping over 4,800 metric tons of hazardous waste across provincial borders, incurring a 1.7 million yuan cleanup cos...
China Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Solid Waste Dumping
On World Earth Day, Chinese courts announced a strengthened crackdown on illegal solid waste dumping, exemplified by a Jiangsu case sentencing two individuals to prison for illegally dumping over 4,800 metric tons of hazardous waste across provincial borders, incurring a 1.7 million yuan cleanup cos...
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40% Bias Score
2025 Goldman Environmental Prize Honors Grassroots Activists
The 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize recognized seven activists from around the world for their successful campaigns against environmental destruction, including stopping illegal waste dumping, preventing damaging port construction, and achieving legal personhood for the Marañón River in Peru.
2025 Goldman Environmental Prize Honors Grassroots Activists
The 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize recognized seven activists from around the world for their successful campaigns against environmental destruction, including stopping illegal waste dumping, preventing damaging port construction, and achieving legal personhood for the Marañón River in Peru.
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32% Bias Score
Fashion Waste Crisis: Landfills Visible From Space
The global fashion industry generates over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, creating massive landfills visible from space and overwhelming waste systems in developing countries where much of the discarded clothing ends up, polluting environments and harming communities.
Fashion Waste Crisis: Landfills Visible From Space
The global fashion industry generates over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, creating massive landfills visible from space and overwhelming waste systems in developing countries where much of the discarded clothing ends up, polluting environments and harming communities.
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48% Bias Score
Widespread Environmental Damage from Steel Slag Use in Dutch Construction Projects
An ILT investigation in the Netherlands revealed that steel slag, a byproduct of Tata Steel, caused environmental damage at nine out of ten inspected sites due to leaching heavy metals when in contact with water, potentially affecting human health; the lack of tracking and financial incentives for u...
Widespread Environmental Damage from Steel Slag Use in Dutch Construction Projects
An ILT investigation in the Netherlands revealed that steel slag, a byproduct of Tata Steel, caused environmental damage at nine out of ten inspected sites due to leaching heavy metals when in contact with water, potentially affecting human health; the lack of tracking and financial incentives for u...
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48% Bias Score
EU Pollution Reduction: Progress and Persistent Challenges
The European Union's second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report reveals progress in reducing pollution but persistent challenges remain, causing hundreds of thousands of premature deaths annually and harming ecosystems; the EU is implementing initiatives like the Zero Pollution package to a...
EU Pollution Reduction: Progress and Persistent Challenges
The European Union's second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report reveals progress in reducing pollution but persistent challenges remain, causing hundreds of thousands of premature deaths annually and harming ecosystems; the EU is implementing initiatives like the Zero Pollution package to a...
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16% Bias Score
Chevron Ordered to Pay $745 Million for Louisiana Wetland Pollution
A Louisiana jury ordered Chevron to pay $745 million for wetland pollution near New Orleans, stemming from Texaco's actions before Chevron's 2001 acquisition; this is the first of 42 similar cases.
Chevron Ordered to Pay $745 Million for Louisiana Wetland Pollution
A Louisiana jury ordered Chevron to pay $745 million for wetland pollution near New Orleans, stemming from Texaco's actions before Chevron's 2001 acquisition; this is the first of 42 similar cases.
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32% Bias Score
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