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At 75, Ted Turner told Fortune he gave himself 5 more years. He got 12—and spent them warning the world was ending
At 75, Ted Turner told Fortune he gave himself 5 more years. He got 12—and spent them warning the world was ending

The CNN founder, who died Wednesday at 87, used a 2013 Fortune interview to handicap his own mortality and deliver a blunt warning about nuclear weapons, climate change, and overpopulation.

By Ashley LutzMay 6, 2026
This September 25, 2021 picture shows the deserted beach of Blue Bay in south-east Mauritius, known as one of the most beautiful beaches and for its marine park.
Tiny island nation unveils $1 million ‘Golden Visa’ for the wealthy—80% cheaper than Trump’s, with one catch: you’re renting
By Eleanor PringleMay 6, 2026
Gas crisis? Kelp could be the biofuel answer to high gas prices, but only if the government removes some red tape
Gas crisis? Kelp could be the biofuel answer to high gas prices, but only if the government removes some red tape
By The Associated Press, Ana Georgescu and Zoe BeketovaMay 6, 2026
Japanese workers commuting to the office
Tokyo is throwing out its strict office dress code and asking workers to wear shorts amid the war in Iran energy crisis
By Emma BurleighMay 5, 2026
A Michigan farm town voted down plans for a giant OpenAI-Oracle data center. Weeks later, construction began
A Michigan farm town voted down plans for a giant OpenAI-Oracle data center. Weeks later, construction began
By Sharon GoldmanMay 6, 2026
The Iran war’s oil shock causes a plastic shortage in Asia, squeezing industries and prompting a ‘Middle East plus one’ rethink of supply chains
The Iran war’s oil shock causes a plastic shortage in Asia, squeezing industries and prompting a ‘Middle East plus one’ rethink of supply chains
By Angelica AngMay 6, 2026
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LawWas it a secret Chinese spy headquarters or a ping-pong parlor? New York Chinatown case goes to trial
By Michael R. Sisak and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
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Law‘Highly qualified White, Asian, and other students were denied admission’: DOJ accuses UCLA of discrimination
By Heather Hollingsworth, Nick Lichtenberg, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
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LawBefore Mark Cuban and Jerry Jones, there was Ted Turner, the larger-than-life billionaire owner who changed sports
By R.J. Rico, Tim Reynolds and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
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PoliticsUnderstanding the legacy of Ted Turner and the creation of the 24-hour news cycle: ‘there is no hyperbole here’
By Jocelyn Noveck, Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
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PoliticsHe was ‘The Mouth of the South’ and ‘Captain Outrageous,’ but Ted Turner said ‘If only I had a little humility, I’d be perfect’
By David Bauder and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
A boat in the strait of hormuz.
EnergyCargo ship crews face attacks waiting the Gulf as Trump pauses two-day-old project to ‘guide’ ships
By Mae Anderson, David McHugh and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
high gas prices on display, $6.79 per gallon
EconomyIran War is hitting low-income Americans the hardest at the gas pump, New York Fed says
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
Vornado CEO Steven Roth ‘shocked that our young mayor would pull this stunt’ and says Zohran Mamdani should know better than to target Ken Griffin
Real EstateVornado CEO Steven Roth ‘shocked that our young mayor would pull this stunt’ and says Zohran Mamdani should know better than to target Ken Griffin
By Catherina GioinoMay 6, 2026
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There’s a huge problem for the clean energy shift and it comes from China, unprecedented IEA report says
EnvironmentThere’s a huge problem for the clean energy shift and it comes from China, unprecedented IEA report says
By Yvonne LauJuly 7, 2022
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    EnvironmentNew exchange-traded fund for World Oceans Day is trying to save the seas
    By Sophie MellorJune 8, 2022
Besma Bouchrit, a research scientist for Brilliant Planet, stand in the middle of an algae farm.
EnvironmentA U.K. startup is building the world’s largest algae farm that each year will capture CO2 equal to the emissions of 8,000 cars
By Bernhard WarnerJuly 5, 2022
A worker arranges shelves at a Sephora store.
EnvironmentFederal regulations are finally taking aim at the ‘Wild West’ of clean beauty
By Ambreen AliJuly 4, 2022
The Supreme Court limited EPA authority, but investors and consumers are still driving sustainability forward
LeadershipThe Supreme Court limited EPA authority, but investors and consumers are still driving sustainability forward
By Aman KidwaiJuly 1, 2022
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EnvironmentSupreme Court limits the EPA’s power to curb greenhouse gases from power plants
By Greg Stohr and BloombergJune 30, 2022
The world needs to redefine sustainability in the blue food sector
CommentaryThe world needs to redefine sustainability in the blue food sector
By Fiorenza MicheliJune 29, 2022
  • BMW and the biggest architecture firm in the world have a vision for the post-gas, electric future
    LifestyleBMW and the biggest architecture firm in the world have a vision for the post-gas, electric future
    By Christiaan HetznerJune 7, 2022
Europe calls the end of the combustion engine era with deal to eliminate CO2-emitting cars by 2035
EnvironmentEurope calls the end of the combustion engine era with deal to eliminate CO2-emitting cars by 2035
By John Ainger, Ewa Krukowska and BloombergJune 29, 2022
How Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could drive advances in energy technology
CommentaryHow Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could drive advances in energy technology
By Dakin SlossJune 28, 2022
Two men standing in front of a wall of fans with the countryside in the background
EnvironmentThe race is on to build the world’s biggest plant that sucks carbon straight from the sky—with tiny Iceland emerging as an unlikely superpower
By Bernhard WarnerJune 28, 2022
Stanford’s first new school in 75 years aims to help address green talent gap
EnvironmentStanford’s first new school in 75 years aims to help address green talent gap
By Ambreen AliJune 27, 2022
A power plant in the U.S.
EnvironmentSupreme Court’s next major ruling could severely limit the power of the EPA
By Chris MorrisJune 27, 2022
  • ‘Greenhouses on the moon:’ After growing plants in lunar soil, scientists see huge implications for crops in outer space—and on Earth
    Environment‘Greenhouses on the moon:’ After growing plants in lunar soil, scientists see huge implications for crops in outer space—and on Earth
    By Bernhard WarnerJune 7, 2022
Exxon Mobil CEO blames Europe’s energy crisis on ‘underinvestment’ in the oil and gas industry
EnvironmentExxon Mobil CEO blames Europe’s energy crisis on ‘underinvestment’ in the oil and gas industry
By Eamon BarrettJune 27, 2022
Germany’s top energy regulator said the country can last just 2.5 months without Russian gas, and  there will be a ‘difficult’ autumn and winter ahead
EnvironmentGermany’s top energy regulator said the country can last just 2.5 months without Russian gas, and there will be a ‘difficult’ autumn and winter ahead
By Tristan BoveJune 24, 2022
‘The whole market is in danger of collapsing’: Germany warns of a ‘Lehman moment’ if Russia cuts off natural gas to Europe
Environment‘The whole market is in danger of collapsing’: Germany warns of a ‘Lehman moment’ if Russia cuts off natural gas to Europe
By Tristan BoveJune 23, 2022
The race is on to make EV batteries truly sustainable
CommentaryThe race is on to make EV batteries truly sustainable
By Mike FinelliJune 23, 2022
A rally against Chevron.
EnvironmentU.S. states lead the way in taking Big Oil to court
By Alasdair LaneJune 20, 2022
Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L) poses next to Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller after awarding him with the title of "Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation" during an award ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow on February 2, 2022.
EnvironmentGermany makes ‘bitter’ decision to return to coal and Italy contemplates rationing as Russia cuts gas supplies to Europe
By David MeyerJune 20, 2022
Heat Wave in Spain
Environment‘The deadliest extreme weather event in Europe’: Extreme heat waves fueled by climate change could fundamentally change the way we live
By Sophie MellorJune 17, 2022
A wheat kernel during the summer harvest on a farm at sunset.
CommentaryScary headlines about food shortages are misleading. Here’s why
By Thin Lei WinJune 17, 2022
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EnvironmentA group of polar bears in Greenland adjust their hunting practices to adapt to climate change
By Leslie Kaufman and BloombergJune 16, 2022
Elon Musk speaks in Austin, Texas
CommentaryWhy India’s electric cars will eat Tesla’s lunch
By Vivek WadhwaJune 16, 2022
The Sydney Opera House and general harbour and cityscape during sunrise.
EnergyWhy the world’s biggest coal exporter is asking 8 million residents to save energy by turning off their power for 2 hours a day
By Chloe TaylorJune 16, 2022
The plastic elephant in Amazon’s boardroom
CommentaryThe plastic elephant in Amazon’s boardroom
By Matt LittlejohnJune 16, 2022
Understanding the real hurdles to jump before reaching net-zero emission goals
ConferencesUnderstanding the real hurdles to jump before reaching net-zero emission goals
By Kristine GillJune 15, 2022
Africa is now the global leader in hydrogen energy, with even tiny Mauritania outproducing the U.S. Here’s why investors are so bullish
EnvironmentAfrica is now the global leader in hydrogen energy, with even tiny Mauritania outproducing the U.S. Here’s why investors are so bullish
By Bernhard WarnerJune 14, 2022
Why this Israeli billionaire spent 17 days growing chickpeas and steak in space
EnvironmentWhy this Israeli billionaire spent 17 days growing chickpeas and steak in space
By Shoshanna SolomonJune 13, 2022
You may be stuck paying high gas prices for years as a global metals shortage sabotages the electric car revolution
EnvironmentYou may be stuck paying high gas prices for years as a global metals shortage sabotages the electric car revolution
By Tristan BoveJune 10, 2022
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CommentaryYes, carbon offsets are imperfect—but we need them
By Sam GillJune 10, 2022
Carmakers plead for Europe to postpone a 2035 ban of gas-powered cars less than a day after it’s announced
EnvironmentCarmakers plead for Europe to postpone a 2035 ban of gas-powered cars less than a day after it’s announced
By Christiaan HetznerJune 9, 2022
Microplastics found in Antarctic ice shelf
EnvironmentPlastic is now falling from the skies in the most remote place on earth
By Sophie MellorJune 9, 2022
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