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Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it
Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it

The Bezos Earth Fund has disbursed more than $2 billion so far. With less than four years left to deploy the rest, the couple’s philanthropy is accelerating—though it still trails MacKenzie Scott’s by billions.

By Sydney LakeApril 15, 2026
Members of the public pose for photographs beside the Charging Bull, sometimes referred to as the Bull of Wall Street or the Bowling Green Bull on Broadway on April 14, 2025 in New York City.
Markets haven’t rallied this fast since COVID. Iran volatility is just another ‘notch on the belt’ for investors, says J.P. Morgan strategist
By Eleanor PringleApril 15, 2026
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Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country
By Manuel Rueda and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
Legendary investor says the AI boom masks a deeper crisis: Falling sperm counts, shrinking populations, and vanishing resources
Legendary investor says the AI boom masks a deeper crisis: Falling sperm counts, shrinking populations, and vanishing resources
By Nick LichtenbergApril 12, 2026
zohran
Zohran Mamdani’s promise at 100 days: ‘At our stores, eggs will be cheaper. Bread will be cheaper’
By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
A major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled. ‘We are actively praying for a hurricane’
A major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled. ‘We are actively praying for a hurricane’
By Michael Phillis and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the media after walking off of Air Force One at Miami International Airport on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
PoliticsTrump says the Iran war is ‘very close to over’—despite no deal, a live blockade, and threats mounting
By Eva RoytburgApril 15, 2026
Dow COO Karen Carter wearing a white lab coat and sitting while smiling
NewslettersWhat to know about Dow’s next CEO, the Fortune 500’s third Black female chief today who started at the $40 billion chemical maker as an intern
By Emma HinchliffeApril 15, 2026
Boss has lunch with her workers outside
SuccessA $24 billion Dutch lender is cutting its workforce—and to get the remaining staff on board, the CEO is having sandwiches with them
By Emma BurleighApril 15, 2026
Sal Khan
SuccessThis CEO has teamed up with Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey to build an AI degree that could rival Harvard—and it will only cost $10,000 to attend
By Preston ForeApril 15, 2026
Why insurance giant Travelers’ CTO is placing fewer, bigger bets on AI
NewslettersWhy insurance giant Travelers’ CTO is placing fewer, bigger bets on AI
By John KellApril 15, 2026
horowitz
AIa16z’s Ben Horowitz sees ‘AI anxiety’ consuming Silicon Valley founders. Workers’ fear of something else is killing adoption
By Nick LichtenbergApril 15, 2026
News outlets like NYT and USA Today are blocking the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine to prevent AI training models from using their content
AINews outlets like NYT and USA Today are blocking the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine to prevent AI training models from using their content
By Dave Lozo and Morning BrewApril 15, 2026
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Future of WorkThe org chart isn’t ready: How AI exposed the hidden crisis inside the American corporation
By Nick LichtenbergApril 15, 2026
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Centcom Red Sea
EnvironmentThe Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping have created an 18-mile oil slick and an ‘environmental disaster’ that could only get worse, U.S. military says
By Samy Magdy and The Associated PressFebruary 24, 2024
  • It’s so cold and snowy in Alaska that fuel oil is thickening and Anchorage told 1,000 businesses to vacate until snow is removed from their rooftops
    EnvironmentIt’s so cold and snowy in Alaska that fuel oil is thickening and Anchorage told 1,000 businesses to vacate until snow is removed from their rooftops
    By Mark Thiessen, Becky Bohrer and The Associated PressFebruary 2, 2024
Death Valley
EnvironmentThe hottest place on earth has water as kayakers take ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity to boat around Death Valley lake
By Ty O'Neil, John Locher, Stefanie Dazio and The Associated PressFebruary 24, 2024
First large-scale offshore wind farm in U.S., off Massachusetts coast, has started delivering electricity
EnvironmentFirst large-scale offshore wind farm in U.S., off Massachusetts coast, has started delivering electricity
By Steve LeBlanc and The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2024
The anti-ESG backlash is not just an American phenomenon as Europe waters down its sustainability agenda
CommentaryThe anti-ESG backlash is not just an American phenomenon as Europe waters down its sustainability agenda
By Camille FumardFebruary 22, 2024
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris
EnvironmentVice President Kamala Harris announces $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects, saying clean water is a right
By The Associated PressFebruary 21, 2024
Endangered species could help us survive the great American political divide. Here’s why
CommentaryEndangered species could help us survive the great American political divide. Here’s why
By Bill Frist and Jennifer MorrisFebruary 20, 2024
  • The Biden administration’s freeze on LNG projects is a gift to Putin
    CommentaryThe Biden administration’s freeze on LNG projects is a gift to Putin
    By Mike SommersFebruary 1, 2024
California has big plans to turn organic waste into fuel but it’s far behind on its food recycling programs because people won’t separate their trash
EnvironmentCalifornia has big plans to turn organic waste into fuel but it’s far behind on its food recycling programs because people won’t separate their trash
By Amy Taxin and The Associated PressFebruary 19, 2024
Group of young people cleaning rubbish from a beach
EnvironmentHow much of your salary would you sacrifice to fight climate change? 69% claim they would give up 1%—but those in the U.S. are among the least keen to contribute
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 16, 2024
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink
EnvironmentAfter Larry Fink and Jamie Dimon firms bail on climate group, NYC comptroller lets rip: ‘They are caving to climate deniers’
By Amanda GerutFebruary 15, 2024
America should be the eagle, not the ostrich, of the clean energy transition
CommentaryAmerica should be the eagle, not the ostrich, of the clean energy transition
By Ed FarringtonFebruary 15, 2024
Pack of sled dogs
EnvironmentSnowmobile company employee charged with reckless driving after slamming into sled team and killing 3 dogs in Alaska
By Mark Thiessen and The Associated PressFebruary 15, 2024
  • photo of Verdant Robotics farming machinery
    TechHow farmers are using AI to help feed the planet
    By Fortune EditorsFebruary 1, 2024
Hands showing diamond. Emerald.
SuccessLab-grown-obsessed Gen Zers and millennials are increasingly favoring gemstones over diamonds
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 15, 2024
Climate activism is making Big Oil bigger. But it’s not all bad news for the energy transition
CommentaryClimate activism is making Big Oil bigger. But it’s not all bad news for the energy transition
By Andrea GuerzoniFebruary 15, 2024
Protestors drive tractors during a farmers demonstration
EnvironmentEuropean farmers are sick and tired of EU red tape and statistics: ‘That is what is creating this level of distrust. It’s like living in Russia or China’
By Raf Casert and The Associated PressFebruary 15, 2024
Texas oil company Apache to spend over $9m to address air pollution in settlement with federal government and New Mexico
EnvironmentTexas oil company Apache to spend over $9m to address air pollution in settlement with federal government and New Mexico
By Susan Montoya Bryan and The Associated PressFebruary 14, 2024
‘An age of manufactured mistrust’: Here’s what rampant disinformation means for health, climate, and democracy
Commentary‘An age of manufactured mistrust’: Here’s what rampant disinformation means for health, climate, and democracy
By Bill NovelliFebruary 13, 2024
Turtle
EnvironmentNearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline and more than a fifth face extinction, UN says
By Christina Larson and The Associated PressFebruary 12, 2024
Avocados
EnvironmentTrouble for Super Bowl guac looms as Mexico ships 2,000 fewer tons of avocados to America on climate change struggles
By Mark Stevenson and The Associated PressFebruary 11, 2024
Springsnail
EnvironmentA snail smaller than a fingernail is endangering a key part of Biden’s climate agenda: A huge lithium mine in Nevada
By Scott Sonner and The Associated PressFebruary 9, 2024
Michael Mann
Environment‘It’s a good day for science’: Penn scientist famous for ‘hockey stick’ graph on climate change wins $1 million verdict on defamation claims
By Suman Naishadham and The Associated PressFebruary 9, 2024
10 railroad cars on cargo train carrying cooking oil and plastic pellets derailed in New York—and 2 ended up in a river
Environment10 railroad cars on cargo train carrying cooking oil and plastic pellets derailed in New York—and 2 ended up in a river
By The Associated PressFebruary 9, 2024
Taylor Swift looks over her shoulder.
LifestyleTaylor Swift’s week on a private jet would cost $21,000 more under new tax rules proposed in Congress
By Irina IvanovaFebruary 9, 2024
Exxon is taking its shareholders to court as the anti-ESG backlash escalates into a civil war between the proponents of shareholder primacy
CommentaryExxon is taking its shareholders to court as the anti-ESG backlash escalates into a civil war between the proponents of shareholder primacy
By Walter FrickFebruary 8, 2024
a number of wind turbines amid water
FinanceDanish wind giant’s abysmal 3 months have a lot to do with America, ‘the most painful’ part of its portfolio
By Prarthana PrakashFebruary 7, 2024
California’s intense storms this weekend could bring losses of up to $11 billion
FinanceCalifornia’s intense storms this weekend could bring losses of up to $11 billion
By Chris MorrisFebruary 6, 2024
SUV drivers will now have to pay triple to park in Paris after referendum—but a 5% turnout reignites ‘rigging’ debate
EnvironmentSUV drivers will now have to pay triple to park in Paris after referendum—but a 5% turnout reignites ‘rigging’ debate
By Ryan HoggFebruary 5, 2024
Chile fires that have killed dozens, destroyed 1,000 homes, and caused an oil refinery shut-down were intentionally lit, says Valparaíso governor 
EnvironmentChile fires that have killed dozens, destroyed 1,000 homes, and caused an oil refinery shut-down were intentionally lit, says Valparaíso governor 
By James Attwood, Andrea Jaramillo and BloombergFebruary 4, 2024
Wesley Miaskoch
EnvironmentAs backcountry skiing takes off in the age of climate change, avalanche forecasters work overtime to save people’s lives
By Matthew Brown and The Associated PressFebruary 3, 2024
Taylor Swift
EnvironmentTaylor Swift’s private jet to the Super Bowl would emit 14x the average American’s travel in a full year—at least
By Isabella O'Malley and The Associated PressFebruary 2, 2024
Joe Biden
EnvironmentAs climate activists celebrate Biden’s ban on natural gas exports, Exxon CFO warns of a huge ‘mistake’ being made
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 2, 2024
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Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated again—a week after gifting millions to a college, she's just given $70 million to Meals on Wheels Americaplaceholder alt text
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