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Paul Waugh

2 Nov, 5 tweets, 2 min read

@JeffBezos

And here he is. @JeffBezos tells #COP26 that 'when I was in space' earlier this year he realised just how thin the globe's atmosphere was.
Think he forgot to mention just how many fossil fuels he spent getting into space.

Bezos announces 'I am pleased to announce a £2bn pledge to restoring nature', part of a £10bn Bezos earth fund.
Proof that he has the same clout as many world leaders here. Wonder if he will reference how much tax he pays in individual countries..?

Bezos says Amazon aims to power all its operations by 100% renewables by 2025 and is ‘working towards’ making its vehicles electric. 'Working towards' is doing a fair bit of work there.

'The question is simple. Will we in this room work together, do the hard work together to gift our children and grandchildren an improving natural world? I know the answer is yes..'
If he wants to be president one day, he may have to improve his speeches.

Jeff Bezos has shown money matters at #COP26 , regardless of where it comes from.

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