Topic: Environment & Climate — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-17 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kentucky sheep farmer Daniel Bell has been expanding thanks to a partnership with a solar company that pays him to graze his flock among the panels. (AP Video: Joshua A. Bickel)
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[2026-04-17 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A hip-hop influencer who lured women to a Pacific Palisades mansion abandoned after the devastating wildfire before raping them as part of a sick ruse will serve eight years in prison after pleading no contest to the horrific crime.
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[2026-04-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say Co’s arrest is a ‘notable step towards accountability’ and committee hearings on the flood control scandal could resume
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[2026-04-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Jonvic Remulla] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say Co’s arrest is a ‘notable step towards accountability’ and committee hearings on the flood control scandal could resume
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[2026-04-17 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Sen. Win Gatchalian tells _The Manila Times_ that the arrest of former lawmaker Elizaldy Co is a big win for the Philippine government as he can tell all on the flood control scam. Gatchalian flew to Legazpi City as guest speaker of the BIOTA @60 for sustainable world gathering of the Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines National Convention and Scientific Sessions on April 17, 2026.
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[2026-04-17 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Reody Balisi, lawyer of former senator Bong Revilla, believes that former district engineer Henry Alcantara's testimony will strengthen their case that his client is not involved in the flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan Alcantara testified before the Sandiganbayan's third division on April 17, 2026, when he revealed that he delivered at least P1.75 to P1.8 billion to former Public Works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo as part of the commissions for the flood control projects in Pandi, Bulacan.
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[2026-04-17 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Palace Press Officer Claire Castro says on April 17, 2026 that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is prepared to face any revelations that may emerge from a possible tell-all by former lawmaker Zaldy Co regarding the alleged flood control anomaly. Castro added that the president was 'happy' about Co’s arrest, noting that the former lawmaker should be ready to disclose all information in the alleged multi-billion-peso flood control corruption scandal.
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[2026-04-17 20:08 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: When Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm, tore through Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base in 2018, it battered F-22 stealth fighter jets, destroyed hundreds of buildings and churned up 700,000 cubic yards of debris. The total cost of the damage approached $5 billion.
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[2026-04-17 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: After years of failed conservation attempts, Israeli ecologists have successfully germinated seeds of the swamp orchid, a species on the cusp of extinction, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority announced earlier this month.
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[2026-04-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Fossil fuels] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Santa Marta conference born out of frustration at Cop summits, where renewable progress has been stalled by major polluters
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[2026-04-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo lauded the country's energy resilience to the Iran war, saying a pivot to solar and wind power has shielded Madrid from the worst impacts of the resulting energy shock.
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[2026-04-17 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The opening of Keukenhof in Lisse for the 2026 spring season highlights the scale and significance of Dutch floriculture, with around seven million flowers across more than 800 varieties, reaffirming the Netherlands’ position as a global leader in bulb production and ornamental horticulture. Located about 40 km from Amsterdam, the park attracts more than one million visitors each year and anchors tourism in the “flower bulb region” between The Hague and Haarlem, one of the country’s most iconic seasonal destinations.
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[2026-04-17 17:23 UTC+10:00] [BrandRap] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-17 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Officials plan joint operations to enter premises in suspected abuse cases, as ombudsman’s report flags ineffective system and low prosecution rates
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[2026-04-17 17:06 UTC+10:00] [statutory powers] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Officials plan joint operations to enter premises in suspected abuse cases, as ombudsman’s report flags ineffective system and low prosecution rates
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[2026-04-17 16:47 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
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[2026-04-17 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The unusually warm early spring weather has sparked speculation that South Korea could face a long rainy season and extreme heat later this summer, as daytime highs in Seoul climbed to 28 degrees Celsius this week.
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[2026-04-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: View image in fullscreenPhotographer of the year | creative | Bilha, Stories of my SistersMitzy is part of Indigenous Futures, a network that discusses the climate crisis from the perspective of Indigenous peoples. She has participated in forums including Cop26 and Cop30, and is represented with her ancestors and future generations as a united front in the defence of their territory.
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[2026-04-17 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As the weather shifts, so does the impulse for change — and few updates feel as immediate as a new hairstyle.
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[2026-04-17 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A teen was stabbed in the leg during a dispute in Queens on Thursday afternoon amid a burst of youth violence inside city parks as summer-like weather rolled in.
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[2026-04-17 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The weather this weekend is looking much more settled than of late with the return of some sunshine for most.
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[2026-04-17 14:46 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: April 17, 2026 14:46 | News
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[2026-04-17 11:46 UTC+10:00] [Lebanon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: View image in fullscreenSmoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern coastal city of Tyre on 7 March.Photograph: Kawnat Haju/AFP/GettyShareView image in fullscreenCivil defence forces attempt to extinguish a blaze that erupted after an Israeli bombardment on a solar farm and electricity generation facility in Tyre, 4 March.Photograph: Kawnat Haju/AFP/GettyShareView image in fullscreenThrough the hole of a shattered window, emergency workers and security forces are seen responding to an Israeli airstrike in the Lebanese city
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[2026-04-17 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: A massive drought has emerged across large swaths of the US agricultural belt, threatening crops and livestock and eventually affecting food prices, at a time when fertilizer and diesel costs are soaring. As of early April, 60% of the Lower 48 is in drought as the Northern Hemisphere growing season begins and farmers begin plantings, according to NOAA.
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[2026-04-17 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: ISLAMABAD — Vice President JD Vance has a new base of fans — in Pakistan.
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[2026-04-17 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The sales area touts the yellowtail's sustainability rather than its feed including insects. (Marubeni Nisshin Feed)
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[2026-04-17 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is putting climate change policies into place that could carve up the city.
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[2026-04-17 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Vanuatu's minister for climate change adaptation, Ralph Regenvanu, says Australia needs to do more to phase out fossil fuels. Source: AAP / Joel Carrett
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[2026-04-17 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Southern and central coastal parts of the state, including Yeppoon, will see a sunny start to the weekend, with a chance of showers on Sunday. (Supplied: Glenn Adamus Photographer )
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[2026-04-17 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: As airstrikes hit the Persian Gulf, attacks on Iran’s water infrastructure risk worsening drought, protests, and civilian suffering. Iran’s water crisis may shape the country’s future more than the conflict itself.
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[2026-04-17 04:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BOOSTING the local farmers' capabilities in improving their productivity, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga region introduced them to a capacity-building training on the Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines, or Sarai Mobile Applications and Automatic Weather Station (AWS) installation and maintenance, recently in Butuan City.
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[2026-04-17 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Invasive plants grown in many Australian homes are a threat to the country's environment and biodiversity. (Pexels: Gary Barnes/ CC BY-ND 2.0)
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[2026-04-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Efforts are under way to repatriate the ex-lawmaker, who is accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood-control projects
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[2026-04-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [Czech Republic] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Efforts are under way to repatriate the ex-lawmaker, who is accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood-control projects
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[2026-04-17 03:32 UTC+10:00] [Architecture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Built on tar swamps and two tortuous decades in the making, Lacma’s latest addition used twice as much metal as the Eiffel Tower. How did America supersize revered architect Peter Zumthor?
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[2026-04-17 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday night that a key suspect in a corruption scandal that has sparked public outrage in the Philippines has been arrested in the Czech Republic and that efforts were underway to repatriate the former lawmaker.
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[2026-04-17 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The doomed Texas sleepaway camp Camp Mystic — where 27 campers and counselors died in catastrophic flooding last year — must keep many of their destroyed buildings untouched, a judge said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Rail operator Hankyu and a MS&AD Insurance Group member will take part in the emissions credit market. (Nikkei photo montage)
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[2026-04-17 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after the storms passed through. At least three tornadoes were confirmed in the state and more severe weather is possible.
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[2026-04-17 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: At a time when expansion is often equated with scale alone, the Winford Resort & Casino Manila is redefining what growth looks like in the Philippine gaming landscape. It is pursuing a more deliberate path—one that integrates responsible gaming, technology, sustainability, and a broader hospitality experience into a single, cohesive model.
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[2026-04-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: Minns government announces contract with Snowy Energy to power public transport in seven-year contract
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[2026-04-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China targets ‘bold innovation’ as falling renewable-energy costs allow it to leverage 50 per cent share of global green hydrogen production capacity
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[2026-04-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [solar] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China targets ‘bold innovation’ as falling renewable-energy costs allow it to leverage 50 per cent share of global green hydrogen production capacity
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[2026-04-16 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE Ministry of Investment and China's Jereh Group have partnered to develop a clean energy and industrial platform in the Emirates as part of sustainability efforts.
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[2026-04-16 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AMID the current energy state of emergency, and as demand for electricity rises during the summer months, SM Supermalls reinforces its energy efficiency practices to serve its customers and surrounding communities undisrupted on top of sustaining its operations.
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[2026-04-16 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Aldar Properties has raised Dh5 billion ($1.36 billion) in sustainability-linked credit as it seeks to expand operations.
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[2026-04-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: For more than a century, a lead smelter and other factories in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, spewed toxic dust across the city, contaminating the soil and causing lead poisoning. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the city of Omaha have spent decades trying to clean it up.
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[2026-04-16 18:55 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Durante más de un siglo, una fundición de plomo y otras fábricas esparcieron polvo tóxico por toda la ciudad, contaminando la tierra y causando intoxicación por plomo. La Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) de EE. UU. y la ciudad de Omaha han pasado décadas tratando de hacer la limpieza.
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[2026-04-16 18:28 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Queensland’s child safety department blew out its budget splashing cash on emergency residential care places at a premium for years as it struggled to recruit more kinship carers, an inquiry has heard.
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[2026-04-16 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has signalled bigger fuel reserves and a trucking rule change to reduce Australia’s reliance on diesel and offset oil shocks, as the government locks in fuel supply into June.
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