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Patagonia founder gives away entire company to fight climate change

All future Patagonia profits that aren’t reinvested into the company will go toward combating climate change, the company said, stripping founder Yvon Chouinard of his billionaire status.

  • By Carlie Porterfield
  • Forbes Staff
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