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Limitations of AQI in Assessing Wildfire Smoke's Health Risks
Los Angeles' air quality improved as the Palisades and Eaton wildfires were brought under control; however, the fires released numerous unmonitored toxic substances into the air, highlighting the limitations of the Air Quality Index (AQI) in fully assessing health risks.
Limitations of AQI in Assessing Wildfire Smoke's Health Risks
Los Angeles' air quality improved as the Palisades and Eaton wildfires were brought under control; however, the fires released numerous unmonitored toxic substances into the air, highlighting the limitations of the Air Quality Index (AQI) in fully assessing health risks.
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32% Bias Score
Anthropocene: Humanity's Geological Impact
Arte.TV's documentary, "Anthropocene, l'implacable enquête," examines human impact as a new geological era, showcasing Tunel Boca beach formed from industrial waste and the global spread of microplastics as evidence. The film explores various sites worldwide, revealing irreversible ecosystem changes...
Anthropocene: Humanity's Geological Impact
Arte.TV's documentary, "Anthropocene, l'implacable enquête," examines human impact as a new geological era, showcasing Tunel Boca beach formed from industrial waste and the global spread of microplastics as evidence. The film explores various sites worldwide, revealing irreversible ecosystem changes...
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40% Bias Score
Cleaning Up Europe's 'Forever Chemicals' Could Cost €2 Trillion
Cleaning up Europe's PFAS pollution will cost between €95 billion and €2 trillion over 20 years, according to a media investigation; the higher estimate is considered more realistic, emphasizing the need for emission restrictions and a coordinated European plan.
Cleaning Up Europe's 'Forever Chemicals' Could Cost €2 Trillion
Cleaning up Europe's PFAS pollution will cost between €95 billion and €2 trillion over 20 years, according to a media investigation; the higher estimate is considered more realistic, emphasizing the need for emission restrictions and a coordinated European plan.
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44% Bias Score
Massive Oil Spill in Kerch Strait Causes Environmental Emergency
A massive oil spill from two tankers damaged in a storm continues to spread in Russia's Krasnodar region and beyond, prompting an emergency response team deployment and accusations of negligence from Ukraine.
Massive Oil Spill in Kerch Strait Causes Environmental Emergency
A massive oil spill from two tankers damaged in a storm continues to spread in Russia's Krasnodar region and beyond, prompting an emergency response team deployment and accusations of negligence from Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
L.A. Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Prompting Health Warnings
Wildfires in Los Angeles County are causing thousands of evacuations and hazardous air quality, prompting health warnings and recommendations for protective measures like N95 or P100+ masks, especially for vulnerable populations.
L.A. Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Prompting Health Warnings
Wildfires in Los Angeles County are causing thousands of evacuations and hazardous air quality, prompting health warnings and recommendations for protective measures like N95 or P100+ masks, especially for vulnerable populations.
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20% Bias Score
24% of Freshwater Species Face Extinction Risk
A new study in Nature reveals that 24% of the roughly 23,500 freshwater animal species examined are at risk of extinction due to compounding threats like pollution, damming, and agricultural runoff, with the Amazon River facing significant dangers from deforestation and mining.
24% of Freshwater Species Face Extinction Risk
A new study in Nature reveals that 24% of the roughly 23,500 freshwater animal species examined are at risk of extinction due to compounding threats like pollution, damming, and agricultural runoff, with the Amazon River facing significant dangers from deforestation and mining.
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28% Bias Score
Athens Air Quality Shows Significant Improvement, But Challenges Remain
Athens' air quality, once among Europe's worst, has improved significantly over the last 20 years due to policy changes, infrastructure developments, and economic factors, but challenges from ozone, particulate matter, and traffic remain.
Athens Air Quality Shows Significant Improvement, But Challenges Remain
Athens' air quality, once among Europe's worst, has improved significantly over the last 20 years due to policy changes, infrastructure developments, and economic factors, but challenges from ozone, particulate matter, and traffic remain.
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24% Bias Score
Widespread PFAS Contamination in UK Demands Urgent Remediation
A report by the Environment Agency identified over 10,000 high-risk PFAS contamination sites across the UK, primarily linked to firefighting foams, manufacturing plants, and wastewater treatment, with potential annual cleanup costs reaching billions of pounds.
Widespread PFAS Contamination in UK Demands Urgent Remediation
A report by the Environment Agency identified over 10,000 high-risk PFAS contamination sites across the UK, primarily linked to firefighting foams, manufacturing plants, and wastewater treatment, with potential annual cleanup costs reaching billions of pounds.
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36% Bias Score
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
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Spreads, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns
A month after a storm damaged two tankers in the Kerch Strait, causing a major oil spill, over 155,000 tons of contaminated material has been collected, impacting the environment and trade routes. Ukraine accuses Russia of inadequate response.
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Spreads, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns
A month after a storm damaged two tankers in the Kerch Strait, causing a major oil spill, over 155,000 tons of contaminated material has been collected, impacting the environment and trade routes. Ukraine accuses Russia of inadequate response.
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36% Bias Score
IUCN Study: 24% of Freshwater Species Face Extinction
A new IUCN study finds 24% of over 23,000 freshwater species are at risk of extinction due to pollution (54%), dams (39%), agriculture (37%), and invasive species (28%), with climate change also a growing threat.
IUCN Study: 24% of Freshwater Species Face Extinction
A new IUCN study finds 24% of over 23,000 freshwater species are at risk of extinction due to pollution (54%), dams (39%), agriculture (37%), and invasive species (28%), with climate change also a growing threat.
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16% Bias Score
Liguria's 2024 Air Quality: Improvements and Persistent Challenges
In 2024, Liguria's air quality showed improvement, but nitrogen dioxide exceeded annual limits at two Genoa locations, ozone exceeded thresholds at several monitoring stations, and New Year's Eve fireworks caused a brief PM10 spike.
Liguria's 2024 Air Quality: Improvements and Persistent Challenges
In 2024, Liguria's air quality showed improvement, but nitrogen dioxide exceeded annual limits at two Genoa locations, ozone exceeded thresholds at several monitoring stations, and New Year's Eve fireworks caused a brief PM10 spike.
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36% Bias Score
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