[2026-04-22 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: New $30.5m funding package to help repair NT roads damaged by flooding

Snippet: Hundreds of roads across the NT, including in Katherine, were damaged due to recent heavy rainfall and major flooding. (Facebook: Jo Hersey)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/nt-government-announces-30-million-flood-funding-road-repairs/106592010

[2026-04-22 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Florida Amtrak passengers stranded for nearly 24 hours with overflowing bathrooms as wildfires rage across state

Snippet: Hundreds of passengers on an Amtrak train in Florida were left stranded for nearly 24 hours after wildfires broke out near the tracks — disrupting service, halting travel and leading to countless complaints.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/us-news/florida-amtrak-passengers-stranded-for-nearly-24-hours-with-overflowing-bathrooms-as-wildfires-rage-across-state/

[2026-04-22 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Power demand forecast to increase nearly 30 pct by 2040

Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's annual electricity demand is expected to jump nearly 30 percent from the current level by 2040, the climate ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422005500320

[2026-04-22 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Revilla defense challenges testimony on P92.8M Pandi project, cites double hearsay

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. questioned prosecution evidence linking him to the P92.8 million Pandi flood control project, arguing that the claim is based on “multiple layers of hearsay.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/news/revilla-defense-challenges-testimony-on-p928m-pandi-project-cites-double-hearsay/2325681

[2026-04-22 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First local dengue case could lead to outbreak in coming months, health official says

Snippet: Head of Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection’s communicable disease branch says heat, rainy season will create ‘ideal breeding ground’ for mosquitoes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350971/first-local-dengue-case-could-lead-outbreak-coming-months-health-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 15:41 UTC+10:00] [Tai Wo Plaza] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First local dengue case could lead to outbreak in coming months, health official says

Snippet: Head of Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection’s communicable disease branch says heat, rainy season will create ‘ideal breeding ground’ for mosquitoes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350971/first-local-dengue-case-could-lead-outbreak-coming-months-health-official-says

[2026-04-22 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: New Zealand's capital cleans up as heavy rain pushes north

Snippet: Residents in Wellington are beginning a big clean-up job after heavy rain. (Supplied: RNZ/Charlotte Cook)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/wellington-floods-new-zealand-north-island-rain/106591764

[2026-04-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

Snippet: Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/22/climate-change-extreme-weather-heatwaves-floods-wildfires-threat-democracy-elections

[2026-04-22 14:26 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Body of New Zealand man swept away by floods found, as Wellington recovers after widespread damage

Snippet: Philip Sutton was looking after a property for his sister when a torrent of flood water smashed through it

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/body-of-new-zealand-man-swept-away-by-floods-found-as-wellington-recovers-after-widespread-damage

[2026-04-22 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Energy crisis exposes cost of delaying renewable energy | The National

Snippet: The global energy crisis is not only the result of recent geopolitical shocks from the Iran war. It reflects how the system itself was built with known vulnerabilities.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/22/energy-crisis-exposes-cost-of-delaying-renewable-energy/

[2026-04-22 12:49 UTC+10:00] [Climate Change] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Fossil fuel, renewable financing reached ‘new heights’ in 2025 – report

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/fossil-fuel-renewable-financing-record-high-2025/

[2026-04-22 12:32 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Why a haze is blanketing Metro Cebu

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/haze-metro-cebu-denr/

[2026-04-22 11:59 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Brisbane diesel refinery receives $25 million boost from LNP

Snippet: The Crisafulli government has doubled down on its bid to unlock fossil fuel supplies in Queensland, announcing a $25 million investment to aid the development of renewable diesel at a refinery in the Port of Brisbane.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-diesel-refinery-receives-25-million-boost-from-lnp-20260422-p5zq0v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Terrifying' experience for WA family as storm tears roof off their home

Snippet: Topic:Extreme Weather Events

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/bunbury-storm-victim-roof-torn-off/106589998

[2026-04-22 09:25 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Unseasonable autumn heat grips multiple states

Snippet: A wave of pre-winter warmth will sweep across southern Australia this week.Adelaide, Melbourne and Hobart are all facing a run of days above 20 degrees leading into the weekend.Adelaide's top temperatures will run to 27 or 28 degrees from today until Sunday, when it drops again.LIVE UPDATES: Trump announces ceasefire extension with IranUnseasonably warm weather will push across southern Australia this week.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/warm-weather-to-sweep-southern-australia/3085b6f8-1f23-4636-9c03-cc8f16f5f7d0

[2026-04-22 09:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hot, humid weather to prevail over most of PH

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Hot, humid winds passing through the Pacific Ocean, or the easterlies, would bring hot and humid weather in most parts of the archipelago within 24 hours, the national weather agency said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/news/hot-humid-weather-to-prevail-over-most-of-ph/2325577

[2026-04-22 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Thousands of Palisades and Eaton fire rebuilding permits approved after Trump’s executive order

Snippet: President Trump’s executive order to fast-track the rebuilding of Los Angeles after the wildfires has resulted in almost 2,000 permits approved since it was signed in January, The Post can exclusively reveal.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/trumps-executive-order-on-la-wildfires-unleashes-rebuilding-permits/

[2026-04-22 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Ideal conditions to see peak of Lyrid meteor shower in UK

Snippet: With lots of clear skies over the coming nights there is a good chance of seeing the Lyrid meteor shower.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cede7gpjn85o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-22 08:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'How many beers have you had?': Flood evacuees claim racial profiling

Snippet: By Joseph Hathaway-Wilson

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/nt-flood-evacuees-daly-river-nauiyu-security-racial-profiling/106587744

[2026-04-22 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Texas flash flood threat prompts evacuations throughout state

Snippet: Evacuations are underway in central Texas north of Austin because of flash flooding.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/texas-flash-flood-threat-prompts-evacuations-throughout-state/

[2026-04-22 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australian-first lawsuit over 'extreme heat' risks in remote public housing

Snippet: Residents in the remote community of Papunya are suing the Northern Territory government, claiming it has failed to provide safe public housing during periods of extreme heat.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/papunya-sues-nt-government-unsafe-housing-extreme-heat-climate/106566892

[2026-04-22 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Gift bags and cruise ship fallout part of Adelaide's COP31 considerations

Snippet: Topic:UN Climate Change Conferences

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/foi-documents-on-adelaide-cop31-un-climate-conference-bid/106569252

[2026-04-22 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US judge overturns Trump administration orders to slow wind and solar projects

Snippet: Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, testifies before the House Appropriations Committee’s budget hearing on Capitol Hill, Monday, April 20, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/burgum-trump-wind-solar-clean-energy-55b20ef5918b61771b215a91290a4556

[2026-04-22 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka’s current business climate still to meet international expectations - Ambassador - DailyNews

Snippet: Chinese Ambassador in Colombo, Qi Zhenhong, yesterday welcomed the Government’s practical steps to ensure social stability and support the business environment, but noted that Sri Lanka’s current business climate still does not meet international expectations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/local/983459/sri-lankas-current-business-climate-still-to-meet-international-expectations-ambassador/

[2026-04-22 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan grants US$ 2.6 Mn to strengthen climate resilience, gender equality projects - DailyNews

Snippet: The Japanese Government through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development journey by announcing two new projects, aimed at fostering climate resilience in vulnerable communities and advancing gender equality. These initiatives, together with the Sri Lankan Government and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, will contribute to sustainable recovery from the disaster and inclusive development countrywide.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/local/983257/japan-grants-us-2-6-mn-to-strengthen-climate-resilience-gender-equality-projects/

[2026-04-22 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Earth Day began in 1970, pushing activism on pollution

Snippet: Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day at Freedom Plaza, April 22, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/earth-day-explained-environment-a027792357624ee3e88aea43f14d3ba0

[2026-04-22 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH ‘blue economy’: A systems evaluation of marine capital

Snippet: LAST week, I attended the Makati Business Club’s forum with British Ambassador Sarah Hulton. The ambassador discussed some of the geopolitical and economic shocks being experienced by the world, in relation to the United Kingdom’s role in enhancing security throughout the globe. In particular, Ambassador Hulton described the Philippines as one of the world’s most megabiodiverse nations, at the forefront of using nature to drive both climate resilience and economic growth.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/opinion/columns/ph-blue-economy-a-systems-evaluation-of-marine-capital/2325201

[2026-04-22 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Where the Philippines stands on renewable energy

Snippet: The Philippines is accelerating its shift toward renewable energy, but the transition remains uneven as fossil fuels continue to dominate the power mix.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/supplements/where-the-philippines-stands-on-renewable-energy/2325216

[2026-04-22 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fundamental legal questions may scuttle flood-control cases

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/opinion/editorial/fundamental-legal-questions-may-scuttle-flood-control-cases/2325213

[2026-04-22 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Wheat Spread Blows Out As Drought Chaos Plagues America's Breadbasket

Snippet: Hard red winter wheat (HRW) futures widened to their largest premium over soft red wheat (SRW) in more than two years as severe drought intensified across key breadbasket regions in the Great Plains and Midwest. This means traders are pricing in weather impacts and tightening expectations for higher-protein wheat supplies.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/wheat-spread-blows-out-drought-chaos-plagues-americas-breadbasket

[2026-04-21 23:27 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: What we know so far about Finlayson’s squirrels

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/environment/things-to-know-finlaysons-squirrels/

[2026-04-21 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Test fires help scientists protect homes from climate change fueled fires

Snippet: A wildfire researcher walks in front of an accessory dwelling unit burning during an experiment at the Institute for Business & Home Safety center on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Richburg, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/climate-change-wildfire-testing-homes-a7c768e84a499d7e51be160f51739dbf

[2026-04-21 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mom of Camp Mystic girl killed in flood is appalled owners are trying to reopen: ‘Extremely disturbing’

Snippet: The shattered mom of a young girl killed in the Camp Mystic flood horror told The Post she is appalled the Texas camp is trying to reopen this summer.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/mom-of-camp-mystic-girl-killed-in-flood-is-appalled-owners-are-trying-to-reopen/

[2026-04-21 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hot-then-cold weather impacts flower and fruit farmers

Snippet: An abrupt swing from hot weather to cold across the Northeast is frustrating some flower and fruit farmers who have had to either harvest blooms extra early or fear they could lose some crops altogether. (AP video by Amanda Swinhart)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/weather-hot-frost-crops-0d86613e76f0d10961e32ac96c9391fe

[2026-04-21 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Romualdez to defend self over alleged links to flood control scam

Snippet: Former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, in a video message, reiterates that he will defend himself against allegations that he was involved in the flood control scandal after Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla tagged him as the 'mastermind' of the corruption scheme. He also said that there was no evidence that proved that he committed plunder, conspiracy to commit plunder, or any other offense the Ombudsman was contemplating to charge him with.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/videos/watch-romualdez-to-defend-self-over-alleged-links-to-flood-control-scam/2324750

[2026-04-21 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong braces for 9-degree temperature drop, thunderstorms later this week

Snippet: Trough of low pressure over northern part of southern China set to develop into cold front on Wednesday, crossing coastal areas by next day

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350892/hong-kong-braces-9-degree-temperature-drop-thunderstorms-later-week?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 20:21 UTC+10:00] [Guangdong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong braces for 9-degree temperature drop, thunderstorms later this week

Snippet: Trough of low pressure over northern part of southern China set to develop into cold front on Wednesday, crossing coastal areas by next day

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350892/hong-kong-braces-9-degree-temperature-drop-thunderstorms-later-week

[2026-04-21 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

Snippet: Low-emissions energy sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time last year, leaving no room for fossil fuels to grow, the energy think tank Ember has found.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/21/clean-electricity-meets-all-new-demand-curbing-fossil-fuels-says-ember

[2026-04-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How education’s decline is corroding a pillar of the left’s power

Snippet: Beneath the weather of the daily headlines, slow tectonic shifts are changing America’s political landscape.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/opinion/how-educations-decline-corrodes-a-pillar-of-the-lefts-power/

[2026-04-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan escapes worst of magnitude 7.7 quake but experts warn of potential bigger one

Snippet: The Japan Meteorological Agency has upped the risk of a megaquake to 1 per cent, compared to 0.1 per cent at other times

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350881/japan-escapes-worst-magnitude-77-quake-experts-warn-potential-bigger-one?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [tsunami warnings] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan escapes worst of magnitude 7.7 quake but experts warn of potential bigger one

Snippet: The Japan Meteorological Agency has upped the risk of a megaquake to 1 per cent, compared to 0.1 per cent at other times

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350881/japan-escapes-worst-magnitude-77-quake-experts-warn-potential-bigger-one

[2026-04-21 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘River of mud’ in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands prompts accountability calls

Snippet: Environmental NGO calls on authorities to adopt a more responsible approach when granting approvals for development projects in the area

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350880/river-mud-malaysias-cameron-highlands-prompts-accountability-calls?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 19:24 UTC+10:00] [Department of Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘River of mud’ in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands prompts accountability calls

Snippet: Environmental NGO calls on authorities to adopt a more responsible approach when granting approvals for development projects in the area

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350880/river-mud-malaysias-cameron-highlands-prompts-accountability-calls

[2026-04-21 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Indigenous leaders urge global action amid growing health and climate concerns

Snippet: Indigenous representatives from around the world convened in New York this week for the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, calling for stronger protections of their rights and greater inclusion in global decision-making.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/indigenous-leaders-urge-global-action-amid-growing-health-and-climate-concerns/

[2026-04-21 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: CFMEU used former boxers to intimidate contractors, inquiry hears

Snippet: Rosenlund Contractors were hired to demolish the Toombul shopping centre after it was damaged by floods in 2022. (ABC Radio Brisbane: Kenji Sato)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/cfmeu-inquiry-toombul-demolition-boxers-pressure/106588524

[2026-04-21 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘They come right past the house’: learning to live with rhinos as numbers soar in Nepal

Snippet: The country is seeing an increase in human-wildlife conflict as the number of megafauna, including rhinos and tigers, grows. But there are efforts to tackle the problem around Chitwan national park through education and training

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/21/rhinos-on-the-high-street-human-wildlife-conflict-nepal-aoe

[2026-04-21 17:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chung Hyeon ends 3-month Challenger drought with opening win

Snippet: Tennis player Chung Hyeon (No. 644) advanced to the second round of the 2026 Gwangju Open International Men's Challenger Tour Tennis Tournament after securing his first ATP Challenger main-draw victory in about three months.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722383

[2026-04-21 17:41 UTC+10:00] [Labor party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor under internal pressure on gas tax as influencer says government ‘stopped working for the punters’

Snippet: Party’s environment action network tells parliamentary inquiry into gas export tax to consider ‘very substantial’ levy on windfall profits

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/21/labor-under-internal-pressure-on-gas-tax-as-influencer-says-government-stopped-working-for-the-punters

[2026-04-21 17:37 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Jollibee hits sustainability milestone with PH’s first LEED-certified store

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/jollibee-tuguegarao-first-leed-certified-store/

[2026-04-21 16:21 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Hail storms top insurance list for 2025 amid warning war will drive up repair costs

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/extreme-weather-pushed-up-national-insurance-bill-again-in-2025-insurance-council-of-australia-queensland-news/c915257f-ea69-43a8-8306-3691b950e42c