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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
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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
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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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The U.S. clean energy push just marked a huge milestone as major offshore wind farms start powering the domestic grid for the first time ever
EnvironmentThe U.S. clean energy push just marked a huge milestone as major offshore wind farms start powering the domestic grid for the first time ever
By Jennifer McDermott and The Associated PressJanuary 3, 2024
  • a Grizzly bear.
    EnvironmentBSNF Railway has been slow-walking a permit to stop running over grizzly bears for nearly 20 years, environmental groups claim in lawsuit
    By Amy Beth Hanson and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2023
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EnvironmentAmerica spends $1.2 billion a year on endangered species, but almost half goes to just 2 kinds of fish
By Matthew Brown, John Flesher and The Associated PressJanuary 3, 2024
Albuquerque power lines
EnvironmentSpanish giant’s $4.3 billion plan to unite New Mexico’s largest utility with Connecticut subsidiary gets spiked in the southwest
By The Associated PressJanuary 3, 2024
The Panama Canal is enmeshed in a crisis that’s disrupting global trade. But it will take years and  billions of dollars to fix
EnvironmentThe Panama Canal is enmeshed in a crisis that’s disrupting global trade. But it will take years and billions of dollars to fix
By Peter Millard, Michael D. McDonald and BloombergJanuary 2, 2024
Chevron blames a $4 billion writedown mostly on California’s regulations as its war with the state’s Democratic-led government heats ups
EnvironmentChevron blames a $4 billion writedown mostly on California’s regulations as its war with the state’s Democratic-led government heats ups
By Joe Ryan, Kevin Crowley and BloombergJanuary 2, 2024
In the age of unchecked billionaires and corporate bad behavior, everyday people have a million reasons to say something if they see something
CommentaryIn the age of unchecked billionaires and corporate bad behavior, everyday people have a million reasons to say something if they see something
By Gordon Schnell and Amber ScorahJanuary 2, 2024
  • AI could accelerate progress toward the world’s climate goals. Here’s how
    CommentaryAI could accelerate progress toward the world’s climate goals. Here’s how
    By Kate Brandt and Rich LesserDecember 18, 2023
Macroeconomic uncertainties will not halt progress on the energy transition in 2024 and beyond. Here’s why
CommentaryMacroeconomic uncertainties will not halt progress on the energy transition in 2024 and beyond. Here’s why
By Ignacio GalánJanuary 2, 2024
‘Take caution’: Giant waves pummeling California  flood beach neighborhoods and send spectators to the hospital
Environment‘Take caution’: Giant waves pummeling California flood beach neighborhoods and send spectators to the hospital
By Marcio Sanchez, John Antczak and The Associated PressDecember 29, 2023
Jordan Ruidas, back, one of the organizers with Lahaina Strong, an organization focusing on helping families affected by Lahaina wildfire, poses for a portrait with her children, La'iku, left, and Waiaulia in front of the Fishing for Housing protest camp in Lahaina, Hawaii
EnvironmentMaui is trying to strike the balance of rebuilding affordable homes and bringing back tourists—but visitors should be wary of aggravating wildfire trauma
By Audrey McAvoy and The Associated PressDecember 29, 2023
Actor Pierce Brosnan is cited for stepping out of bounds at a sensitive thermal area in Yellowstone
EnvironmentActor Pierce Brosnan is cited for stepping out of bounds at a sensitive thermal area in Yellowstone
By Mead Gruver and The Associated PressDecember 28, 2023
‘Gnarly’ waves up to 40-feet tall are pummeling West Coast beaches and causing flooding: ‘They’re huge’
Environment‘Gnarly’ waves up to 40-feet tall are pummeling West Coast beaches and causing flooding: ‘They’re huge’
By John Antczak, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and The Associated PressDecember 28, 2023
  • Hawaii Governor Josh Green
    EnvironmentHawaii governor threatens to use ‘hammer’ to convert 3,000 vacation rentals to housing for newly homeless Maui wildfire survivors
    By Audrey McAvoy and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2023
Climate change is forcing Pacific Northwest trees to move—but scientists can’t agree on what form of ‘assisted migration’ is best
EnvironmentClimate change is forcing Pacific Northwest trees to move—but scientists can’t agree on what form of ‘assisted migration’ is best
By Nathan Gilles and The Associated PressDecember 28, 2023
Year-end world population will exceed 8 billion for the first time ever, marking a huge milestone for the planet
EnvironmentYear-end world population will exceed 8 billion for the first time ever, marking a huge milestone for the planet
By Mike Schneider and The Associated PressDecember 28, 2023
The endangered Species Act turns 50, and those who created and enforced it recall its highs and lows: ‘I was threatened many times’
EnvironmentThe endangered Species Act turns 50, and those who created and enforced it recall its highs and lows: ‘I was threatened many times’
By Travis Loller and The Associated PressDecember 27, 2023
The biggest clean energy project in U.S. history just raised $11 billion and started construction
EnvironmentThe biggest clean energy project in U.S. history just raised $11 billion and started construction
By Josh Saul and BloombergDecember 27, 2023
A picture of Michael O'Leary speaking behind a row of microphones
EnvironmentRyanair’s CEO says consumers will always choose budget flights over environmental fears, as aviation has been wrongly made the ‘poster child’ for climate change
By Prarthana PrakashDecember 27, 2023
The green revolution runs on chips–but there is no good way to make the fragile semiconductors ecosystem sustainable in the short term
CommentaryThe green revolution runs on chips–but there is no good way to make the fragile semiconductors ecosystem sustainable in the short term
By Rakesh KumarDecember 26, 2023
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EnvironmentKing Charles gives 2nd Christmas speech in front of Buckingham Palace’s first live tree, soon to be replanted elsewhere
By The Associated PressDecember 25, 2023
Scott Adams
RetailThe EV boom may be petering out, but Americans are buying record numbers of hybrid cars
By Tom Krisher and The Associated PressDecember 24, 2023
Tom Day
EnvironmentWhite Christmas looks extinct everywhere but Alaska: ‘I feel like December really no longer qualifies as a winter month’
By Nick Perry and The Associated PressDecember 24, 2023
Wind farm
EnvironmentConservative-backed mission to save the whales collides with lack of evidence that offshore wind is fatal
By Christina Larson, Jennifer McDermott, Patrick Whittle, Wayne Parry and The Associated PressDecember 24, 2023
oil drilling platform 'Hickory' is seen here in the Gulf of Mexico
EnvironmentOil firms offer $382 million for right to drill in Gulf of Mexico after courts reject Biden administration plans to protect an endangered whale
By Matthew Brown, Matthew Daly and The Associated PressDecember 21, 2023
The U.S. dairy industry wants to tackle climate change–but not at the expense of feeding the world
CommentaryThe U.S. dairy industry wants to tackle climate change–but not at the expense of feeding the world
By Krysta HardenDecember 20, 2023
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EnvironmentThe Colorado culture wars are getting wild, as officials release 5 gray wolves into the Rocky Mountains in Democrat-backed program
By Jesse Bedayn and The Associated PressDecember 20, 2023
Lakeisha Bryant
EnvironmentSan Jose officials move to reassure on wastewater conversion: ‘This is a very high tech process that ensures the water is super clean’
By Adam Beam and The Associated PressDecember 20, 2023
Drilling is coming back after ban in Pennsylvania ‘Gasland’ town where residents could light their tap water on fire
EnvironmentDrilling is coming back after ban in Pennsylvania ‘Gasland’ town where residents could light their tap water on fire
By Michael Rubinkam and The Associated PressDecember 20, 2023
A wind turbine is placed off the coast in Newark Bay in Elizabeth, New Jersey
EnvironmentPlanned New Jersey offshore wind farm will likely ‘adversely affect’ whales—but not kill them—feds say
By Wayne Parry and The Associated PressDecember 20, 2023
Larry Kramer
EnvironmentOutgoing philanthropy exec says this era is like the 1920s, when ‘A lot of people became fascists, and a lot of people became communists’
By Thalia Beaty and The Associated PressDecember 19, 2023
A volcano just erupted in Iceland that’s threatening the country’s prime tourist attraction—the spectacular Blue Lagoon
EnvironmentA volcano just erupted in Iceland that’s threatening the country’s prime tourist attraction—the spectacular Blue Lagoon
By Ragnhildur Sigurdardottir and BloombergDecember 18, 2023
Millions of Americans have already moved away from flood-prone ‘climate abandonment areas,’ scientists find. They project huge flood risk in the Midwest through 2053 
EnvironmentMillions of Americans have already moved away from flood-prone ‘climate abandonment areas,’ scientists find. They project huge flood risk in the Midwest through 2053 
By Michael Phillis, Camille Fassett, Irina Ivanova and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2023
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