U.S. approves $26.5B loan for Georgia and Alabama power upgrades, boosting gas, nuclear, and grid infrastructure amid debate over cost and sustainability.

Firefighters warned the Lachman Fire wasn’t fully out, but state parks didn’t inspect it, leading to the deadly Palisades Fire five days later.

Ontario ranks second globally in mining investment, up from 15th, due to faster permitting, stable policies, and $500M in critical mineral infrastructure.

A fire at a Ohio hog farm killed 6,000 of 7,500 hogs, with no injuries reported.

A tugboat sank off South Africa's coast on March 1, 2026, leaving one dead, five missing, and 12 rescued.

On World Wildlife Day 2026, PM Modi marked India’s cheetah reintroduction success with nine translocated from Botswana and highlighted the nation’s global wildlife leadership.

A North Dakota judge orders Greenpeace to pay $345 million over 2016–2017 pipeline protests, down from $666.9 million, prompting an appeal over free speech concerns.

AES Corp. agreed to a $10.7B cash deal at $15/share, a 40% premium, with closure expected in late 2026 or early 2027.

EPA repeals 2009 rule linking vehicle emissions to health risks, removing basis for federal climate regulations.

A flight from Bengaluru to Kathmandu was diverted twice due to bad weather, stranding over 180 passengers for more than 18 hours.