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Patagonia Founder Says It's Not Too Late To Save The Planet

Patagonia founder and chairman Yvon Chouinard didn’t have high hopes for Mother Earth amid climate change in 1994. “Regardless, Chouinard and his company have spent decades—and millions of dollars—fighting for environmental causes around the world while investing in more sustainable business practices,” according to Fast Company.  Chouinard doesn't mince words about Jeff Bezos’ and Elon Musk’s interplanetary travel efforts: “I think it’s pretty silly. And not just silly, but it’s really a shame. The monies that are going to space exploration should be used to save our own planet right now. We’re in a triage situation.”

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