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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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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
Trump’s AI policy team came into office opposing everything Biden did. Now it’s on the cusp of implementing many of the same policies
CryptoTrump’s AI policy team came into office opposing everything Biden did. Now it’s on the cusp of implementing many of the same policies
By Sharon GoldmanMay 6, 2026
New execs to know across Bath & Body Works, the Ms. Foundation, and Atlanta’s new NWSL team
NewslettersNew execs to know across Bath & Body Works, the Ms. Foundation, and Atlanta’s new NWSL team
By Emma HinchliffeMay 6, 2026
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary
Travel & LeisureIt’s always happy hour at the airport bar, but Ryanair’s CEO is calling for a crackdown on 6am tipples: ‘Who needs to be drinking beer at that time?’
By Tristan BoveMay 6, 2026
The ‘PayPal Mafia’ built a $1.5 billion fintech pioneer. The company they left behind is on life support
Startups & VentureThe ‘PayPal Mafia’ built a $1.5 billion fintech pioneer. The company they left behind is on life support
By Eva RoytburgMay 6, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg once gave a Facebook engineer startup advice at 2 a.m. while ‘hanging out with all the interns’—she quit and raised millions after
SuccessMark Zuckerberg once gave a Facebook engineer startup advice at 2 a.m. while ‘hanging out with all the interns’—she quit and raised millions after
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 6, 2026
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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
  • ESG is not enough. It’s time to add an H
    CommentaryESG is not enough. It’s time to add an H
    By Michelle A. Williams and Patricia GeliMarch 14, 2022
Etsy's Planet-Friendly Packaging
EnvironmentFrom intern to sustainability director: Chelsea Mozen’s journey at Etsy
By Rachel LayneApril 6, 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
Climate change report from the UN
EnvironmentGlobal heating may surpass 1.5°C soon, UN scientists warn
By Eric Roston and BloombergApril 4, 2022
View of a peaceful, farmed field
EnvironmentWhy Walmart’s quest to be a regenerative farming pioneer is falling short
By Rachel HellmanApril 4, 2022
Woman wears face mask
EnvironmentWHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air
By Jamey Keaten and The Associated PressApril 4, 2022
  • Aerial view of Ivanpah Solar Power Facility in California.
    EnvironmentStunning aerial photographs show the impressive solar infrastructures that will soon power the whole world
    By Alex Scimecca and Nick LichtenbergMarch 10, 2022
A man stands on an eroded highway near a beach
Commentary4 ways business leaders should act on the SEC’s climate disclosure rule
By Brian StaffordMarch 31, 2022
Aerial view of a Terminal 5 building at London Heathrow Airport
EnvironmentAirlines are wasting fuel on 500 ‘ghost flights’ in the UK every month, all for an unnecessary reason
By Sophie MellorMarch 31, 2022
illustration shows a person looking at the OkCupid dating app on a smartphone
TechPetromasculinity is the leading dealbreaker for dating app users, OKCupid says. Here’s what that means.
By Carmela ChirinosMarch 30, 2022
A gas flare burns in an oil field at night
NewslettersExxon is selling its gas leaks to Bitcoin mines as electricity. It’s a novel—but dubious—solution to emissions
By Eamon BarrettMarch 30, 2022
Photo illustration of dominos falling.
MagazineOil is entering a New World Order. Here are the big winners and losers
By Bernhard WarnerMarch 29, 2022
  • The ‘democratic enterprise’ will redefine our society
    CommentaryThe ‘democratic enterprise’ will redefine our society
    By William E. HalalMarch 9, 2022
How this supply-chain unicorn parlayed global chaos into growth
EnvironmentHow this supply-chain unicorn parlayed global chaos into growth
By Tovin LapanMarch 28, 2022
People stroll along the skywalk of Senayan Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Jan. 23, 2022.
EnvironmentIndonesia is building a new, high-tech capital city to symbolize its reformed future. That was the dream, at least
By Simon WillisMarch 27, 2022
Juxtaposition: Opulent resort hosts climate summit in Dubai
EnergyJuxtaposition: Opulent resort hosts climate summit in Dubai
By The Associated PressMarch 26, 2022
Ukraine, Disney, and the modern CEO dilemma: When to take a public stand
CommentaryUkraine, Disney, and the modern CEO dilemma: When to take a public stand
By Laurie HaysMarch 23, 2022
SEC Chiar Gary Gensler
NewslettersThe SEC is helping refine standards on reporting climate risk. Not everyone is happy about it
By Eamon BarrettMarch 23, 2022
A loggerhead sea turtle trapped in a “ghost net” in the Azores
TechHow Samsung’s new line of mobile phones aims to stop the world from ‘choking on plastic’
By Bernhard WarnerMarch 22, 2022
Georgia-Pacific pulp and paper mill on December 14, 2020 in Brunswick, Georgia.
EnvironmentNew SEC proposal would make it harder for companies to skimp on climate pledges
By Colin LodewickMarch 21, 2022
View of a gas station in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on March 20, 2022.
EnergyEnergy watchdog prescribes a miserable return to the 1970s to solve the oil crisis: car-free Sundays and crawling speed limits
By Andrew MarquardtMarch 21, 2022
People hold green banner that says "No More Greenwash, Act Now."
EnvironmentThe EU wants to be a global leader in the fight against greenwashing, but it has a long way to go
By Marianna CeriniMarch 21, 2022
Elon Musk pauses and looks down.
TechElon Musk offers first hint at his Master Plan 3 blueprint
By Christiaan HetznerMarch 21, 2022
Concept illustration of NASA's Perseverance rover.
EnvironmentPutin’s Ukraine War prompts scientists to cancel a much-anticipated mission to find life on Mars
By Christiaan HetznerMarch 17, 2022
Climate change mitigation is vital–but it’s not part of the Fed’s mandate
CommentaryClimate change mitigation is vital–but it’s not part of the Fed’s mandate
By Christian LundbladMarch 17, 2022
People shop in a store during a power outage.
EnvironmentMassive 7.3 earthquake hits Japan near site of Fukushima nuclear disaster
By Kana Nishizawa and BloombergMarch 16, 2022
We must accelerate the energy transition to untangle Europe from Russian dependency
CommentaryWe must accelerate the energy transition to untangle Europe from Russian dependency
By Beth ThorenMarch 16, 2022
Australia overturns landmark climate change ruling that protected kids from pollution. One teen plaintiff still sees an upside
NewslettersAustralia overturns landmark climate change ruling that protected kids from pollution. One teen plaintiff still sees an upside
By Eamon BarrettMarch 16, 2022
Ben Van Beurden climate protest
EnvironmentShell’s board is about to get hit with a ‘paradigm shift’ lawsuit over its failure to live up to the Paris accords
By Sophie MellorMarch 15, 2022
Hydrogen power could help wean the world off Russian oil and gas sooner than you think
EnergyHydrogen power could help wean the world off Russian oil and gas sooner than you think
By Bernhard WarnerMarch 15, 2022
Evergreen blocked the Suez Canal last year. Now one of its ships has run aground again—in the U.S.
EnvironmentEvergreen blocked the Suez Canal last year. Now one of its ships has run aground again—in the U.S.
By Augusta Saraiva, Cindy Wang and BloombergMarch 15, 2022
Suitcase at Frontier ticketing booth
EnvironmentHow Frontier’s merger with Spirit will impact the agenda of the ‘world’s greenest airline’
By Ambreen AliMarch 14, 2022
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