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Ecosia Proposes Climate-Focused Stewardship for Google Chrome

8/22/2025

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Ecosia proposed a 10-year stewardship of Google Chrome, focusing on reinvesting profits into climate action.
This proposal follows a ruling against Google for monopoly practices, offering an alternative to divestment.
Ecosia intends to fund projects like rainforest protection and green technology, compensating Google with 40% of Chrome's revenue.
Competitors, including Perplexity AI, have expressed interest in acquiring Chrome, with a recent $34.5 billion offer rejected.

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Ecosia proposed a 10-year stewardship of Google Chrome, focusing on reinvesting profits into climate action.
This proposal follows a ruling against Google for monopoly practices, offering an alternative to divestment.
Ecosia intends to fund projects like rainforest protection and green technology, compensating Google with 40% of Chrome's revenue.
Competitors, including Perplexity AI, have expressed interest in acquiring Chrome, with a recent $34.5 billion offer rejected.