$2 Billion Environment Pledge

American Voicesenvironmentrich ISSUE 42•38 Sep 25, 2006

Richard Branson, the eccentric head of the Virgin Group, has pledged two billion dollars to fight global warming. What do you think?

  • “The wealthy really ought to thank the insanely wealthy like Branson for making them look good.”

    Brian Ducey –
    Painter

  • “If used properly and in small enough denominations, this money should suffice to shade us from the sun’s harmful rays.”

    Emily Shapiro –
    Homeless Advocate

  • “Is it making anyone else nervous how all these billionaires are suddenly shoveling their money into philanthropic causes? Is there a Judgment Day coming up that I didn't hear about?”

    Quentin Lakeland –
    Janitor

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