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Ted Turner's Quest to Save Our Troubled Planet

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Ted Turner is a media mogul, philanthropist, and environmentalist. He is the founder of CNN, TBS, and TNT, and he has donated billions of dollars to environmental causes. Turner is a vocal advocate for climate change action, and he has been a leader in the fight to protect the planet.

Last Stand: Ted Turner's Quest to Save a Troubled Planet

by Todd Wilkinson

4.5 out of 5

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Turner's environmental activism began in the 1970s, when he became aware of the threat posed by climate change. He began to donate money to environmental groups, and he spoke out about the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In 1990, Turner founded the Turner Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting environmental causes. The foundation has donated more than $1 billion to environmental groups, and it has supported a wide range of projects, including:

Protecting endangered species
Conserving forests
Promoting renewable energy
Educating people about climate change

Turner has also been a vocal advocate for climate change action. He has spoken out at international summits, and he has met with world leaders to discuss the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2010, Turner launched the United Nations Foundation's Ted Turner Expeditions, a program that takes scientists and policymakers on expeditions to remote parts of the world to witness the effects of climate change firsthand.

Turner's work to save the planet has had a significant impact on the environmental movement. He has helped to raise awareness of climate change, and he has inspired others to take action to protect the planet.

Turner is a visionary leader who has dedicated his life to protecting the planet. His work has made a real difference in the fight against climate change, and he is an inspiration to all who are working to save our troubled planet.

Ted Turner is a true environmental hero. He has donated billions of dollars to environmental causes, and he has been a vocal advocate for climate change action. His work has had a significant impact on the environmental movement, and he is an inspiration to all who are working to save our planet.

We need more people like Ted Turner in the world. People who are willing to speak out for what they believe in, and who are willing to put their money where their mouth is. If we all do our part, we can create a better future for our planet.

Last Stand: Ted Turner's Quest to Save a Troubled Planet

by Todd Wilkinson

4.5 out of 5