Topic: Environment & Climate — Neutral reports only

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[2026-04-20 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Worst I’ve seen’: forest fires rage across Thailand, Mekong region
Snippet: The region faces a perennial haze scourge, with enforcement of bans against slash-and-burn farm practices remaining patchy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350730/worst-ive-seen-forest-fires-rage-across-thailand-mekong-region?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 19:36 UTC+10:00] [Myanmar] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Worst I’ve seen’: forest fires rage across Thailand, Mekong region
Snippet: The region faces a perennial haze scourge, with enforcement of bans against slash-and-burn farm practices remaining patchy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350730/worst-ive-seen-forest-fires-rage-across-thailand-mekong-region
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[2026-04-20 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: China calls for ‘concerted’ industry efforts to tackle excess solar production
Snippet: China has called for "concerted efforts" to ease its solar power industry's severe overcapacity crisis, as part of Beijing's campaign to end a fierce price war.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/china-solar-production-energy-iran-war.html
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[2026-04-20 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Global climate leaders gather in Yeosu for Green Transformation Week
Snippet: South Korea launched its first-ever Green Transformation Week on Monday, serving as a major international event integrating global climate and energy discussions, at the Yeosu World Expo site in South Jeolla Province from April 20 to 25.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721453
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[2026-04-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Arctic] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Fuel eating microbes, chemicals and fire: the race to discover new ways to contain Arctic oil spills
Snippet: As the rising number of vessels in the icy waters increases the risk of environmental disaster, scientists are scrambling to find potential solutions
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/20/microbes-chemicals-fire-race-discover-new-contain-arctic-oil-spills
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[2026-04-20 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Cracks Appear In Climate Consensus As Germany's Energy Minister Admits Renewables Are Ruining The Country
Snippet: Authored by Tilak Doshi,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/cracks-appear-climate-consensus-germanys-energy-minister-admits-renewables-are-ruining
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[2026-04-20 17:20 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
Snippet: New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country’s North Island.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/breaking-news/982423/new-zealand-declares-state-of-emergency-in-wellington-as-floods-hit/
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[2026-04-20 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Second cancer shock for Hong Kong actress Kristal Tin. How does disease strike?
Snippet: Tin says in a social media post cancer cells were found in her lymph nodes, more than a year after she was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350692/second-cancer-shock-hong-kong-actress-kristal-tin-how-does-disease-strike?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 16:44 UTC+10:00] [Kristal Tin] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Second cancer shock for Hong Kong actress Kristal Tin. How does disease strike?
Snippet: Tin says in a social media post cancer cells were found in her lymph nodes, more than a year after she was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350692/second-cancer-shock-hong-kong-actress-kristal-tin-how-does-disease-strike
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[2026-04-20 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Meet the next generation of young UAE conservationists working to make a positive difference | The National
Snippet: A conservation organisation that has funded thousands of projects to protect endangered species around the world has launched an initiative to encourage a next generation of environmentalists in the UAE.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/20/meet-the-next-generation-of-young-uae-conservationists-working-to-make-a-positive-difference/
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[2026-04-20 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
Snippet: New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country's North Island.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly75d9zvj3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-04-20 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: India sees increased EV sales on Iran war, incoming emissions rules
Snippet: Drivers charge their Tata EVs at a charging station in Mumbai on Sept. 9, 2025. Total electric car sales in India grew 87% in the fiscal year through March, with incoming emissions rules expected to give the segment a further boost in the near future. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/india-sees-increased-ev-sales-on-iran-war-incoming-emissions-rules
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[2026-04-20 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Santos] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Adelaide University considers dropping Santos name from building
Snippet: Head of newly formed institution questions whether naming is ‘reflective of our current reality’ amid criticism of ‘shameful’ fossil fuel company promotion
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/20/adelaide-university-considers-dropping-santos-name-from-building-ntwnfb
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[2026-04-20 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: New Zealand declares emergency in Wellington as record rainfall triggers flash floods
Snippet: Wellington had received 77mm of rain ‌in less than an hour, its heaviest rainfall on record
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3350675/new-zealand-declares-emergency-wellington-record-rainfall-triggers-flash-floods?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 14:26 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: New Zealand declares emergency in Wellington as record rainfall triggers flash floods
Snippet: Wellington had received 77mm of rain ‌in less than an hour, its heaviest rainfall on record
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3350675/new-zealand-declares-emergency-wellington-record-rainfall-triggers-flash-floods
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[2026-04-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Editorials] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: [EDITORIAL] Ang kaligtasan (sana) ng kaluluwa ni Zaldy Co
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/voices/editorials/zaldy-co-redemption-flood-control-corruption-filipino-version/
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[2026-04-20 12:51 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Why these massive spinning machines will help Queensland transition to renewable energy
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/why-these-massive-spinning-machines-will-help-queensland-transition-to-renewable-energy-20260420-p5zpf3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 11:51 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Nations gather for first-ever conference on fossil fuel exit
Snippet: More than 50 nations are attending a world-first conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Colombia next week as the Iran war underscores how dependent countries remain on planet-heating coal, oil and gas.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/04/20/climate-change/first-conference-fossil-fuel-exit/
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[2026-04-20 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Conservation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: The underwater forests coming back to life off the Sydney coast
Snippet: Sydney’s underwater forests are making a remarkable recovery, enabled by cleaner coastal waters around the city and a helping hand from scientists.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/conservation/the-underwater-forests-coming-back-to-life-off-the-sydney-coast-20260415-p5zo4p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China warns strong El Nino this year may worsen global fossil fuel crisis
Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350622/china-warns-strong-el-nino-year-may-worsen-global-fossil-fuel-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China warns strong El Nino this year may worsen global fossil fuel crisis
Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350622/china-warns-strong-el-nino-year-may-worsen-global-fossil-fuel-crisis
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[2026-04-20 09:01 UTC+10:00] [Comment & Analysis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: Bulk of emissions reduction from Safeguard Mechanism is smoke and mirrors
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/bulk-of-emissions-reduction-from-safeguard-mechanism-is-smoke-and-mirrors/
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[2026-04-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Iran war spurs surge in palm oil exports from Southeast Asia
Snippet: Demand for crude palm oil from Southeast Asia has surged because of the war in Iran, but future production is constrained by mounting fertilizer costs, climate change and aging palms. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/iran-war-spurs-surge-in-palm-oil-exports-from-southeast-asia
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[2026-04-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Man-Ki Kim] Poland at center of Korea's defense industry in Europe
Snippet: Geopolitical pressures beyond its immediate borders are reshaping Europe’s security environment.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720486
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[2026-04-20 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: 'Proper Autumn' forecast for Qld after above-average temperatures
Snippet: Clear skies are expected across most of Queensland in the coming week. (ABC News: Dominic Cansdale)
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/weather-forecast-queensland-school-returns/106581272
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[2026-04-20 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Lanka enters challenging environment from position of strength – ADB
Snippet: Although the Middle East conflict places geopolitical risk at the center of developing Asia and the Pacific’s economic outlook, Sri Lanka enters this challenging and uncertain environment from a position of strength, with growth at 5 % in 2025, ADB Senior Country Economist Lilia Aleksanyan said releasing its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026 report in Colombo.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/business/982135/lanka-enters-challenging-environment-from-position-of-strength-adb/
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[2026-04-20 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: How to protect people from hot weather
Snippet: In March and April 2026, Sri Lanka is experiencing severe hot weather with “feels like” temperatures exceeding in some areas, prompting health warnings. Health and Mass Media Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe advised the public to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and wear protective gear, particularly warning vulnerable groups.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/features/981782/how-to-protect-people-from-hot-weather/
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[2026-04-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: A greener tomorrow with NSB’s New Year initiative ‘plant sapling at the auspicious time’ - DailyNews
Snippet: National Savings Bank (NSB), one of Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned financial institutions, takes pride in continuing its long-standing tradition of celebrating the Sinhala and Tamil New Year by promoting financial savings as well as environmental sustainability through a series of meaningful initiatives.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/business/982097/a-greener-tomorrow-with-nsbs-new-year-initiative-plant-sapling-at-the-auspicious-time/
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[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Editorial] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Protecting water for future
Snippet: Water is a gift of nature that is essential for life. It plays an important role in human survival, agriculture, industries, and the environment. Preventing drinking water contamination in Sri Lanka is something commendable because still the majority of Sri Lankans, especially in far away rural areas, use wells to obtain drinking water.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/editorial/981947/protecting-water-for-future/
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[2026-04-20 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: China's smart bet is paying off. Meanwhile, Australia pleads for fuel
Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/strait-of-hormuz-china-renewable-energy/106581226
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[2026-04-20 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution
Snippet: People spend 80% to 90% of their time indoors – and poor indoor air quality can kill. One of the most significant environmental health risks globally, poor indoor air quality is estimated to be responsible for 3.2 million deaths annually worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where families lack access to clean energy and use wood, kerosene, or coal fires for cooking and heating.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-893532
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[2026-04-20 02:25 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: The Guardian view on Japan’s cherry blossom: when spring slips out of time | Editorial
Snippet: A 1,200-year dataset shows the ‘peak bloom’ is arriving earlier. Global heating is unsettling nature’s rhythms – and their cultural meaning
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/19/the-guardian-view-on-japans-cherry-blossom-when-spring-slips-out-of-time
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[2026-04-20 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Americas] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: How the Iran war set Beijing up for global clean energy dominance
Snippet: BRUSSELS — America’s allies, stung by soaring energy costs due to Washington’s attacks on Iran, are confronting an uncomfortable truth: The escape route from fossil fuel shocks leads straight into China’s arms.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/how-the-iran-war-set-beijing-up-for-global-clean-energy-dominance/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-04-19 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s spinal muscular atrophy patients seek aid for injection therapy
Snippet: Oral medicine subsidies for patients aged 25 or above began early this year but adults still lack public funding for injections
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350640/hong-kongs-spinal-muscular-atrophy-patients-seek-aid-injection-therapy?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-19 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Spinal muscular atrophy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s spinal muscular atrophy patients seek aid for injection therapy
Snippet: Oral medicine subsidies for patients aged 25 or above began early this year but adults still lack public funding for injections
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350640/hong-kongs-spinal-muscular-atrophy-patients-seek-aid-injection-therapy
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[2026-04-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Birds] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: ‘How much have we missed?’: book tunes in to overlooked world of female birdsong
Snippet: Authors set out to correct under-representation of female sounds – and found some surprising revelations
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/19/hidden-world-of-female-birdsong-book
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[2026-04-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How hydrogen could help China cut natural gas use and carbon emissions
Snippet: A large-scale project in Shandong province is part of a national green energy push
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350628/how-hydrogen-could-help-china-cut-natural-gas-use-and-carbon-emissions?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [carbon emissions] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How hydrogen could help China cut natural gas use and carbon emissions
Snippet: A large-scale project in Shandong province is part of a national green energy push
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350628/how-hydrogen-could-help-china-cut-natural-gas-use-and-carbon-emissions
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[2026-04-19 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: South Africa men and New Zealand women win the Hong Kong Sevens
Snippet: HONG KONG (AP) — South Africa broke its title drought in the Hong Kong Sevens when it won the final from defending champion Argentina 35-7 on Sunday.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hong-kong-sevens-south-africa-new-zealand-9e98035f3c2dfe5ee29e6d2412e6fe7b
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[2026-04-19 20:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Summer-like weather makes Korea sweat mid-April
Snippet: Rain forecast for Monday expected to cool temperatures nationwide
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720512
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[2026-04-19 19:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Spring flowers bloom early due to warmer weather and a wet winter
Snippet: Recent warm weather has encouraged the tulips at Hampton Court Palace to bloom slightly earlier than usual this year
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cvg33dep3emo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-04-19 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Bernardo testimony in flood control case raises legal focus on state witness doctrine
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The expected testimony of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Roberto Bernardo in the alleged flood control anomaly has drawn renewed attention to the legal requirements governing the use of state witnesses in corruption cases, the legal team of former senator Ramon Revilla Jr.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/news/bernardo-testimony-in-flood-control-case-raises-legal-focus-on-state-witness-doctrine/2323433
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[2026-04-19 17:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Watermelon sales jump as early heat arrives
Snippet: As warmer-than-usual weather boosts demand for summer foods, supermarkets are looking to cash in with early watermelons sales.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720443
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[2026-04-19 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Antique's poverty decline highlights gains from livelihood, sustainability initiatives championed by Legarda
Snippet: YEARS of sustained policy support and development initiatives championed by Loren Legarda for Antique have coincided with measurable improvements in the province's poverty indicators.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/tmt-newswire/antiques-poverty-decline-highlights-gains-from-livelihood-sustainability-initiatives-championed-by-legarda/2323392
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[2026-04-19 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: UAE weather: Light rain and dust clouds forecast | The National
Snippet: The UAE can expect light showers in parts of the country over the next few days.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/19/uae-weather-light-rain-and-dust-clouds-forecast/
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[2026-04-19 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Koreans anxious about climate change, but becoming less inclined to act
Snippet: The percentage of South Koreans who said convenience was more important than being eco-friendly has doubled in an annual survey last year, compared to the figure taken in 2018.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720330
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[2026-04-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [H.eco Tech Festa 2026] Sustainability now a condition for market access: HP exec
Snippet: More than 60% of HP’s revenue tied to sustainable products as partners report higher win rates
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719098
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[2026-04-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: SK Shieldus steps up ESG push with SBTi validation
Snippet: SK Shieldus is stepping up its ESG push ahead of Earth Day on April 22, accelerating efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations as energy efficiency becomes more important amid supply uncertainty and rising costs.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719070
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[2026-04-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [hydropower] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China begins building US$1 billion hydropower station in Cambodia amid energy crisis
Snippet: As focus switches to renewable energy, pumped-storage hydropower project in Koh Kong province expected to be completed by 2029
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350480/china-begins-building-us1-billion-hydropower-station-cambodia-amid-energy-crisis
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[2026-04-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China begins building US$1 billion hydropower station in Cambodia amid energy crisis
Snippet: As focus switches to renewable energy, pumped-storage hydropower project in Koh Kong province expected to be completed by 2029
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350480/china-begins-building-us1-billion-hydropower-station-cambodia-amid-energy-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed
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