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Billionaires Retreat from Climate Advocacy Amid Concerns

3/19/2025

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Billionaires such as Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk are stepping back from climate advocacy, sparking concerns about their dedication to environmental issues. The closure of Bill Gates’ nonprofit, Breakthrough Energy's policy offices, underscores a troubling trend where profit takes precedence over urgent climate action, revealing the fragility of depending on the ultra-wealthy for real change.

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Billionaires such as Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk are stepping back from climate advocacy, sparking concerns about their dedication to environmental issues. The closure of Bill Gates’ nonprofit, Breakthrough Energy's policy offices, underscores a troubling trend where profit takes precedence over urgent climate action, revealing the fragility of depending on the ultra-wealthy for real change.