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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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Plastic pollution
EnvironmentNew exchange-traded fund for World Oceans Day is trying to save the seas
By Sophie MellorJune 8, 2022
  • A coal worker inspects a giant crane bucket at a Russian coal mine.
    EconomyEurope is planning to crack down on Russian coal. It’s bad news for Putin, but won’t devastate the EU.
    By Will DanielApril 9, 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
‘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
Solar panels
EnvironmentBiden waives solar panel tariffs, seeks to boost production in the U.S.
By Will Weissert and The Associated PressJune 6, 2022
Climate shareholder resolutions flood into proxy season for a record year
EnvironmentClimate shareholder resolutions flood into proxy season for a record year
By Rachel LayneJune 6, 2022
HP Inc. headquarters in Palo Alto, California.
TechHP has a big sustainability hit with at least $3.5 billion in realized revenue: ‘This is only a small slice of what we know to be the case’
By Aman KidwaiJune 2, 2022
  • Etsy's Planet-Friendly Packaging
    EnvironmentFrom intern to sustainability director: Chelsea Mozen’s journey at Etsy
    By Rachel LayneApril 6, 2022
President Donald Trump holds a sign readign 'Trump digs coal' at a rally in 2017
NewslettersA new report shows how badly the Trump administration slashed the U.S.’s climate credentials
By Eamon BarrettJune 1, 2022
What happens when a car company with a checkered record on the environment hires a climate scientist
EnvironmentWhat happens when a car company with a checkered record on the environment hires a climate scientist
By Bernhard WarnerMay 31, 2022
How eBay embraced ‘circular economy’ lingo in the age of sustainability
EnvironmentHow eBay embraced ‘circular economy’ lingo in the age of sustainability
By Nushin HuqMay 30, 2022
Big oil consultant resigns with scathing email to 1,400 executives asking them all to ‘look in the mirror’
EnvironmentBig oil consultant resigns with scathing email to 1,400 executives asking them all to ‘look in the mirror’
By Chloe TaylorMay 25, 2022
The pandemic may have been one of the ‘best times in recorded history’ for the world’s burgeoning billionaire class
PoliticsThe pandemic may have been one of the ‘best times in recorded history’ for the world’s burgeoning billionaire class
By Christiaan HetznerMay 23, 2022
  • Steam clouds vent from a power plant
    Newsletters‘Status quo’ interests have prevented urgent action on climate change, IPCC says
    By Eamon BarrettApril 6, 2022
Chile’s lithium mining dilemma: Reconciling economic opportunity with environmental concerns
EnvironmentChile’s lithium mining dilemma: Reconciling economic opportunity with environmental concerns
By Genevieve GlatskyMay 23, 2022
Climate-Sustainable Weddings
LifestyleCouples are opting for eco-friendly weddings—and the industry is taking notice
By Leanne Italie and The Associated PressMay 18, 2022
Eco-friendly death care market grows amid demand
EnvironmentEco-friendly death care market grows amid demand
By Lisa HeldMay 16, 2022
Milky Way Black Hole
LifestyleAstronomers capture the first image of Milky Way’s huge black hole
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressMay 12, 2022
High hopes for the new UN panel to set greenwashing standards
EnvironmentHigh hopes for the new UN panel to set greenwashing standards
By Rachel LayneMay 9, 2022
India heat wave
EnvironmentIndia warns of heatwaves across six states next week
By Pratik Parija and BloombergMay 7, 2022
Piping Plover Chick on the Beach
EnvironmentMusk’s SpaceX rocket launches may be wiping out endangered birds, putting his FAA approval in limbo
By Sophie MellorMay 5, 2022
Photo of singer Belinda Pegregrín performing alongside fashion models during a Shein concert and fashion show in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 16, 2021.
NewslettersWhy can’t Gen Z—the world’s most eco-conscious generation—quit fast fashion?
By Yvonne LauMay 4, 2022
How gamification-based apps are aiming to reduce your carbon footprint
EnvironmentHow gamification-based apps are aiming to reduce your carbon footprint
By Katherine DunnMay 2, 2022
Biden order to boost mining may not have quick payoff
PoliticsBiden order to boost mining may not have quick payoff
By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressApril 30, 2022
Climate Change Virus Spread
EnvironmentClimate change increases risk of infectious diseases spreading from animals to humans, new study shows
By Drew Costley and The Associated PressApril 28, 2022
These futuristic 3D-printed homes are a rare example of affordable housing in this historically pricey market
EnvironmentThese futuristic 3D-printed homes are a rare example of affordable housing in this historically pricey market
By Bernhard WarnerApril 26, 2022
Wind turbine maintenance on German offshore wind farm
EnvironmentGermany is trying to transition away from Russian fuel and hackers are now hitting German wind energy companies
By Sophie MellorApril 25, 2022
NFT of Kagan AR Spacewalker
EnvironmentHow a new generation of NFTs plans to cut its carbon footprint
By Lucy SherriffApril 25, 2022
Fishing boats near the Conchagua Volcano in El Salvador.
TechCrypto millionaires are erecting their own tax-free utopias in Central America. The locals aren’t happy.
By Amiah TaylorApril 22, 2022
a field of green leaves with trees in the horizon
EnvironmentFood giant ADM is tapping sustainable bonds to boost its ESG agenda
By Nushin HuqApril 18, 2022
Evergreen Marine blocked the Suez Canal last year. Now its ship that had run aground in the U.S. is moving again after 35 days
EnvironmentEvergreen Marine blocked the Suez Canal last year. Now its ship that had run aground in the U.S. is moving again after 35 days
By Michael Tobin and BloombergApril 18, 2022
Photo of Greenpeace activists protesting against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plans to build an oil pipeline in British Columbia outside of the Canadian High Commission in London, England, on April 18, 2018.
NewslettersGlobal lenders are confronting their climate responsibility. Canada’s banks are way behind.
By Yvonne LauApril 13, 2022
Companies embrace employee sustainability education to tackle climate emergency
EnvironmentCompanies embrace employee sustainability education to tackle climate emergency
By Lisa HeldApril 11, 2022
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