Billionaire Amazon founder said he plans to use his wealth to fight climate change and to support societal “unifiers.”
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recently said he plans to give away the “majority” of his fortune. He comments were made in an interview with CNN on Saturday, when he said he plans to use his wealth to fight climate change and to support societal “unifiers.” His networth according to the Bloomberg $124 billion dollars.
In a conversation with CNN, Bezos offered few specifics of his plans, instead focusing on a vision to give generously to individuals who work to fight “division” in American politics and public life. No timeline or specific dollar amount was given.
Bezos committed $10 billion dollars to the Bezos Earth Fund in 2020, and by October 2021 had given away $947 million through the same.
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