Topic: Environment & Climate — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-21 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will closely monitor additional U.S. measures and the trade environment as U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to impose a new 10 percent "global tariff" on all countries following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against his emergency tariffs, Cheong Wa Dae said Saturday.
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[2026-02-20 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Water now reaches building fronts after a week of steady rise. The peak is close, but levels have not begun to fall. One man is missing after his canoe capsized. Météo-France says the country has logged 35 straight days of rain, the longest spell since records began in 1959. Several western departments remain on red alert as Storm Pedro approaches.
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[2026-02-20 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: A tropical low over the NT might move into SA next week, continuing to bring heavy rain and flooding.
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[2026-02-20 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The prime minister said Tokyo was facing ‘the most severe and complex security environment’ since World War II, citing China and Russia
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[2026-02-20 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hospital Authority links 15 per cent year-on-year decline in A&E cases during the first three days of the holiday to fee reforms taking effect
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[2026-02-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Devotees of historical figures make pilgrimages to ancient sites to pay tribute, but concerns mount over environmental pollution
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[2026-02-20 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Around the world, global heating is already giving us more frequent heatwaves, and when we get them they are lasting longer and bringing more heat.
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[2026-02-20 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: The lemuroid ringtail possum is just one animal facing the challenges associated with a rapidly warming climate. Source: Supplied / Gary W Wilson via iNaturalist
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[2026-02-19 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More tents at Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites in Sai Kung but situation ‘under control’, authorities say
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[2026-02-19 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran trainer is keen to set import for Group races following his first Hong Kong win in 621 days
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[2026-02-19 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Popular spots across city continue to draw large festive crowds, even as data shows nearly 16 per cent rise in net outflow during holiday period
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[2026-02-19 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s beautiful debut feature is sure to excite fans of Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki, even if a muddled plot lets it down
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[2026-02-19 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The pontiff said the ashes could represent cities destroyed by war, as well as the damage to the environment and international law
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[2026-02-18 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: US mining giant Alcoa is forced to pay $55 million after unlawfully clearing parts of a Western Australian native forest to mine bauxite.
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[2026-02-18 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Dave Corstorphan's dogs enjoyed the floodwaters, while waiting two days for the road to reopen.
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[2026-02-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Blending creativity with sustainability, the company offers sparkling pieces handcrafted from vintage glass beads from Paris
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[2026-02-17 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: A document released to the ABC under Right to Information laws shows lead pollution results from suburbs near Nyrstar's Hobart zinc smelter, as well as suburbs further afield on the eastern shore.
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[2026-02-16 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O mês de fevereiro terá um fenômeno nos céus para encher os olhos dos amantes da astronomia. Seis planetas do sistema solar vão se alinhar e formar o que costuma ser chamado de um desfile, alinhamento ou agrupamento planetário.
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[2026-02-16 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consumer Council warns perfumes containing excessive fragrance chemicals may lead to ‘cocktail effect’, increasing health risks
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[2026-02-16 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage today (16) celebrated its 51st anniversary by inaugurating a new “Free-Roaming Area for Elephants”, allowing adult male elephants to roam freely in a controlled and safe environment.
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[2026-02-16 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two plants will use coal as a backup to renewable sources such as wind and solar power in a major strategic shift
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[2026-02-16 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Previous record for the warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve was 27.8 degrees in 1953, according to forecaster
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[2026-02-16 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: India’s efforts to nearly double clean energy capacity to 500 gigawatts by 2030 are being met with reluctance from banks and state utilities
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[2026-02-16 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Sightings of Antarctic orcas in Australian waters are very rare. A tour group in WA saw what appeared to be a pod of Antarctic type B killer whales muscle in and steal the meal of a local group of orcas.
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[2026-02-16 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Temperatures aside, vendors say competition from rivals over border and poor economy have dampened consumer spending
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[2026-02-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Malaysian customs recently intercepted nearly 200 tonnes of e-waste, but high shipping volumes make detection a ‘challenge’, officials say
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[2026-02-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Companies should ‘uphold a fair and competitive’ environment to ‘foster innovation and healthy development’, regulator says
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[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Extreme heat, floods, pollution, congested traffic and a tough job market are some of the major challenges faced by the city’s residents
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[2026-02-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Opposition parties accuse the ruling coalition of keeping voters in the dark, fearing a fast track to environmental damage
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[2026-02-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Philippine News Rappler Talk: What the world can learn from Philippine seas Environment Worsening floods? Stop Manila Bay reclamations, say groups Feb 12, 2026 7:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Pastilan] The cost of neglect in Iligan Feb 9, 2026 3:29 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Voices [OPINION] Waste is political.
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[2026-02-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Bookmark and watch this episode on February 14 at 6 pm
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[2026-02-14 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The vaccination drive has drawn criticism that it might undermine conservation efforts of an animal seen as a symbol of the nation
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[2026-02-14 09:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-02-13 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Abolishing the much maligned travel tax is a good start but the whole system needs an overhaul, critics say
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[2026-02-13 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: We're showing you this article with reduced functionality due to intermittent issues on FT.com. This article is up-to-date as of February 13 2026.
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[2026-02-13 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Centre for Food Safety reveals latest results of investigation into dozens of recent food poisoning cases
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[2026-02-12 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-12 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Philippine News Rappler Talk: What the world can learn from Philippine seas Environment Worsening floods? Stop Manila Bay reclamations, say groups Feb 12, 2026 7:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Explainers Why are Masungi caretakers opposing a wind energy project? Feb 3, 2026 11:56 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News Today EJ Obiena nails his 1st gold for 2026 | The wRap
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[2026-02-12 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Video on social media shows shopper recoiling as rodent scurries across boxes of sushi in display chiller at Tuen Mun supermarket
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[2026-02-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Twenty years ago on February 12, 2006, amid the worst air pollution in months, multiple participants in city’s annual race sought medical attention
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[2026-02-12 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) reported consolidated revenue of LKR 48.9 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 (9MFY26), marking an 8.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase, despite operating in what it described as a demanding business environment.
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[2026-02-12 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The World Health Organization says the number of TB infections in Malaysia relative to the population is higher than official figures
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[2026-02-11 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI robots taking centre stage at the coming Spring Festival Gala – now a national tech showcase – will signal official endorsement and likely trigger herd investment
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[2026-02-11 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While 10 were convicted of destroying evidence, not a single person has been charged in connection with the deaths of two Melbourne teens
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[2026-02-11 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Following a wave of poisoning cases linked to raw oysters, the SCMP looks into the risks of consuming the bivalve shellfish and how to avoid illness
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[2026-02-11 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Successful 27km trial unlocks vast carbon dioxide transport potential, bridging geographical gaps to accelerate a process seen as vital to large-scale decarbonisation
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[2026-02-11 09:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-02-11 09:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-02-11 04:40 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Officials at the U.S. Forest Service knew gear worn by wildland firefighters contained potentially dangerous “forever chemicals” years before the agency publicly acknowledged the issue, according to internal correspondence obtained by ProPublica.
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[2026-02-11 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Health officials are also investigating suspected norovirus food poisoning among diners at the five-star Mandarin Oriental
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