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Bill Gates Is Playing Both Sides of the Climate Crisis. (jacobin.com)
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Bill Gates presents himself as a climate champion, but his trust has actually increased its fossil fuel investments since his divestment pledge. It's just the latest example of the billionaire appointing himself to solve problems he helps perpetuate.

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[โ€“] Sanctus 22 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Everyone drop what you're doing right now and just go read about the Sultans of Caves of Qud. Grand tales, obituaries a mile long strewn with deeds. In actuality they were fragmented warlords who didnt get much done, but if you looked at their tombs you'd think they were gods. This is exactly that; powerful people trying to prove their shit doesnt stink through propaganda.

[โ€“] johsny 5 points 3 days ago

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