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Colombia's Water Fee System Reveals Massive Inconsistencies
A Colombian government report found massive inconsistencies in water usage fees, revealing that half of regional authorities failed to submit reports, and of those submitted, most contained calculation errors, impacting revenue collection and environmental protection.
Colombia's Water Fee System Reveals Massive Inconsistencies
A Colombian government report found massive inconsistencies in water usage fees, revealing that half of regional authorities failed to submit reports, and of those submitted, most contained calculation errors, impacting revenue collection and environmental protection.
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36% Bias Score
UN Population Count Likely Underestimated by Billions
A new study reveals that the UN's population estimate of 8.2 billion is likely far too low, potentially undercounting the global population by hundreds of millions or even billions due to inaccurate census data in less developed regions, significantly impacting resource management and policy.
UN Population Count Likely Underestimated by Billions
A new study reveals that the UN's population estimate of 8.2 billion is likely far too low, potentially undercounting the global population by hundreds of millions or even billions due to inaccurate census data in less developed regions, significantly impacting resource management and policy.
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48% Bias Score
Suriname Distributes Future Oil Revenue to Citizens via Unique "Royalties for All" Program
Suriname's government is distributing advance payments from future oil revenues to its citizens through a unique "Royalties for All" program, starting with the elderly and disabled, with broader distribution planned for 2028 when oil production begins from the GranMorgu offshore oil field.
Suriname Distributes Future Oil Revenue to Citizens via Unique "Royalties for All" Program
Suriname's government is distributing advance payments from future oil revenues to its citizens through a unique "Royalties for All" program, starting with the elderly and disabled, with broader distribution planned for 2028 when oil production begins from the GranMorgu offshore oil field.
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56% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Timber Harvest Down 4% in 2024
Baden-Württemberg's 2024 timber harvest totaled 10 million cubic meters, a 4% decrease from 2023 but exceeding the 2014-2023 average; reduced damaged wood harvesting, primarily due to insect infestations and storms, contributed significantly.
Baden-Württemberg Timber Harvest Down 4% in 2024
Baden-Württemberg's 2024 timber harvest totaled 10 million cubic meters, a 4% decrease from 2023 but exceeding the 2014-2023 average; reduced damaged wood harvesting, primarily due to insect infestations and storms, contributed significantly.
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16% Bias Score
Liberia: A Nation at an Inflection Point
Founded in 1847 by the American Colonization Society, Liberia, Africa's first republic, experienced a period of significant progress in the 1960s, followed by devastating civil wars and the Ebola epidemic. The country is now at an important inflection point, with significant mineral reserves and opp...
Liberia: A Nation at an Inflection Point
Founded in 1847 by the American Colonization Society, Liberia, Africa's first republic, experienced a period of significant progress in the 1960s, followed by devastating civil wars and the Ebola epidemic. The country is now at an important inflection point, with significant mineral reserves and opp...
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44% Bias Score
US May Grant First Deep-Sea Mining License, Defying International Law
The Metals Company seeks a US license for commercial deep-sea mining, potentially violating international law by mining the seabed for valuable metals needed for electric vehicle batteries, despite concerns about environmental damage and the slow progress of international regulations.
US May Grant First Deep-Sea Mining License, Defying International Law
The Metals Company seeks a US license for commercial deep-sea mining, potentially violating international law by mining the seabed for valuable metals needed for electric vehicle batteries, despite concerns about environmental damage and the slow progress of international regulations.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands confronts drought and electricity shortages
The Netherlands faces water and electricity shortages due to drought and high energy demand, prompting government interventions such as water restrictions and an energy-saving campaign; however, the long-term solution may lie in economic incentives combined with social equity measures.
Netherlands confronts drought and electricity shortages
The Netherlands faces water and electricity shortages due to drought and high energy demand, prompting government interventions such as water restrictions and an energy-saving campaign; however, the long-term solution may lie in economic incentives combined with social equity measures.
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32% Bias Score
EU Seeks to Boost Recycling Rates with New Circular Economy Act
The EU's upcoming Circular Economy Act aims to significantly increase the bloc's recycling rate, currently at 12%, by revising existing waste management rules and fostering circular competitiveness, including through a common waste market and increased recovery of critical raw materials.
EU Seeks to Boost Recycling Rates with New Circular Economy Act
The EU's upcoming Circular Economy Act aims to significantly increase the bloc's recycling rate, currently at 12%, by revising existing waste management rules and fostering circular competitiveness, including through a common waste market and increased recovery of critical raw materials.
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44% Bias Score
First Nations Demand Review of Resource Agreements Amidst Alberta Secession Talk
The Assembly of First Nations is demanding a federal review of nearly century-old natural resource transfer agreements following Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's introduction of a bill potentially leading to an Alberta separatist referendum, claiming that First Nations were never consulted on those ...
First Nations Demand Review of Resource Agreements Amidst Alberta Secession Talk
The Assembly of First Nations is demanding a federal review of nearly century-old natural resource transfer agreements following Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's introduction of a bill potentially leading to an Alberta separatist referendum, claiming that First Nations were never consulted on those ...
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44% Bias Score
Alberta Premier Signals Potential Secession Referendum Amid Federal Tensions
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, while personally opposing secession, stated she will respect Albertans' decision if the federal government continues its perceived attacks; this follows a recent bill lowering the threshold for provincial referendums and amid US trade threats.
Alberta Premier Signals Potential Secession Referendum Amid Federal Tensions
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, while personally opposing secession, stated she will respect Albertans' decision if the federal government continues its perceived attacks; this follows a recent bill lowering the threshold for provincial referendums and amid US trade threats.
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60% Bias Score
Global Warming Heightens Risk of Water Conflicts
Global warming intensifies existing water scarcity, increasing the risk of conflicts, particularly in regions like the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, where water resources are already strained, despite existing international agreements and technological solutions.
Global Warming Heightens Risk of Water Conflicts
Global warming intensifies existing water scarcity, increasing the risk of conflicts, particularly in regions like the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, where water resources are already strained, despite existing international agreements and technological solutions.
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12% Bias Score
Water Protests in Iran Disrupt Water Supplies to Yazd
Protests over water shortages in Isfahan, Iran, led to the destruction of two water pumping stations supplying Yazd, causing water cuts and escalating tensions among multiple provinces.
Water Protests in Iran Disrupt Water Supplies to Yazd
Protests over water shortages in Isfahan, Iran, led to the destruction of two water pumping stations supplying Yazd, causing water cuts and escalating tensions among multiple provinces.
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48% Bias Score
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