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Nestlé Faces Lawsuit Over Microplastic Contamination of Contrex and Hépar Water
Nestlé Waters faces legal action for allegedly contaminating Contrex and Hépar mineral water with microplastics from four illegal waste dumps in the Vosges region, containing 473,700 cubic meters of waste, resulting in levels 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than in other waters.
Nestlé Faces Lawsuit Over Microplastic Contamination of Contrex and Hépar Water
Nestlé Waters faces legal action for allegedly contaminating Contrex and Hépar mineral water with microplastics from four illegal waste dumps in the Vosges region, containing 473,700 cubic meters of waste, resulting in levels 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than in other waters.
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40% Bias Score
Harmful Algal Bloom Warning: Toxin Levels in Lake Erie Exceed Recreational Limits
A 160-mile cyanobacteria bloom in western Lake Erie, exceeding toxin limits in several areas, has prompted warnings from the NCCOS due to warmer temperatures and climate change exacerbating the typical seasonal bloom.
Harmful Algal Bloom Warning: Toxin Levels in Lake Erie Exceed Recreational Limits
A 160-mile cyanobacteria bloom in western Lake Erie, exceeding toxin limits in several areas, has prompted warnings from the NCCOS due to warmer temperatures and climate change exacerbating the typical seasonal bloom.
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40% Bias Score
Oder River Fish Stocks Recovering After 2022 Mass Kill
Three years after a mass fish kill in the Oder River, caused by high salinity, low water levels, high temperatures, and toxins from Prymnesium parvum algae, fish stocks are recovering, with a full recovery expected by 2026 or 2027, although fishing remains cautious.
Oder River Fish Stocks Recovering After 2022 Mass Kill
Three years after a mass fish kill in the Oder River, caused by high salinity, low water levels, high temperatures, and toxins from Prymnesium parvum algae, fish stocks are recovering, with a full recovery expected by 2026 or 2027, although fishing remains cautious.
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36% Bias Score
Alberta Coal Mine Pollution Regulations Failing, Study Shows
A study by Alberta government scientists found that regulations meant to prevent old coal mines from polluting waterways are failing, with high levels of contaminants like selenium harming aquatic life and potentially causing the extinction of endangered Athabasca Rainbow Trout; the study calls for ...
Alberta Coal Mine Pollution Regulations Failing, Study Shows
A study by Alberta government scientists found that regulations meant to prevent old coal mines from polluting waterways are failing, with high levels of contaminants like selenium harming aquatic life and potentially causing the extinction of endangered Athabasca Rainbow Trout; the study calls for ...
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52% Bias Score
River Charity Sues UK Government Over Thames Water's Pollution and Lack of Nationalization Policy
River Action is suing the UK environment secretary for failing to publish a policy on when to temporarily nationalize failing water companies, citing Thames Water's repeated serious pollution incidents as a clear case for special administration under the Water Industry Act 1991.
River Charity Sues UK Government Over Thames Water's Pollution and Lack of Nationalization Policy
River Action is suing the UK environment secretary for failing to publish a policy on when to temporarily nationalize failing water companies, citing Thames Water's repeated serious pollution incidents as a clear case for special administration under the Water Industry Act 1991.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Court Rules Livestock Farm Pollution Violates Fundamental Rights
A Spanish court ordered authorities to compensate residents near As Conchas reservoir for water contamination caused by nearby livestock farms, setting a European precedent for linking industrial farming pollution to fundamental rights violations.
Spanish Court Rules Livestock Farm Pollution Violates Fundamental Rights
A Spanish court ordered authorities to compensate residents near As Conchas reservoir for water contamination caused by nearby livestock farms, setting a European precedent for linking industrial farming pollution to fundamental rights violations.
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24% Bias Score
Nestlé Faces Trial for Illegal Waste Disposal, High Microplastic Levels in Bottled Water
Nestlé Waters faces trial in France from November 24-28 for maintaining four illegal waste sites totaling 473,700 cubic meters, resulting in dangerously high microplastic levels in Contrex and Hépar bottled water, 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than in rivers and lakes.
Nestlé Faces Trial for Illegal Waste Disposal, High Microplastic Levels in Bottled Water
Nestlé Waters faces trial in France from November 24-28 for maintaining four illegal waste sites totaling 473,700 cubic meters, resulting in dangerously high microplastic levels in Contrex and Hépar bottled water, 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than in rivers and lakes.
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48% Bias Score
Oder River Fish Population Recovering After 2022 Disaster
Three years after a mass fish die-off in the Oder River caused by golden algae and high salinity, fish populations are recovering, but full recovery is estimated for 2026-2027. Research into algae toxicity is ongoing, with German funding of over €4.8 million.
Oder River Fish Population Recovering After 2022 Disaster
Three years after a mass fish die-off in the Oder River caused by golden algae and high salinity, fish populations are recovering, but full recovery is estimated for 2026-2027. Research into algae toxicity is ongoing, with German funding of over €4.8 million.
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36% Bias Score
Lazio Coastal Water Pollution: 17 of 24 Sites Polluted
Goletta Verde's July 14-17th Lazio coastal water quality assessment found 17 of 24 sites polluted; 7 highly polluted sites were in Rome province (Santa Marinella, Cerveteri, Ladispoli, Ostia, Fiumicino, Ardea, Anzio, Nettuno), 1 in Viterbo province (Tarquinia), and 4 in Latina province (Latina, Form...
Lazio Coastal Water Pollution: 17 of 24 Sites Polluted
Goletta Verde's July 14-17th Lazio coastal water quality assessment found 17 of 24 sites polluted; 7 highly polluted sites were in Rome province (Santa Marinella, Cerveteri, Ladispoli, Ostia, Fiumicino, Ardea, Anzio, Nettuno), 1 in Viterbo province (Tarquinia), and 4 in Latina province (Latina, Form...
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24% Bias Score
Illegal Wastewater Discharges Disrupt German Treatment Plants
Illegal discharges of wastewater, including chemical substances and oil, severely disrupted wastewater treatment plants in Dietzenbach and Edertal Bergheim, Germany, causing high ammonium levels and near-catastrophic damage, respectively.
Illegal Wastewater Discharges Disrupt German Treatment Plants
Illegal discharges of wastewater, including chemical substances and oil, severely disrupted wastewater treatment plants in Dietzenbach and Edertal Bergheim, Germany, causing high ammonium levels and near-catastrophic damage, respectively.
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48% Bias Score
UK Expands Farming Scheme to Combat Water Pollution
The UK government will expand its Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme to pay farmers for cleaning up polluted waterways, addressing agricultural pollution that affects 40% of British lakes and rivers, with changes expected by the end of summer.
UK Expands Farming Scheme to Combat Water Pollution
The UK government will expand its Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme to pay farmers for cleaning up polluted waterways, addressing agricultural pollution that affects 40% of British lakes and rivers, with changes expected by the end of summer.
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32% Bias Score
Labour MP Suspended for Chalk Stream Protection Campaign
Labour MP Chris Hinchliff was suspended for leading a small rebellion against the planning bill to protect chalk streams in his constituency, prompting the government to later introduce similar amendments, highlighting internal party tensions on environmental policy.
Labour MP Suspended for Chalk Stream Protection Campaign
Labour MP Chris Hinchliff was suspended for leading a small rebellion against the planning bill to protect chalk streams in his constituency, prompting the government to later introduce similar amendments, highlighting internal party tensions on environmental policy.
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52% Bias Score
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