Branson makes $3bn climate pledge
The BBC News is reporting Branson makes $3bn climate pledge.
Sir Richard Branson is to invest $3bn (£1.6bn) to fight global warming.
The Virgin boss said he would commit all profits from his travel firms, such as airline Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Trains, over the next 10 years.
“We must rapidly wean ourselves off our dependence on coal and fossil fuels,” Sir Richard said.
The funds will be invested in schemes to develop new renewable energy technologies, through an investment unit called Virgin Fuels.
I’s a commendable move. It’s fascinating to watch all these captains of industry stepping in to take the lead. Business leaders understand that global warming and oil depletion are the great terrors of our age. It’s a shame some of our governments are not so forward looking. — DS
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