A tugboat sank off South Africa’s coast on March 1, 2026, after a distress call, leaving one dead, five missing, and 12 rescued.

Nigeria’s 2026 power crisis stems from a gas shortage, forcing widespread blackouts and grid cuts.

Severe wildfires scorched 180,000 acres in Oklahoma in late February 2026, but no lives or homes were lost due to swift emergency responses.

Hurricane Melissa became the strongest Atlantic storm on record, causing at least 95 deaths and $8 billion in damage.

Engie to buy UK Power Networks for £10.5B, pending approval, to boost UK renewable energy and grid infrastructure.

Wisconsin uses salt brine instead of rock salt, cutting usage by 40%–72% and improving road safety.

The Supreme Court paused mining and will form a panel to define the Aravalli range’s boundaries, citing ecological concerns.

Thirteen states settled with Vanguard over ESG claims, securing $29.5M, shareholder voting rights, and limits on ESG pressure.

Waitrose to stop selling mackerel from the northeast Atlantic by May 2026 due to overfishing.

A manure spill from Oak Ridge Dairy in Trempealeau County killed brook trout in two tributaries of Beaver Creek, prompting a DNR investigation and cleanup.