Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Commits $10 Billion to Fight Climate Change

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said on Monday he’s committing $10 billion to fight climate change.

In a post on Instagram, the world’s richest man said he was starting the Bezos Earth Fund — which will offer grants to scientists, activists, NGOs and “any effort that offers a real possibility to help preserve and protect the natural world” — to combat the growing problem of global warming and its consequences to life on the planet.

“We can save Earth,” Bezos said in his post.

He added: “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.”

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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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The $10 billion commitment represents nearly 8% of his $130 billion net worth.

This is the second move by Bezos in the last year aimed at climate change. In September, he and Amazon pledged to be carbon neutral by 2040.

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You can read his full Instagram post below:

“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.”

All the Stars Arrested at Jane Fonda's 'Fire Drill Fridays' Climate Change Protests (Photos)

Actress Jane Fonda has been leading "Fire Drill Friday" climate change protests in Washington, D.C. every Friday since October. In addition to being arrested many times herself, a number of Fonda's famous friends and colleagues have shown up to protest alongside her -- and many got booked as well. Check out a few of the famous faces here, along with some speakers and activists.
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Sam Waterston, who plays Sol on "Grace & Frankie," lent his support at the first rally on Oct. 18.
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The actress turned activist was arrested for a second time on Oct. 25.
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Fonda's longtime friend Ted Danson was also arrested Oct. 25.
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Rosanna Arquette was arrested on Nov. 1 after staging a sit-in alongside Fonda at the Hart Senate Office Building.
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Catherine Keener was also arrested on Nov. 1 at the Hart Building.
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Fonda spoke from the Capitol steps during her fourth rally on Nov. 8.
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Ben & Jerry's co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield joined Jane Fonda on Nov. 8.
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Fonda's "Grace & Frankie" daughters -- Brooklyn Decker and June Diane Raphael -- joined the Nov. 15 Fire Drill Friday.
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Raphael plays Fonda's elder daughter, Brianna, on the Netflix comedy.
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Decker plays Fonda's younger daughter, Mallory.
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Raphael waved to supporters after she was arrested at the Russell Senate Office Building.
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Robert Kennedy Jr. was also arrested on Nov. 15.
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As was "CSI" actress Marg Helgenbeger.
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On Nov. 22, model/actress Amber Valetta was arrested.
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As was "Covert Affairs" star Piper Perabo.
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Diane Lane gave a defiant look as she was cuffed on Nov. 22.
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"Young Sheldon" star Iain Armitage joined the cause on Black Friday, Nov. 29 -- though he wasn't arrested.
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Paul Scheer, who plays June Diane Raphael's husband on "Grace & Frankie," also joined the Nov. 29 rally.
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And was arrested afterwards.
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Sally Field was arrested during the Friday Drill Friday on Dec. 13.
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"Happy Endings" star Casey Wilson was all smiles as she was arrested on Dec. 20.
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"Orange Is the New Black" star Matt McGorry is used to playing a cop, not being arrested by one.
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Famed author and feminist Gloria Steinem can add environmental activism to her list of causes.
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On Dec. 27, Lily Tomlin joined Fonda outside the Capitol.
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Joaquin Phoenix -- fresh off his Best Actor win at the 2020 Golden Globes -- joined Fonda on Jan. 10 and was arrested.
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Martin Sheen, who plays Fonda's ex-husband on "Grace & Frankie," also marched Jan. 10.
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Joaquin Phoenix and Martin Sheen, Fonda’s “Grace & Frankie” co-star, are the latest celeb to march against climate change

Actress Jane Fonda has been leading "Fire Drill Friday" climate change protests in Washington, D.C. every Friday since October. In addition to being arrested many times herself, a number of Fonda's famous friends and colleagues have shown up to protest alongside her -- and many got booked as well. Check out a few of the famous faces here, along with some speakers and activists.

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All the Stars Arrested at Jane Fonda's 'Fire Drill Fridays' Climate Change Protests (Photos)

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