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Yvon Chouinard – the ‘existential dirtbag’ who founded and gifted Patagonia

Self-proclaimed craftsman built outdoor clothing company to help climbers and offer ‘enjoyable’ working conditions

The Guardian - UK

Patagonia's founder gives away company to help combat climate change

Ownership is now split between a trust and nonprofit organization to prove Chouinard is "dead serious" about saving the planet.

Input

Patagonia owner gives away business to fight climate change

The billionaire founder of outdoor clothing brand Patagonia says he has given away his company to a charitable trust to help fight climate change. Yvon Chouinard said the arrangement meant any profit not reinvested in running the business would go to environmental measures and campaigning. He estimated this would amount…

Evening Standard

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Patagonia founder gives company away to environmental trusts

The founder of outdoor gear company Patagonia, long known for environmental activism, says the company is transferring all of the its voting shares into a trust “dedicated to fighting the environmental crisis and defending nature.”

The Independent UK

Eccentric billionaire Patagonia founder giving away ENTIRE £2.6billion empire

In an effort to tackle climate change Patagonia's founder has Yvon Chouinard has transferred the ownership to a tailored not for profit organisation which will see profits used to save the planet

Daily Mirror

Who is Yvon Chouinard? Patagonia founder giving up company to fight climate change

Any profit not reinvested in the company will go towards fighting climate change

Evening Standard

Patagonia’s billionaire owner gives away company to fight climate change

Yvon Chouinard said any profit not reinvested into business will go into fighting climate crisis

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The Loop: Anthony Albanese travels to Queen's funeral, NT Police Commissioner responds to 'racist' texts, Patagonia founder gives his company away

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ABC News

Billionaire Patagonia founder gives away company

A half-century after founding the outdoor apparel maker Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, the eccentric rock climber who became a reluctant billionaire with his unconventional spin on capitalism, has given the company away.

Bangkok Post

Patagonia’s Billionaire Owner Is Giving Up The Company To Fight Climate Change Let’s Go Elon

Glad my $350 puffer jacket is paying off.

Pedestrian.tv

The founder of Patagonia is giving his company away to help fight climate change

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard says he will give his company over to a trust, with future profits being donated to causes fighting climate change.

WEKU

Patagonia founder donates entire company

The company is said to be worth upwards of $3 billion

Salon

Patagonia founder donates company to environmental causes

The founder of outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia announced Wednesday that its profits would all go toward fighting climate change and conserving land.

Tribune News Service

Patagonia’s billionaire owner gives away company to fight climate crisis

Founder Yvon Chouinard announced that all the company’s profits will go into saving the planet

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Best baby coats to keep your little ones warm and dry this winter

Keep your little one’s cosy and warm

Axios

Walmart is expanding abortion coverage for its employees in some cases

The move comes months after companies like Disney and Patagonia announced plans to boost support for abortion access.

Evening Standard

Best walking socks for comfort and protection when hiking

Say goodbye to sweaty feet, shoes that rub, and blisters – these are the best hiking socks for men and women so you can hike happily

The Independent UK

Companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs

After the U.S. Supreme Court revoked the federal right to abortion that’s been in place for half a century, companies like Amazon, Disney, Apple and JP Morgan pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal so they can terminate pregnancies

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The Guardian - US

Fears of violence against pro-choice protests intensify amid wave of attacks

Use of teargas and arrests by police and targeting by anti-abortion activists disrupts demonstrations in multiple states

The Guardian - UK

How to rewild a country: the story of Argentina

It began with a philanthropic couple buying a swamp but has become one of the world’s boldest experiments in restoring degraded habitats, bringing wildlife and landscapes back from the brink

Input

How to pack ultralight for camping and the 10 items you need

Ultralight backpacking is a science. Stop packing the kitchen sink when you camp and bring only the essentials like these 10 lightweight items.

Input

8 fashionable gifts to get your zaddy this Father's Day

Whether you consider this person a father figure or a different kind of daddy, keep them looking good with these eight stylish gifts.

Input

What is the point of luxury outdoor gear?

The luxury outdoor gear trend is a surface-level analysis of what the rich think spending time outside looks like.

The Independent UK

Albania enlists Patagonia to make wild Vjosa River a park

Albania plans to make the Vjosa River and its tributaries the country's latest national park

Input

How to style the dad shoe trend

A comfy running silhouette turned into a fashion mainstay seemingly overnight, but how do you style it?

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