Trump Falsely Claims Military Intervention in California Water Supply
Donald Trump falsely claimed the US military turned on California's water supply; California officials denied this, stating federal pumps were restarted after maintenance; Trump's actions reflect his prioritization of agricultural water use and criticism of California's water policies.
Trump Falsely Claims Military Intervention in California Water Supply
Donald Trump falsely claimed the US military turned on California's water supply; California officials denied this, stating federal pumps were restarted after maintenance; Trump's actions reflect his prioritization of agricultural water use and criticism of California's water policies.
Progress
48% Bias Score
California Wildfires Expose Critical Water Infrastructure Failures
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles exposed critical flaws in California's water infrastructure, including empty reservoirs and a dysfunctional water system, despite billions in allocated funds for improvements; Governor Newsom's claim of full reservoirs is contradicted by the 77% capacity of Shast...
California Wildfires Expose Critical Water Infrastructure Failures
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles exposed critical flaws in California's water infrastructure, including empty reservoirs and a dysfunctional water system, despite billions in allocated funds for improvements; Governor Newsom's claim of full reservoirs is contradicted by the 77% capacity of Shast...
Progress
48% Bias Score
McCrae Landslide: House Destroyed, Evacuations Ordered
A landslide in McCrae, Victoria destroyed a house, injuring a council worker and prompting the evacuation of 11 homes due to unstable ground conditions caused by underground water flows and soil erosion.
McCrae Landslide: House Destroyed, Evacuations Ordered
A landslide in McCrae, Victoria destroyed a house, injuring a council worker and prompting the evacuation of 11 homes due to unstable ground conditions caused by underground water flows and soil erosion.
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36% Bias Score
LA Wildfires: 24 Dead, 12,300 Structures Destroyed
The Los Angeles wildfires, which started January 7, have burned 40,300 acres, destroyed over 12,300 structures, and killed 24 people; Santa Ana winds, dry conditions, and insufficient water pressure hindered firefighting efforts.
LA Wildfires: 24 Dead, 12,300 Structures Destroyed
The Los Angeles wildfires, which started January 7, have burned 40,300 acres, destroyed over 12,300 structures, and killed 24 people; Santa Ana winds, dry conditions, and insufficient water pressure hindered firefighting efforts.
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20% Bias Score
Newsom's Wildfire Budget Cuts Scrutinized Amid Devastating Los Angeles Fires
California Governor Gavin Newsom's $101 million in budget cuts to seven wildfire prevention programs in June 2024 are under intense scrutiny following devastating fires in Los Angeles, as critics link insufficient brush clearance to the intensity of the blazes, raising questions about resource alloc...
Newsom's Wildfire Budget Cuts Scrutinized Amid Devastating Los Angeles Fires
California Governor Gavin Newsom's $101 million in budget cuts to seven wildfire prevention programs in June 2024 are under intense scrutiny following devastating fires in Los Angeles, as critics link insufficient brush clearance to the intensity of the blazes, raising questions about resource alloc...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Blames Biden, Newsom for Los Angeles Wildfires Amidst Accusations of Mismanagement
President-elect Donald Trump blamed President Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, claiming Newsom rejected a nonexistent "water restoration declaration." Newsom's office denied this, while Trump also accused Biden of withholding FEMA funds and criticized wate...
Trump Blames Biden, Newsom for Los Angeles Wildfires Amidst Accusations of Mismanagement
President-elect Donald Trump blamed President Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, claiming Newsom rejected a nonexistent "water restoration declaration." Newsom's office denied this, while Trump also accused Biden of withholding FEMA funds and criticized wate...
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56% Bias Score
Scottish Water Faces Backlash Over 9.9% Bill Hike Amidst CEO's High Pay
Scottish Water's bills are rising 9.9%, four times the inflation rate, due to increased severe weather events and necessary infrastructure upgrades; the CEO's £500,000 compensation and union action highlight the controversy.
Scottish Water Faces Backlash Over 9.9% Bill Hike Amidst CEO's High Pay
Scottish Water's bills are rising 9.9%, four times the inflation rate, due to increased severe weather events and necessary infrastructure upgrades; the CEO's £500,000 compensation and union action highlight the controversy.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Netherlands Faces Looming Drinking Water Shortage
The Netherlands faces a potential drinking water shortage by 2030, with three regions already deficient, prompting a national action plan to secure 100 million cubic meters of additional water, although its success is uncertain.
Netherlands Faces Looming Drinking Water Shortage
The Netherlands faces a potential drinking water shortage by 2030, with three regions already deficient, prompting a national action plan to secure 100 million cubic meters of additional water, although its success is uncertain.
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40% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Lawsuit Alleges Negligence, Death Toll Reaches 24
Fueled by strong winds, wildfires near Los Angeles have claimed 24 lives and caused billions of dollars in damage; a lawsuit alleges negligence by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for leaving a large water reservoir empty, potentially worsening the disaster.
Los Angeles Wildfires: Lawsuit Alleges Negligence, Death Toll Reaches 24
Fueled by strong winds, wildfires near Los Angeles have claimed 24 lives and caused billions of dollars in damage; a lawsuit alleges negligence by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for leaving a large water reservoir empty, potentially worsening the disaster.
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40% Bias Score
LADWP CEO Blamed for Palisades Fire Water Shortages
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) CEO Janisse Quiñones, hired at a $750,000 annual salary, faces criticism for failures contributing to the devastating Palisades Fire, including a shut-down reservoir and broken fire hydrants, while her past at PG&E raises further concerns.
LADWP CEO Blamed for Palisades Fire Water Shortages
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) CEO Janisse Quiñones, hired at a $750,000 annual salary, faces criticism for failures contributing to the devastating Palisades Fire, including a shut-down reservoir and broken fire hydrants, while her past at PG&E raises further concerns.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump's False Claim on LA Wildfires and Water Shortage
President Trump's claim that California Governor Gavin Newsom blocked water access to fight the Los Angeles wildfires is false; the governor's office denies the existence of such a document. While some fire hydrants ran dry due to high demand, experts confirm no city-wide water shortage exists; the ...
Trump's False Claim on LA Wildfires and Water Shortage
President Trump's claim that California Governor Gavin Newsom blocked water access to fight the Los Angeles wildfires is false; the governor's office denies the existence of such a document. While some fire hydrants ran dry due to high demand, experts confirm no city-wide water shortage exists; the ...
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44% Bias Score
Desalinated Water Dilutes Foul-Tasting Tap Water in South-East Queensland
South-east Queensland is using desalinated water to improve the taste of tap water affected by an algae-produced compound, 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB), while dams are full; the Gold Coast desalination plant is operating at 70% capacity, producing 100 megalitres daily.
Desalinated Water Dilutes Foul-Tasting Tap Water in South-East Queensland
South-east Queensland is using desalinated water to improve the taste of tap water affected by an algae-produced compound, 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB), while dams are full; the Gold Coast desalination plant is operating at 70% capacity, producing 100 megalitres daily.
Progress
48% Bias Score