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Hawaii Imposes New Taxes on Lodging and Cruises to Fund Environmental Protection
Hawaii lawmakers approved a bill raising the state lodging tax by 0.75% and imposing an 11% tax on cruise ship bills to generate nearly $100 million annually for environmental protection and climate change mitigation, including beach restoration and removing flammable invasive grasses.
Hawaii Imposes New Taxes on Lodging and Cruises to Fund Environmental Protection
Hawaii lawmakers approved a bill raising the state lodging tax by 0.75% and imposing an 11% tax on cruise ship bills to generate nearly $100 million annually for environmental protection and climate change mitigation, including beach restoration and removing flammable invasive grasses.
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40% Bias Score
Hawaii Increases Lodging Tax to Fund Climate Change Mitigation
Hawaii lawmakers passed a bill raising the lodging tax by 0.75% and imposing a new 11% cruise ship tax, generating nearly $100 million annually for environmental protection and climate change mitigation, including beach restoration, wildfire prevention and roof reinforcement.
Hawaii Increases Lodging Tax to Fund Climate Change Mitigation
Hawaii lawmakers passed a bill raising the lodging tax by 0.75% and imposing a new 11% cruise ship tax, generating nearly $100 million annually for environmental protection and climate change mitigation, including beach restoration, wildfire prevention and roof reinforcement.
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32% Bias Score
Jakarta Mandates Civil Servants to Use Public Transport Weekly
Jakarta's regional government mandated civil servants to use public transport every Wednesday starting April 30th, 2023, aiming to encourage public transport use, although it won't immediately reduce traffic congestion; LRT Jabodebek ridership reached a high of 104,453 on April 30th, 2025.
Jakarta Mandates Civil Servants to Use Public Transport Weekly
Jakarta's regional government mandated civil servants to use public transport every Wednesday starting April 30th, 2023, aiming to encourage public transport use, although it won't immediately reduce traffic congestion; LRT Jabodebek ridership reached a high of 104,453 on April 30th, 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Sachsen-Anhalt Expands Climate Management Despite Funding, Staffing Challenges
Over 30 climate managers are now working in Sachsen-Anhalt municipalities, but their impact varies due to funding and staffing limitations, highlighting the urgent need for climate action in the face of extreme weather events like recent storms in Harz.
Sachsen-Anhalt Expands Climate Management Despite Funding, Staffing Challenges
Over 30 climate managers are now working in Sachsen-Anhalt municipalities, but their impact varies due to funding and staffing limitations, highlighting the urgent need for climate action in the face of extreme weather events like recent storms in Harz.
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36% Bias Score
Drones Improve Safety and Reduce Waste on Mount Everest
To improve safety and reduce environmental damage on Mount Everest, drones are now transporting supplies, carrying up to 20 kg at altitudes of up to 6000 meters; in 2023, 12 climbers died on Everest, and the use of drones aims to mitigate future risks.
Drones Improve Safety and Reduce Waste on Mount Everest
To improve safety and reduce environmental damage on Mount Everest, drones are now transporting supplies, carrying up to 20 kg at altitudes of up to 6000 meters; in 2023, 12 climbers died on Everest, and the use of drones aims to mitigate future risks.
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40% Bias Score
Amsterdam Geothermal Project Highlights Growth and Challenges of Dutch Citizen Energy Cooperatives
Amsterdam's KetelhuisWG is constructing a geothermal heating network for 1,500 homes using a €7.7 million subsidy, reflecting a broader trend of growing citizen energy cooperatives in the Netherlands aiming for sustainable energy solutions, but facing government regulatory hurdles.
Amsterdam Geothermal Project Highlights Growth and Challenges of Dutch Citizen Energy Cooperatives
Amsterdam's KetelhuisWG is constructing a geothermal heating network for 1,500 homes using a €7.7 million subsidy, reflecting a broader trend of growing citizen energy cooperatives in the Netherlands aiming for sustainable energy solutions, but facing government regulatory hurdles.
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40% Bias Score
Family Offices: From Wealth Preservation to Legacy Building
Wealthy families are transitioning from focusing primarily on wealth preservation to a legacy-building approach that emphasizes purpose, impact investing, and incorporating family values into investment decisions, viewing their wealth as a platform for positive change.
Family Offices: From Wealth Preservation to Legacy Building
Wealthy families are transitioning from focusing primarily on wealth preservation to a legacy-building approach that emphasizes purpose, impact investing, and incorporating family values into investment decisions, viewing their wealth as a platform for positive change.
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32% Bias Score
ING Q1 2023 Profit Exceeds Expectations; €2 Billion Share Buyback Announced
ING, the Netherlands' largest bank, reported Q1 2023 profits of nearly €1.5 billion, exceeding analyst expectations despite an 8% year-on-year decrease; a €2 billion share buyback program was announced to optimize capital allocation and enhance shareholder returns.
ING Q1 2023 Profit Exceeds Expectations; €2 Billion Share Buyback Announced
ING, the Netherlands' largest bank, reported Q1 2023 profits of nearly €1.5 billion, exceeding analyst expectations despite an 8% year-on-year decrease; a €2 billion share buyback program was announced to optimize capital allocation and enhance shareholder returns.
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44% Bias Score
EU to Create Intergenerational Justice Index by 2026
The European Union is developing an index to measure countries' progress on intergenerational justice, aiming for a 2026 strategy that leverages existing EU funds and addresses growing youth disillusionment with democracy.
EU to Create Intergenerational Justice Index by 2026
The European Union is developing an index to measure countries' progress on intergenerational justice, aiming for a 2026 strategy that leverages existing EU funds and addresses growing youth disillusionment with democracy.
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24% Bias Score
UK Banks Invest \$100 Billion in 'Carbon Bomb' Projects
Between 2016 and 2023, nine London-based banks invested over \$100 billion in 117 'carbon bomb' projects across 28 countries, potentially releasing 420 billion tonnes of carbon emissions, jeopardizing international climate goals.
UK Banks Invest \$100 Billion in 'Carbon Bomb' Projects
Between 2016 and 2023, nine London-based banks invested over \$100 billion in 117 'carbon bomb' projects across 28 countries, potentially releasing 420 billion tonnes of carbon emissions, jeopardizing international climate goals.
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60% Bias Score
Clothing Waste: Consumers Return Synthetic Clothes to Retailers
Readers share their concerns about the environmental damage caused by synthetic clothing, suggesting solutions such as returning clothes to retailers, buying natural materials, and reducing consumption.
Clothing Waste: Consumers Return Synthetic Clothes to Retailers
Readers share their concerns about the environmental damage caused by synthetic clothing, suggesting solutions such as returning clothes to retailers, buying natural materials, and reducing consumption.
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40% Bias Score
Rome Hosts Sustainable Labor Festival to Tackle Italy's Workforce Challenges
The 2025 Sustainable Labor Festival in Rome, organized by HR LINK and Digital Horizon, will address the impact of AI, skills mismatches, and Gen Z values on the Italian labor market, aiming to improve job quality and productivity through collaboration between businesses and public policy.
Rome Hosts Sustainable Labor Festival to Tackle Italy's Workforce Challenges
The 2025 Sustainable Labor Festival in Rome, organized by HR LINK and Digital Horizon, will address the impact of AI, skills mismatches, and Gen Z values on the Italian labor market, aiming to improve job quality and productivity through collaboration between businesses and public policy.
Progress
44% Bias Score
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