That would be a real blessing! Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announces that he will donate an insane amount to fight climate change.
- Jeff Bezos announces a Giga donation on Instagram
- The Amazon boss wants to support the fight against climate change
- On Instagram, he announced a $ 10 billion donation
Washington - Founder and CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos , plans to donate $ 10 billion to fight climate change . Bezos, who is the richest man in the world according to the ranking of the "Forbes" magazine, wrote on Monday on his Instagram account.
" Climate change is the greatest threat to our planet," Bezos warned there. He therefore founded the " Bezos Earth Fund ", with which scientists, activists and non-governmental organizations should be financially supported in the fight against climate change . The first funding should flow from summer.
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Today, I'm thrilled to announce I am launching the Bezos Earth Fund. Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet. I want to work alongside others both to amplify known ways and to explore new ways of fighting the devastating impact of climate change on this planet we all share. This global initiative will fund scientists, activists, NGOs - any effort that offers a real possibility to help preserve and protect the natural world. We can save Earth. It's going to take collective action from big companies, small companies, nation states, global organizations, and individuals. I'm committing $ 10 billion to start and will begin issuing grants this summer. Earth is the one thing we all have in common - let's protect it, together. - Jeff
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Jeff Bezos: Amazon boss announces Giga donation to fight climate change
Bezos' fortune is estimated at Forbes at nearly $ 130 billion . In the past he was criticized for donating comparatively little money compared to his wealth.
However, he had increased his donations in recent years. Just a few days ago, Bezos made the headlines with the purchase of a luxury property in Beverly Hills for $ 165 million.
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