Topic: Environment & Climate — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-03 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Post talks to orthopaedic specialists to find out more about common ailment that can cause excruciating pain
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[2026-01-02 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mr. M.S.L.R.P. Marasinghe has been appointed as the Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation, with effect from 01 January.
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[2026-01-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite the threat of wars, tariffs, climate change and AI, normality has persisted. But it can only be a matter of time before such contradictions explode
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[2026-01-02 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some 42 litterbugs caught in a nationwide operation face fines and community service amid stringent enforcement of waste laws
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[2026-01-02 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-02 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sabah’s natural beauty and events linked to the tourism drive entice travellers as the Malaysian state aims for 4 million arrivals
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[2026-01-01 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cold front moving across coastal areas of Guangdong will bring cooler weather to city in coming days, forecaster says
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[2026-01-01 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Health Bureau says 67 of 79 victims injured in Tai Po fire have recovered or been discharged, while 12 are in a stable condition
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[2026-01-01 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New rules include ban on anyone smoking at designated boarding points for public transport when waiting in queue of two or more people
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[2026-01-01 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some patients caught off guard by changes and complain about higher charges, even as authorities report smooth roll-out
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[2026-01-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government unveils Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which sets out strategies for the next 10 years
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[2026-01-01 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hospital Authority chief executive Libby Lee says implementation of the new A&E charges has been smooth
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[2025-12-31 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts said the exits risk deepening public scepticism over whether politically connected contractors can be held to account
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[2025-12-31 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: दिल्ली से सटे फरीदाबाद के छांयसा माध्यमिक सरकारी विद्यालय में सातवीं क्लास का छात्र रजा खान कहता है कि पर्यावरण को बचाने के लिए छोटी से छोटी कोशिश भी मायने रखती है. हवा बहुत प्रदूषित हो चुकी है. प्रदूषण शहरों से होते हुए गांवों तक पहुंच गया है. बड़ी संख्या में पेड़ काटे जा रहे हैं.
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[2025-12-31 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The winter smog has widened the affordability gap among residents, with many lower-income families lacking the means to buy an air purifier
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[2025-12-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As revamped public healthcare charges kick in on January 1, we take a look at how patients’ wallets will be affected by the new fees
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[2025-12-31 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing renews push to fortify domestic crop supplies and modernise agriculture amid a tense geopolitical climate
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[2025-12-31 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From January 1, patients will need to pay more for certain services, and while safety net will also be widened, some people have fallen through the cracks
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[2025-12-31 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Major sports events including HK Sevens need to ‘double down’ on sustainabilityWith global sports emitting as much as countries such as Spain, major events must ‘double down’ on sustainability, says GB sevens player Jamie Farndale.
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[2025-12-30 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts said the death removes a pivotal witness and exposes weaknesses in how authorities have handled evidence and testimony
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[2025-12-30 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pilot scheme part of authorities’ efforts to meet World Health Organization goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030
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[2025-12-30 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Asia accounting for four of the world’s six costliest weather disasters in 2025, experts urge investment in climate resilience
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[2025-12-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A once-struggling Chinese coal city turns the traditional fossil fuel into nylon, manufacturing popular fashion from sportswear to lingerie
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[2025-12-30 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The region’s challenges are primarily political as underfunding and business interests create fragmented institutions, weak enforcement and poor data
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[2025-12-29 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Residents concerned about possible noise and light pollution at new riding school, but offering leisure facilities will draw support, they say
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[2025-12-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deepening political feuds, ex-president Duterte’s ICC arrest and the South China Sea dispute have reshaped the Philippine landscape
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[2025-12-28 09:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2025-12-27 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese engineers’ powerful breakthrough could solve risks of renewable energy shock after low wind swing almost shut down the national grid
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[2025-12-27 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Public hospital systems, including billing and dispensing, have been updated to reflect adjusted fees aimed at tackling structural challenges
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[2025-12-27 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While Fukushima operator Tepco says it is ‘committed to safety’ at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, critics believe it is a disaster waiting to happen
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[2025-12-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scientist Aya El Helali says research speeds up cancer treatment discovery and helps the city bridge mainland China with global drug development
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[2025-12-27 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: An additional 4,685 flights faced delays in the northeast as the National Weather Service warned of heavy snow and ‘hazardous conditions’
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[2025-12-26 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2025-12-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former medical school dean says research team plans for comprehensive care platform to start operating within a year
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[2025-12-26 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Hakgala National Botanical Garden has been reopened for tourists from yesterday (25), following an expedited programme initiated under the guidance of the Environment Ministry and the efforts of the National Botanical Gardens Department staff.
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[2025-12-25 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Many in the congregation are still sheltering at evacuation sites after the fatal disaster wreaked havoc on the island four weeks ago
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[2025-12-25 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Governor declares state of emergency amid deaths, rescues, evacuations, floods and potential mudslides
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[2025-12-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The lawsuit states that Holcim has ‘significantly contributed to climate change with its massive CO2 emissions’
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[2025-12-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Helping others, starting meaningful conversations and making the festive season more sustainable are just a few ways to celebrate this year
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[2025-12-24 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Officials say the two lions, two Asiatic black bears and one sun bear suffered from underfeeding and prolonged neglect at Thmor Dar Casino
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[2025-12-24 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zaldy Co, who is on the run, has been accused of being involved in the flood-control corruption scandal
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[2025-12-24 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘The weather will be cloudier over the region with temperatures falling progressively during the Christmas holiday,’ Observatory says
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[2025-12-24 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A month after the disaster, residents are still struggling to recover as anger against Jakarta’s slow rescue response mounts
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[2025-12-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US is playing down global warming and pushing its oil and gas on the world while China is helping others to adopt renewables
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[2025-12-24 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Disaster situations represent complex and interconnected challenges that no nation can effectively manage in isolation. In moments of profound crisis whether triggered by floods, cyclones, landslides, earthquakes, or other catastrophic natural hazards international cooperation becomes a critical lifeline for the survival, stabilization, and long-term recovery of a country.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A successful environmental cleanup programme was carried out at the Maha Oya–Kammalthota estuary in Kochchikade, on Saturday (20) from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm, responding to the pollution caused by recent floods that deposited garbage and waste along the riverbank and estuarine waters.
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[2025-12-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers find 82.8 per cent of flu specimens collected from Queen Mary Hospital between December 6 and 11 were subclade K
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[2025-12-23 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Panel chairman Justice David Lok visits scene of blaze with committee members to understand ‘actual environment’ at estate
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[2025-12-23 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Environment to minimize the use of polythene and plastics within the highly sensitive Sri Pada ecological zone during the six-month pilgrimage season, which begins in December each year.
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[2025-12-23 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Short-video platform’s services are thrown into chaos on Monday night after the cyberattack it blames on ‘black and grey industries’
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