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Wildfire Risk Increases Home Insurance Costs and Decreases Availability
A new report reveals that over 2.6 million homes in 14 Western states face significant wildfire risk, resulting in rising insurance costs, limited coverage options, and increased reconstruction expenses.
Wildfire Risk Increases Home Insurance Costs and Decreases Availability
A new report reveals that over 2.6 million homes in 14 Western states face significant wildfire risk, resulting in rising insurance costs, limited coverage options, and increased reconstruction expenses.
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20% Bias Score
WMO Report Highlights Vicious Cycle of Climate Change and Air Pollution
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a report detailing the dangerous feedback loop between climate change and air pollution, primarily driven by aerosols from fossil fuels and human activities, resulting in significant health and economic consequences.
WMO Report Highlights Vicious Cycle of Climate Change and Air Pollution
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a report detailing the dangerous feedback loop between climate change and air pollution, primarily driven by aerosols from fossil fuels and human activities, resulting in significant health and economic consequences.
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16% Bias Score
Record-High Wildfires Strain England and Wales Fire Services
England and Wales fire services battled a record 996 wildfires in 2024, exceeding the previous high of 994 in 2022, straining resources and personnel due to prolonged dry conditions and heatwaves.
Record-High Wildfires Strain England and Wales Fire Services
England and Wales fire services battled a record 996 wildfires in 2024, exceeding the previous high of 994 in 2022, straining resources and personnel due to prolonged dry conditions and heatwaves.
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16% Bias Score
Canada Sets September Heat Record Amidst Intense Wildfire Season
British Columbia reached 40.8°C (104°F) on Wednesday, breaking Canada's September temperature record, following an intensely hot and dry summer that fueled the country's second-worst wildfire season, while a large hailstorm caused significant damage in Kansas and Oklahoma.
Canada Sets September Heat Record Amidst Intense Wildfire Season
British Columbia reached 40.8°C (104°F) on Wednesday, breaking Canada's September temperature record, following an intensely hot and dry summer that fueled the country's second-worst wildfire season, while a large hailstorm caused significant damage in Kansas and Oklahoma.
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4% Bias Score
SoCal Edison Faces $77 Million in Federal Lawsuits Over Two Major Wildfires
The federal government filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison (SoCal Edison), alleging its equipment sparked the January 2023 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles and the September 2022 Fairview Fire in Riverside County, resulting in deaths, widespread destruction, and over $77 million in damage...
SoCal Edison Faces $77 Million in Federal Lawsuits Over Two Major Wildfires
The federal government filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison (SoCal Edison), alleging its equipment sparked the January 2023 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles and the September 2022 Fairview Fire in Riverside County, resulting in deaths, widespread destruction, and over $77 million in damage...
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56% Bias Score
Castilla y León's Disproportionate Use of State Resources in Fighting Wildfires
Data from Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition reveals Castilla y León's extensive use of state resources for wildfire fighting surpasses other regions with comparable forest areas, despite having a sufficient operational device according to regional authorities.
Castilla y León's Disproportionate Use of State Resources in Fighting Wildfires
Data from Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition reveals Castilla y León's extensive use of state resources for wildfire fighting surpasses other regions with comparable forest areas, despite having a sufficient operational device according to regional authorities.
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48% Bias Score
Lightning Strikes Fuel Worsening Wildfire Crisis in US West
A new study reveals a dramatic increase in lightning-caused wildfires in the US West, driven by climate change, resulting in more deaths, air quality issues, and strained emergency resources.
Lightning Strikes Fuel Worsening Wildfire Crisis in US West
A new study reveals a dramatic increase in lightning-caused wildfires in the US West, driven by climate change, resulting in more deaths, air quality issues, and strained emergency resources.
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24% Bias Score
Drones Trialed to Combat Peatland Wildfires in Northern Ireland
The River Blackwater Catchment Trust is using surveillance drones and plans to trial large agricultural spraying drones to detect and extinguish wildfires in the Slieve Beagh peatland, aiming to deter arson and protect this vital ecosystem.
Drones Trialed to Combat Peatland Wildfires in Northern Ireland
The River Blackwater Catchment Trust is using surveillance drones and plans to trial large agricultural spraying drones to detect and extinguish wildfires in the Slieve Beagh peatland, aiming to deter arson and protect this vital ecosystem.
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20% Bias Score
US Government Sues Southern California Edison for $77M over Two Wildfires
The US Department of Justice sued Southern California Edison for over $77 million, alleging its equipment sparked the January Eaton fire, which killed 19 and destroyed over 10,000 structures, and the September 2022 Fairview fire, burning nearly 14,000 acres.
US Government Sues Southern California Edison for $77M over Two Wildfires
The US Department of Justice sued Southern California Edison for over $77 million, alleging its equipment sparked the January Eaton fire, which killed 19 and destroyed over 10,000 structures, and the September 2022 Fairview fire, burning nearly 14,000 acres.
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40% Bias Score
WMO Report: Wildfires Worsen Air Quality Globally
The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) 2024 Air Quality and Climate Bulletin reveals that wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, significantly contributed to global air pollution, with the Amazon basin experiencing the most substantial surge in PM2.5 levels.
WMO Report: Wildfires Worsen Air Quality Globally
The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) 2024 Air Quality and Climate Bulletin reveals that wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, significantly contributed to global air pollution, with the Amazon basin experiencing the most substantial surge in PM2.5 levels.
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16% Bias Score
SoCal Edison Faces $87 Million in Lawsuits for Wildfire Damages
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced two lawsuits against Southern California Edison (SCE) seeking $87 million in damages for the Eaton and Fairview wildfires, citing negligence in maintaining power lines that caused the fires and resulted in significant property damage and casualties.
SoCal Edison Faces $87 Million in Lawsuits for Wildfire Damages
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced two lawsuits against Southern California Edison (SCE) seeking $87 million in damages for the Eaton and Fairview wildfires, citing negligence in maintaining power lines that caused the fires and resulted in significant property damage and casualties.
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52% Bias Score
PASOK Critiques Greek Government's Environmental and Civil Protection Policies
PASOK presented its third "Black Book" criticizing the Greek government's six-year handling of environmental and civil protection issues, highlighting insufficient prevention measures, inadequate funding, and lack of preparedness for wildfires.
PASOK Critiques Greek Government's Environmental and Civil Protection Policies
PASOK presented its third "Black Book" criticizing the Greek government's six-year handling of environmental and civil protection issues, highlighting insufficient prevention measures, inadequate funding, and lack of preparedness for wildfires.
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60% Bias Score
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