Events behind the numbers
Each event listed below contributes to the dashboard aggregate you clicked on. Click any title to open its full ethical analysis (the 7-framework breakdown, the 4D scoring, the on-chain transaction).
New Nuclear Plant Could Threaten Thousands of Jobs
Nuclear revival proposal undermines renewable energy jobs and local economic resilience. | The study exposes a trade-off between nuclear energy expansion and renewable energy job creation, with significant risks to local employment in susta…
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
Fresh support for North Sea oil and gas expansion increases emissions and undermines climate goals. | The expected announcement of fresh support for North Sea oil and gas extraction directly undermines global climate action (SDG 13) and pla…
Japan ‘cannot avoid’ nuclear weapons debate, defense chief Koizumi says
Government contemplation of nuclear armament undermines global peace and non-proliferation. | While the debate itself may foster democratic discourse, the core action—considering a reversal of Japan's non-nuclear policy—poses severe risks t…
NZ First promises to invest in oil, gas surveys
Public investment in fossil fuel surveys increases emissions lock-in and violates indigenous rights. | The action directly undermines climate action (SDG 13) and sustainable energy (SDG 7) by prioritizing fossil fuel exploration over renewa…
Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington
Fossil fuel infrastructure deals undermine climate goals and geopolitical stability. | The agreements between Iraq and US companies represent a complex ethical landscape. While they may boost economic growth and energy infrastructure, the f…
Germany and France relaunch a 'realistic' defense cooperation
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Institutional action enables militarization and nuclear deterrence, undermining disarmament. | The relaunch of Franco…
Germany and France close ranks on defence after jet project collapse
Militarization risks outweigh defense cooperation gains; potential long-term harm to SDG 16. | The agreement to strengthen European defense cooperation is a positive step toward regional stability and security (SDG 16). However, the collaps…
Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’
Weakening of EU ETS undermines critical climate action despite institutional review. | The European Commission's proposal to overhaul the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) represents a mixed action. While the review itself signals instituti…
Number of full-time workers at Jackdaw gas field couldn’t fill a small bus
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Exposed false job claims at Jackdaw gas field undermine climate action and economic transparency. | The article exposes …
Germany to join French nuclear exercise in bid to boost defence cooperation
Joint nuclear military exercises and failed defense project increase nuclear risk and waste resources. | While the defense cooperation between Germany and France may enhance regional security stability, the participation in nuclear military…
Energieintensive Industrie unzufrieden mit ETS-Reform
EU ETS reform criticized for failing to prevent deindustrialization while offering unclear benefits. | The EU ETS reform faces criticism from energy-intensive industries for its perceived inadequacy in preventing deindustrialization, while …
Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 direct full-time jobs, documents show
Approval of low-benefit fossil fuel project undermines climate action despite transparency gains. | The public filing of the EIA provides a transparency win, but the approval of a low-job, high-carbon gasfield project would entrench fossil …
Court affirms German homeowner's right to install air conditioning
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Enabling installation of AC units increases energy use and emissions, posing climate risks. | The ruling upholds indi…
Masyarakat Adat Halmahera Tengah Menolak Menjadi Tumbal Ambisi Energi Hijau
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Indigenous resistance to mining protects rights and environment, but systemic green energy extraction remains harmful…
Merz and Macron's final push for Europe's nuclear shield
Nuclear deterrence expansion undermines global security and non-proliferation. | The initiative strengthens European defense cooperation, aligning with peace and justice goals (SDG 16), but the focus on nuclear deterrence undermines global …
Extreme Heat, Extreme Costs: How Danger Season Exacerbates the Affordability Crisis
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Report highlights systemic harm despite raising critical climate awareness. | The UCS report serves as a critical awaren…
PJM capacity auction easily hits price cap… Again
Capacity auction price cap hit signals systemic failure to transition to sustainable energy infrastructure. | The event reflects a market-driven signal of energy demand but underscores systemic failures in transitioning to sustainable, low-…
Electricity: government follows energy regulator’s advice, raising regulated tariffs by 2.5% on August 1
Regulated tariff increase harms affordability despite regulatory compliance | The government's decision to follow the regulator's advice on tariff increases aligns with institutional transparency but exacerbates energy affordability challen…
Without Tax Credits, EV Sales Are Searching for a Spark
Policy reversal on EV incentives undermines climate progress despite new model launches. | The cancellation of federal EV tax credits represents a significant setback for climate action (SDG 13) and sustainable transport (SDG 11), undermini…
Electricity: energy regulator proposes a 2.5% increase in regulated rates from August 1st
Regulatory tariff increase burdens households without guaranteed equity measures. | The regulatory proposal to raise electricity tariffs by 2.5% aims to fund energy infrastructure but risks worsening energy inequality. While it may support …
Spain’s government to decide nuclear plant future after nuclear safety board approval
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Nuclear extension risks delaying Spain's renewable transition and climate goals. | The CSN's approval of the nuclear pla…
Indonesian Women's Coalition Criticizes Energy Transition Process
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Criticism exposes systemic exclusion in Indonesia's energy transition, outweighing awareness-raising impact. | The criti…
Woodside demands activists reveal names of stink-bomb stunt planners
Legal pursuit to unmask activists undermines free expression and climate advocacy. | The protest action by activists highlights legitimate concerns about fossil fuel operations and climate inaction, aligning with SDG 13 and planetary bounda…
19-year coal mine extension would save 1,500 jobs, hearing told
Coal mine extension approval increases emissions and undermines climate action. | The proposed coal mine extension prioritizes short-term economic gains and local job preservation over long-term climate stability and environmental health. W…
An Oil Pipeline is Threatening the Great Lakes
The continued operation of the Line 5 pipeline poses a significant environmental threat. | The continued operation of the Line 5 pipeline represents a significant environmental risk due to its history of oil leaks and potential for further …
EU freezes Russia oil price cap for a week as sanctions delayed
EU delays sanctions enforcement, weakening pressure on Russia and delaying climate action. | The EU's decision to delay the oil price cap enforcement temporarily reduces immediate economic harm to vulnerable populations but weakens geopolit…
Campaigners oppose Dangote’s planned Kenya refinery over climate and ecological risks
Massive fossil fuel infrastructure in sensitive ecosystem violates planetary boundaries and indigenous rights | The approval of a massive oil refinery in an ecologically sensitive region violates planetary boundaries and indigenous rights, …
East Africa's most fragile coastal ecosystems is at risk from fossil fuel greed
Warning about fossil fuel project risks in fragile ecosystems undermines sustainable development. | Greenpeace's public warning highlights the ethical and environmental risks of a fossil fuel project in Kenya, emphasizing threats to coastal…
Live updates: Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East war tensions
Military escalation threatens global stability, energy security, and human rights. | The escalation of military actions and threats by both Iran and the U.S. directly violates core human rights (UDHR Article 2) and undermines global peace (…
Norway's oil industry maintenance workers call off strike
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Institutional action (arbitration) sustains harmful fossil fuel infrastructure, outweighing labor stability benefits.…
Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade
Escalation of geopolitical conflict with severe humanitarian and economic risks. | Both actions represent a significant escalation in geopolitical hostilities with direct implications for global energy security, human rights, and regional s…
Continued High PJM Prices Show Need to Better Manage Data Center Load Growth and Add New Clean Energy Supply
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] The article highlights inefficiencies and high prices in the energy system, which are negative, but also calls for cl…
AI, Defense Spending Fuel the Rush to Mine Minerals, Report Says
Mining boom driven by AI/defense undermines climate goals and planetary boundaries. | The report exposes a critical ethical tension: while mining is framed as essential for climate action, the primary drivers of demand—AI and defense spendi…