Jeff Bezos is committing $10 billion to fight climate change.
is putting his money where his mouth is ... he's committing to spending $10 BILLION of his own cash to fight climate change.
The Amazon honcho announced Monday he's launching the Bezos Earth Fund ... a global initiative he says will fund scientists, activists and non-government organizations that will spearhead efforts to protect the earth. Bezos said,"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."
He's adamant,"We can save Earth. It's going to take collective action from big companies, small companies, nation states, global organizations, and individuals." Bezos said his fund will begin issuing grants this summer.
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