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China Begins Construction on World's Largest Hydropower Dam, Raising Geopolitical Concerns
China began construction on the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, sparking concern from India and Bangladesh due to potential downstream impacts on water resources, despite China's claims of minimal negative effects.
China Begins Construction on World's Largest Hydropower Dam, Raising Geopolitical Concerns
China began construction on the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, sparking concern from India and Bangladesh due to potential downstream impacts on water resources, despite China's claims of minimal negative effects.
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40% Bias Score
China's Brahmaputra Dam: A $167.8 Billion Project Sparks Water Security Concerns in India
China launched a $167.8 billion dam project on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border of Arunachal Pradesh, sparking concerns in India and Bangladesh about water security and potential for downstream devastation.
China's Brahmaputra Dam: A $167.8 Billion Project Sparks Water Security Concerns in India
China launched a $167.8 billion dam project on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border of Arunachal Pradesh, sparking concerns in India and Bangladesh about water security and potential for downstream devastation.
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56% Bias Score
French Alps Face Severe Water Shortage Due to Early Glacial Melt
Early snowmelt in the French Alps due to the June 2023 heatwave has severely impacted mountain refuges, forcing some to consider closure due to water scarcity, a month earlier than usual, highlighting the effects of climate change on high-altitude environments.
French Alps Face Severe Water Shortage Due to Early Glacial Melt
Early snowmelt in the French Alps due to the June 2023 heatwave has severely impacted mountain refuges, forcing some to consider closure due to water scarcity, a month earlier than usual, highlighting the effects of climate change on high-altitude environments.
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28% Bias Score
Ethiopia Completes Controversial Nile Dam
Ethiopia completed the $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, aiming to boost its electricity generation while reassuring downstream countries, Egypt and Sudan, that the dam is a shared opportunity despite their concerns about water supply disruptions.
Ethiopia Completes Controversial Nile Dam
Ethiopia completed the $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, aiming to boost its electricity generation while reassuring downstream countries, Egypt and Sudan, that the dam is a shared opportunity despite their concerns about water supply disruptions.
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52% Bias Score
Asia-Pacific Glacier Melt: Urgent Action Needed
The accelerated melting of glaciers in the Asia-Pacific, particularly in Nepal and the Maldives, due to global warming, is jeopardizing water security, increasing flood risks, and disproportionately impacting developing nations, demanding urgent international cooperation and financial aid from devel...
Asia-Pacific Glacier Melt: Urgent Action Needed
The accelerated melting of glaciers in the Asia-Pacific, particularly in Nepal and the Maldives, due to global warming, is jeopardizing water security, increasing flood risks, and disproportionately impacting developing nations, demanding urgent international cooperation and financial aid from devel...
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44% Bias Score
Swiss Glacier Collapse Exposes Global Risks of Glacial Melt
A massive glacier collapse in Switzerland on May 28th, 2024, due to accelerated melting from climate change, endangered the town of Blatten and highlights the global risk of glacial melt impacting two billion people dependent on glacial meltwater, causing flooding and water scarcity.
Swiss Glacier Collapse Exposes Global Risks of Glacial Melt
A massive glacier collapse in Switzerland on May 28th, 2024, due to accelerated melting from climate change, endangered the town of Blatten and highlights the global risk of glacial melt impacting two billion people dependent on glacial meltwater, causing flooding and water scarcity.
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40% Bias Score
China Begins Construction of World's Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet
China began constructing the world's largest hydropower dam on Tibet's Yarlung Tsangpo River, a $1.67 billion project that concerns India and Bangladesh due to potential water control and ecological impacts, despite China's claims of prioritizing ecological protection and local prosperity.
China Begins Construction of World's Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet
China began constructing the world's largest hydropower dam on Tibet's Yarlung Tsangpo River, a $1.67 billion project that concerns India and Bangladesh due to potential water control and ecological impacts, despite China's claims of prioritizing ecological protection and local prosperity.
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48% Bias Score
Athens Faces Severe Water Crisis: Reservoirs at Critically Low Levels
A study using satellite and climate data reveals that in late May 2025, the Mornos and Evros reservoirs, key water sources for Athens, were at critically low levels (around 60% capacity), the second lowest in 20 years for Mornos, highlighting a severe water crisis exacerbated by prolonged drought.
Athens Faces Severe Water Crisis: Reservoirs at Critically Low Levels
A study using satellite and climate data reveals that in late May 2025, the Mornos and Evros reservoirs, key water sources for Athens, were at critically low levels (around 60% capacity), the second lowest in 20 years for Mornos, highlighting a severe water crisis exacerbated by prolonged drought.
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20% Bias Score
Ethiopia Completes Nile Dam, Raising Tensions with Egypt and Sudan
Egypt condemned Ethiopia's unilateral completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on July 3rd, 2024, raising concerns about reduced water access for Egypt and Sudan, which depend on the Nile for crucial resources; the dam's official inauguration is set for September 2024.
Ethiopia Completes Nile Dam, Raising Tensions with Egypt and Sudan
Egypt condemned Ethiopia's unilateral completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on July 3rd, 2024, raising concerns about reduced water access for Egypt and Sudan, which depend on the Nile for crucial resources; the dam's official inauguration is set for September 2024.
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52% Bias Score
Asia-Pacific Glacier Melt Threatens Water Security
The accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers, happening nearly twice as fast as the global average, threatens water security for millions in South Asia, demanding urgent climate action and international cooperation for adaptation and resilience.
Asia-Pacific Glacier Melt Threatens Water Security
The accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers, happening nearly twice as fast as the global average, threatens water security for millions in South Asia, demanding urgent climate action and international cooperation for adaptation and resilience.
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44% Bias Score
India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan
Following a terrorist attack in Kashmir, India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, aiming to pressure Pakistan on terrorism by controlling water flow from the Indus River system, which provides 90% of Pakistan's agricultural water; this unprecedented move affects Pakistan's agricul...
India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan
Following a terrorist attack in Kashmir, India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, aiming to pressure Pakistan on terrorism by controlling water flow from the Indus River system, which provides 90% of Pakistan's agricultural water; this unprecedented move affects Pakistan's agricul...
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36% Bias Score
UK Fast-Tracks Reservoirs to Tackle Water Shortages
The UK government fast-tracked two new reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire to combat water shortages, aiming for completion by 2036 and 2040, despite potential local opposition and long-term cost implications.
UK Fast-Tracks Reservoirs to Tackle Water Shortages
The UK government fast-tracked two new reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire to combat water shortages, aiming for completion by 2036 and 2040, despite potential local opposition and long-term cost implications.
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44% Bias Score
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