Sydney Playground Temperatures Reach Dangerous Levels Amid Climate Change Concerns
On a seemingly moderate Sydney day, playground surface temperatures reached 98°F, posing a burn risk to children; research shows this is linked to climate change and necessitates urban adaptation strategies.
Sydney Playground Temperatures Reach Dangerous Levels Amid Climate Change Concerns
On a seemingly moderate Sydney day, playground surface temperatures reached 98°F, posing a burn risk to children; research shows this is linked to climate change and necessitates urban adaptation strategies.
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20% Bias Score
Istanbul Implements Steep İSPARK Parking Fee Hikes
Istanbul's İSPARK parking fees saw substantial increases, ranging from 12.82% to 49.07% in various zones, with a 99.91% rise in the Historic Peninsula and Kadiköy Wharf to curb traffic and promote public transit, effective January 1, 2025.
Istanbul Implements Steep İSPARK Parking Fee Hikes
Istanbul's İSPARK parking fees saw substantial increases, ranging from 12.82% to 49.07% in various zones, with a 99.91% rise in the Historic Peninsula and Kadiköy Wharf to curb traffic and promote public transit, effective January 1, 2025.
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44% Bias Score
"Berlin Removes 37 Parking Spots to Save Trees, Sparking Political Clash"
"To protect 18 Japanese schnurr trees in Berlin's Kreuzberg, the Green-led Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district removed 37 parking spots, replacing asphalt with soil to accommodate tree roots; this sparked controversy with the CDU, who criticized the lack of alternative solutions and the prioritization...
"Berlin Removes 37 Parking Spots to Save Trees, Sparking Political Clash"
"To protect 18 Japanese schnurr trees in Berlin's Kreuzberg, the Green-led Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district removed 37 parking spots, replacing asphalt with soil to accommodate tree roots; this sparked controversy with the CDU, who criticized the lack of alternative solutions and the prioritization...
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60% Bias Score
"Halkidiki Urban Planning Officials Arrested in Bribery Scandal"
"Intercepted conversations reveal a Halkidiki urban planning department bribery ring, with officials, including a department head and his daughter, arranging payments from €500 to €20,000 for approving illegal constructions, exploiting bureaucratic delays and staffing issues to establish a systemati...
"Halkidiki Urban Planning Officials Arrested in Bribery Scandal"
"Intercepted conversations reveal a Halkidiki urban planning department bribery ring, with officials, including a department head and his daughter, arranging payments from €500 to €20,000 for approving illegal constructions, exploiting bureaucratic delays and staffing issues to establish a systemati...
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48% Bias Score
Greek Court Strikes Down Parts of New Building Code
The Council of State ruled parts of Greece's New Building Code unconstitutional, impacting hundreds of properties and potentially unblocking stalled construction projects; Kifisia's mayor hailed the decision as a win for preserving the town's character.
Greek Court Strikes Down Parts of New Building Code
The Council of State ruled parts of Greece's New Building Code unconstitutional, impacting hundreds of properties and potentially unblocking stalled construction projects; Kifisia's mayor hailed the decision as a win for preserving the town's character.
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44% Bias Score
French Village Revitalization Project Raises Accessibility Concerns
The mayor of Vic-sur-Cère, France, is redesigning the town center to be car-free, creating green spaces and addressing concerns about accessibility for residents with mobility issues while aiming to revitalize the village.
French Village Revitalization Project Raises Accessibility Concerns
The mayor of Vic-sur-Cère, France, is redesigning the town center to be car-free, creating green spaces and addressing concerns about accessibility for residents with mobility issues while aiming to revitalize the village.
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44% Bias Score
DfI Meets Business Leaders to Tackle Belfast Traffic Congestion
The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland is meeting with Belfast business leaders on Monday to discuss solutions to the city's traffic congestion, with potential measures including incentivizing park and rides, and improving public transport.
DfI Meets Business Leaders to Tackle Belfast Traffic Congestion
The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland is meeting with Belfast business leaders on Monday to discuss solutions to the city's traffic congestion, with potential measures including incentivizing park and rides, and improving public transport.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Court Strikes Down Building Regulations Incentives
Greece's Council of State deemed incentives within the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, causing the Technical Chamber of Greece to express disappointment while the Hellenic Society for Environment and Culture voiced relief; the ruling impacts construction permits and environmental re...
Greek Court Strikes Down Building Regulations Incentives
Greece's Council of State deemed incentives within the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, causing the Technical Chamber of Greece to express disappointment while the Hellenic Society for Environment and Culture voiced relief; the ruling impacts construction permits and environmental re...
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28% Bias Score
UK Government's 1.5 Million New Home Plan
The UK government plans to build 1.5 million new homes in England over five years, prioritizing city regions with unaffordable housing, utilizing brownfield sites and some grey belt land, despite concerns from local councils about infrastructure and worker shortages.
UK Government's 1.5 Million New Home Plan
The UK government plans to build 1.5 million new homes in England over five years, prioritizing city regions with unaffordable housing, utilizing brownfield sites and some grey belt land, despite concerns from local councils about infrastructure and worker shortages.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Court Strikes Down Building Height Bonus Provisions
Greece's Council of State declared provisions of the New Building Regulations concerning height bonuses unconstitutional, requiring prior scientific studies assessing environmental impacts before granting such bonuses for new constructions; this decision excludes projects where work has demonstrably...
Greek Court Strikes Down Building Height Bonus Provisions
Greece's Council of State declared provisions of the New Building Regulations concerning height bonuses unconstitutional, requiring prior scientific studies assessing environmental impacts before granting such bonuses for new constructions; this decision excludes projects where work has demonstrably...
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48% Bias Score
NSW Approves $209 Million Build-to-Rent Tower, Bypassing Local Council
A $209 million, 43-story tower including 272 build-to-rent apartments, 10 affordable units, and 84 serviced apartments in Sydney's St Leonards was approved, reflecting NSW's expedited housing development plan bypassing local councils, causing controversy.
NSW Approves $209 Million Build-to-Rent Tower, Bypassing Local Council
A $209 million, 43-story tower including 272 build-to-rent apartments, 10 affordable units, and 84 serviced apartments in Sydney's St Leonards was approved, reflecting NSW's expedited housing development plan bypassing local councils, causing controversy.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Green Space Decreases 25% Since 2019
A new study reveals a 25% decrease in average green space per residential address in the Netherlands since 2019, despite government initiatives, impacting biodiversity and public health due to increased urbanization and insufficient funding for greening projects.
Dutch Green Space Decreases 25% Since 2019
A new study reveals a 25% decrease in average green space per residential address in the Netherlands since 2019, despite government initiatives, impacting biodiversity and public health due to increased urbanization and insufficient funding for greening projects.
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40% Bias Score