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Can Fracking Reverse Colombia’s Oil and Gas Decline?
Colombia’s new president is pursuing fracking to reverse declining oil and gas production and ease an energy crisis, reversing his predecessor’s environmental restrictions on the controversial extraction technique.
Marine protected areas aren’t as protected as you think
Research suggests only 2 percent of oceans have marine protected areas effectively conserving ecosystems, despite designations covering 10 percent globally, raising questions about area-based conservation metrics.
Haze-choked Indonesia records more than 170,000 respiratory cases
Indonesia reports over 175,000 respiratory illness cases since August as wildfires and toxic haze spread across Southeast Asia, affecting neighboring Malaysia and Singapore.
‘We can’t ride this storm’: the English farmers facing uncertainty after sustainability funding runs dry
England’s sustainable farming incentive scheme ran out of funding within six hours of opening this week, leaving thousands of farmers unable to apply for financial support amid economic and climate pressures.
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Student loan borrowers exiting SAVE may face sharply higher payments if they don’t take action soon
Federal student loan borrowers exiting the SAVE repayment plan face potential payment increases of 100-200% if they don’t transition to alternative programs before their deadlines.
Okta pops 20% after topping estimates as AI threat spikes demand for identity security
Okta shares surged 20% after the identity software provider exceeded fiscal second-quarter estimates, buoyed by growing demand for AI agent security tools and identity management solutions.
Dell surges 9% after lifting fiscal 2027 forecast on AI server strength
Dell Technologies shares rose 9% following stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter earnings and an elevated full-year forecast driven by robust demand for AI server infrastructure.
Fastly Inc. (FSLY) Jumps 15% Ahead of Tuesday’s Key Business Updates; Hedge Fund Conviction Weak
Fastly Inc. climbed 14.92 percent to $27.42 ahead of its Investor Day meeting, buoyed by AI security demand and new platform capabilities, though hedge fund conviction remained weak.
NIKE (NKE)’s Dow Seat Hangs in the Balance as Share Price Slumps
Nike’s share price has fallen to around $36, representing just 0.4% of the Dow Jones Industrial Average weighting and putting its index membership at risk after declining roughly 80% over five years.
JPMorgan Raises its Dividend: A Look at Yield, Capital, and Shareholder Returns
JPMorgan Chase raised its quarterly dividend to $1.65 per share from $1.50, reflecting the bank’s strong capital position and capacity for sustained shareholder returns.
Ingredion’s Latest Move Offers Income Investors Something to Consider
Ingredion raised its quarterly dividend to $0.83 per share, marking 12 consecutive years of increases, offering a 3.2%–3.4% yield at current share prices.
McDonald’s Becomes a Dividend King: What its 50-Year Streak Means for Income Investors
McDonald’s reached 50 consecutive years of dividend increases, raising its quarterly dividend 4% to $1.93 per share with a yield around 3.1%, though growth rates have moderated from historical levels.
Bitcoin Is Down Just 1.2% for 2026 After Clearing $86,000. Can It End the Year Green?
Bitcoin traded at $86,276, down 1.2% from its year-open price of $87,498. A $999 million inflow from major investment firms sparked a 15% rally, but rising rates and failed crypto legislation pose challenges to ending 2026 in positive territory.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 metres of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill reductions as the government accelerates major grid infrastructure upgrades across more than 40 locations.
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
A new report finds fossil fuel companies maintained a record 1,321 advertising contracts with agencies in 2026, as the industry invested profits into image-shaping campaigns emphasizing family, economic security, and energy necessity.
Sierra Club Applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger’s Data Center Executive Order and Policy Framework Release
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issued an executive order and policy framework addressing data center environmental impacts, including restrictions on diesel generators, enhanced community input, clean energy incentives, and limitations on non-disclosure agreements.