[2026-03-18 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ice used to be safe. Warming winters are changing that

Snippet: Fishermen cast their lines while ice fishing on Lake Simcoe in the Innisfil area north of Toronto, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/climate-weather-ice-deaths-temperatures-hunting-83ca949bbd2344786271ad248b7e8924

[2026-03-18 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Grethcel Soltones’ maturity paved way for Akari’s 5-game winning streak

Snippet: LAGUNA, Philippines — Despite being under the weather, Grethcel Soltones showed up for the Akari Chargers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/sports/grethcel-soltones-maturity-paved-way-for-akaris-5-game-winning-streak/2301873

[2026-03-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: In Oaxaca, people who work in the mezcal industry talk about the impact of the popular drink

Snippet: SOLEDAD SALINAS, Mexico (AP) — In the Central Valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico, Indigenous mezcal producers are watching a spirit once dismissed as the drink of the poor move far beyond their communities.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/climate-mezcal-mexico-deforestation-agave-b22bd5f1c32c280f8194e1909616c907

[2026-03-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Former Public Works exec bares Zaldy Co bribe in anomalous flood control project

Snippet: Former Public Works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo arrives at the Sandiganbayan on March 17, 2026 when he testified that he received P130 million from the fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co between 2023 and 2025 as a 'balato' or token of gratitude for making sure that anomalous flood control projects would go smoothly.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/videos/watch-former-public-works-exec-bares-zaldy-co-bribe-in-anomalous-flood-control-project/2301753

[2026-03-17 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson: Chavit Singson offers to testify on flood control mess

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson has offered to testify on the reported corruption behind some flood control projects, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/news/lacson-chavit-singson-offers-to-testify-on-flood-control-mess/2301876

[2026-03-17 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Art star’s picture-perfect Chelsea co-op hits the market for under $1M

Snippet: The Chelsea home of late art curator Richard Flood has hit the market for $850,000.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/real-estate/art-stars-picture-perfect-chelsea-co-op-hits-the-market/

[2026-03-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unlimited petrol? Chinese firm claims it can produce fuel from air and water

Snippet: The start-up plans to build ‘large-scale’ facilities to convert carbon dioxide into synthetic fuel, though some question its commercial feasibility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346892/unlimited-gas-chinese-firm-claims-it-can-produce-petroleum-air-and-water

[2026-03-17 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: What will the weather be like in Spain this Easter?

Snippet: Easter week is fast approaching and many will be wondering what the weather will be like.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260317/what-will-the-weather-be-like-in-spain-this-easter-2

[2026-03-17 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Elderly couple lose dream Hawaii home after it was destroyed by floods: ‘Everything’s gone’

Snippet: An elderly couple lost their dream Hawaii home after it was destroyed by raging floods.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/us-news/elderly-couple-lose-dream-hawaii-home-after-it-was-destroyed-by-floods/

[2026-03-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [wild boars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 8 wild boars captured in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin neighbourhood

Snippet: Two large boars and six smaller ones near Chuk Yuen (North) Estate tranquillised by Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department staff and taken away

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346868/8-wild-boars-captured-hong-kongs-wong-tai-sin-neighbourhood

[2026-03-17 18:20 UTC+10:00] [Malaysia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investors fleeing Mideast chaos find safe haven in ‘sweet spot’ Malaysia

Snippet: ‘It’s where you go when things are going badly elsewhere,’ an analyst says as global funds turn to the country to weather volatility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346859/investors-fleeing-mideast-chaos-find-safe-haven-sweet-spot-malaysia

[2026-03-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Recharge Power Enters Japan's Electricity Trading Market, Strengthening Its International Presence

Snippet: TAIPEI, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recharge Power Co., Ltd., the system-level energy storage subsidiary of J&V Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (TWSE:6869), announced a new milestone in its international expansion following the award of a large-scale solar-plus-storage EPC project in Taiwan. Five energy storage sites (each 2 MW / 8 MWh) operated by Recharge Power across the Tohoku, Chubu, and Kyushu power service areas in Japan have been progressively connected to the grid, with two sites completing performance testing and

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696299

[2026-03-17 16:04 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japanese crane no longer considered 'threatened' as population recovers

Snippet: The Environment Ministry removed the red-crowned crane, also known as the Japanese crane, from its list of threatened species on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/17/japan/society/japanese-crane-threatened-species-list-removal/

[2026-03-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Greenhouse gas emissions] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Revealed: the world’s worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating

Snippet: Exclusive: Fixing a leak can be simple and equivalent to closing a coal power station, making lack of action maddening, say analysts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/17/revealed-world-worst-methane-leaks-global-heating

[2026-03-17 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Some flight cancellations and delays continue after US storms dump snow in the Midwest and head east

Snippet: Travelers react to flight delays and cancellations as storms sweep across the eastern half of the country. (AP video: Erik Verduzco)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/travel-weather-storms-flights-airports-f485f93852f31ab2fbd0513a117c7e20

[2026-03-17 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: From fire to flood, how climate change contributed to summer of whiplash weather

Snippet: Scientists are warning this summer's sharp swings from record heat to torrential rain illustrate how climate change is becoming a dominant driving force in our weather.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/summer-weather-whiplash-points-to-driving-force-climate-change/106459530

[2026-03-17 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chief minister announces $100m NT flood recovery fund

Snippet: Lia Finocchiaro has announced the NT government will allocate $100 million to flood recovery efforts. (ABC News: Marcus Kennedy)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/nt-flooding-100-million-flood-recovery-fund-announced/106462960

[2026-03-17 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: NT facing 'back-to-back' disasters as cyclone threat follows floods

Snippet: Andrew Wharton says emergency services are prepared for the weather system to cross into the NT later this week. (ABC News: Marcus Kennedy)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/nt-flooding-100-million-recovery-fund-cyclone-narelle-threat/106462960

[2026-03-17 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'We haven't seen anything yet': China's plan to kick foreign oil habit

Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/china-unveils-five-year-plan-for-green-energy-renewables/106448728

[2026-03-17 12:10 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump news at a glance: president threatens allies for not wading into strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict continues

Snippet: US president wants countries to help police the strait after Iran effectively closed the vital fossil fuel shipping channel – key US politics stories from Monday 16 March at a glance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/16/trump-administration-news-updates-today

[2026-03-17 11:48 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans in fight against Kyiv

Snippet: No more Kenyans to be enlisted by Moscow; Starmer warns against fossil fuel ‘windfall for Putin’ during war on Iran. What we know on day 1,483

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/17/ukraine-war-briefing-russia-agrees-stop-recruiting-kenyans

[2026-03-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Reduced physical activity due to global heating will lead to rise in health issues, study says

Snippet: Researchers project that reduced activity could contribute to half a million additional premature deaths annually by 2050

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/16/reduced-physical-activity-due-to-global-heating-rise-health-issues-study

[2026-03-17 09:39 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: New threat brewing for already-saturated far north Queensland

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-weather-news-tropical-low-could-develop-into-cyclone-off-the-far-north-coast-by-the-end-of-the-week/22d36efb-98ef-470e-99de-fe9a23cda346

[2026-03-17 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Amihan’ continues to weaken, affects only Luzon

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the archipelago will experience generally fair weather as the northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, continues to weaken, the state-run weather agency said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/news/amihan-continues-to-weaken-affects-only-luzon/2301277

[2026-03-17 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fair weather in most of PH; 'amihan' still affecting Luzon

Snippet: (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the archipelago will experience fair weather as the effect of the northeast monsoon locally known as "amihan" continues to weaken, the state-run weather agency said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/news/fair-weather-in-most-of-ph-amihan-still-affecting-luzon/2301277

[2026-03-17 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Spring, climate change, jet stream serves up buffet of wild weather hitting US

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly every type of wild weather hit some part of the United States on Monday as the normal changing seasons clash of cold and warm air collided with a jet stream gone crazy and a possible dash of climate change, meteorologists and scientist said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wild-weather-storms-heat-blizzard-flooding-rain-23992ffa1701a1fa36f5078ab7b3da4e

[2026-03-17 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China unveils world's strongest mass-produced carbon fibre - DailyNews

Snippet: China debuts its domestically developed T1,200 ultra-high-strength carbon fibre on Wednesday, with expected applications in aerospace, low-altitude economy and humanoid robotics.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/17/world/967935/china-unveils-worlds-strongest-mass-produced-carbon-fibre/

[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Aitken Spence Travels achieves GSTC Certification - DailyNews

Snippet: Aitken Spence Travels, Sri Lanka’s leading Destination Management Company, has announced the achievement of the internationally recognised certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), marking a historic milestone in the company’s sustainability journey.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/17/business/967765/aitken-spence-travels-achieves-gstc-certification/

[2026-03-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Offshore Wind Pre-Feasibility Report presented - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has taken a historic leap toward a green energy revolution with the launch of its first Offshore Wind Pre-Feasibility Report recently at the Energy Ministry, Colombo. This landmark study lays the foundation for achieving the nation’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/17/local/967820/offshore-wind-pre-feasibility-report-presented/

[2026-03-17 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Logan Webb shows in WBC what a shame Giants’ playoff drought has been

Snippet: SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Logan Webb showed once again in this World Baseball Classic that the Giants’ ace is built for the biggest stages. Shame he hasn’t had more of them.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/sports/logan-webb-is-san-francisco-giants-mlb-opening-day-starter/

[2026-03-17 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Deadly late-winter storm could bring floods to NYC, tornados to DC and 2 feet of snow to Midwest

Snippet: Hey, Mother Nature, can we get a break here?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/us-news/deadly-late-winter-storm-could-bring-floods-to-nyc-tornados-to-dc-and-2-feet-of-snow-to-midwest/

[2026-03-17 03:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shocking Oscars aftermath pic exposes climate hypocrisy of celebs: ‘Where’s all that “protect the planet” energy now?’

Snippet: The Oscars 20206 might be over, but fans’ fury over “dirty” celebrities is just getting started.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/us-news/oscars-aftermath-pic-exposes-climate-hypocrisy-of-celebrities/

[2026-03-17 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Summer climate ‘whiplash’ hitting harder and faster

Snippet: March 17, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/summer-climate-whiplash-hitting-harder-and-faster/

[2026-03-17 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Climate ‘silence’ puzzles deniers

Snippet: THE savage campaign of US President Donald Trump on every legal and institutional framework for climate action, both in the US and abroad, has been met with “silence” in America and at best only mild protest elsewhere, a surprising outcome that climate deniers seem to find puzzling, but are nonetheless celebrating.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/opinion/columns/climate-silence-puzzles-deniers/2300973

[2026-03-17 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Playhub & Co introduces an elevated family space in Taguig

Snippet: A new family-friendly destination is set to open in Taguig, giving parents another option for meaningful playtime with their children beyond the usual mall stop or indoor playground.Called Playhub & Co, the new space at Forbes Town is being positioned as an interactive environment where children can explore, learn and play, while parents also get a place designed with them in mind.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/playhub-co-introduces-an-elevated-family-space-in-taguig/2300683

[2026-03-17 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Aboitiz Land Pawikan Conservation Project marks 8 years

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/tmt-newswire/aboitiz-land-pawikan-conservation-project-marks-8-years/2300556

[2026-03-17 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spain court rejects trial for ex-govt leader over deadly 2024 floods

Snippet: A Spanish court on Monday rejected a bid to put Valencia's former regional president on trial over his handling of deadly 2024 floods, ruling there was no evidence of a legal violation.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260316/spain-court-rejects-trial-for-ex-govt-leader-over-deadly-2024-floods

[2026-03-17 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Americans in for travel nightmare as severe weather, TSA freeze cause canceled flights, ground stops

Snippet: Dangerous storms and the TSA pay freeze have forced more than 2,000 flights to be canceled across the country as major airports were paralyzed by ground stops Monday morning.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/us-news/americans-in-for-travel-nightmare-as-severe-weather-tsa-freeze-cause-canceled-flights-ground-stops/

[2026-03-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Electric vehicles] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Replacing 1m petrol cars with EVs could cut Australia’s reliance on foreign fuel by 1bn litres a year

Snippet: Electric vehicles reduce exposure to global oil price shocks and shift energy consumption to electricity largely produced domestically, expert says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/16/electric-vehicles-australia-reduce-reliance-on-foreign-fuel

[2026-03-17 00:05 UTC+10:00] [Whales] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Oldest-known whale song recording provides new insight into ocean sounds

Snippet: Recording of humpback whale from 1949 could also provide new understanding of how the huge animals communicate

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/16/oldest-known-whale-song-recording-ocean-sounds

[2026-03-17 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mezcal's popularity in the US comes with environmental costs to areas of Mexico where it's produced

Snippet: Production of mezcal in Mexico is booming to meet growing global demand. The boom has both created opportunities for producers and come with environmental costs. One study found that plantations of agave, used to make mezcal, have expanded by more than 400% over the past three decades. (AP Video: Teresa de Miguel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mezcal-mexico-environment-deforestation-agave-oaxaca-erosion-a53aa9d26d3c3bb3cbd65177c1a91c01

[2026-03-16 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for several areas tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level Warm Weather Advisory, valid for 17 March 2026, warning residents in several parts of the country about rising heat levels. The advisory was released by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 3.30 p.m. on 16 March 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/breaking-news/967631/caution-level-heat-alert-issued-for-several-areas-tomorrow/

[2026-03-16 19:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Notorious serial arsonist arrested for massive Hamyang wildfire

Snippet: Man behind nearly 100 fires told investigators he felt excitement when watching flames and had recurring urges to ignite them

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695505

[2026-03-16 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Chinese University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The Hong Kong scientist trying to revive the city’s coral reefs

Snippet: Decades after pollution devastated Tolo Harbour’s reefs, Chinese University’s Coral Academy is reviving their ecosystems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3346172/hong-kong-scientist-trying-revive-citys-coral-reefs

[2026-03-16 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Climate Change] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran war an ‘abject lesson’ on fossil fuel dependence, UN climate chief says

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/world/middle-east/iran-war-lesson-fossil-fuel-dependence-un-climate-chief-simon-stiell/

[2026-03-16 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Big Tech purchases of carbon credits explode amid AI race, with Microsoft leading the way

Snippet: The AI boom may be having a side effect: a surge in Big Tech buying carbon credits to offset emissions generated by its energy-hungry buildout.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/microsoft-carbon-credits-ai-tech-google-meta.html

[2026-03-16 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Gulf wealth funds keen on Africa renewable energy investments the war

Snippet: Mark Munyua, CP solar’s technician, examines solar panels on the roof of a company in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-gulf-funds-renewable-energy-ec3300910b69857d7cd4d1e994b46574

[2026-03-16 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran war an 'abject lesson' on fossil fuel dependence, UN climate chief says

Snippet: The disruption to energy markets caused by the Iran war is an "abject lesson" in the risks of relying on fossil fuels, and underscores the case for governments to wean their economies off oil and gas, the UN climate secretary will tell EU policymakers on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-war-abject-lesson-fossil-fuel-dependence-un-climate-chief-says

[2026-03-16 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: One in five NSW waterways has severe microplastic contamination, study finds

Snippet: Topic:Water Pollution

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/nsw-estuaries-microplastics-report/106458862

[2026-03-16 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Molicel Achieves RBA Silver Status, Setting a New Benchmark for Ethical Battery Manufacturing

Snippet: TAIPEI, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Molicel is proud to announce that our plant has officially been awarded Silver Status by the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA). This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone in Molicel's journey toward global sustainability and ethical supply chain leadership.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695207