Amazon.com and the Environment

Episode 7 of the Climate Focused Future podcast, hosted by Robin Hess, titled "Amazon.com and the Environment" was published on February 6, 2021 and runs 5 minutes.

February 6, 2021 ·5m · Climate Focused Future

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Summary

Amazon is a huge contributor to climate change. COVID-19 has only increased it's power and reach as a corporation. Is Amazon taking steps to mitigate their carbon emissions? What is 'Amazon Employees for Climate Justice' and how did they influence Amazon's new environmental policy? What can you do about this? Listen to this episode to find out. And, stick around until the end to hear about Jeff Bezos' new role as Amazon's Executive Chair. Resources: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49757660 https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50953719 climatefocusedfuture.org

Episode Description

Amazon is a huge contributor to climate change. COVID-19 has only increased it's power and reach as a corporation. Is Amazon taking steps to mitigate their carbon emissions? What is 'Amazon Employees for Climate Justice' and how did they influence Amazon's new environmental policy? What can you do about this? Listen to this episode to find out. And, stick around until the end to hear about Jeff Bezos' new role as Amazon's Executive Chair.

Resources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49757660

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50953719

climatefocusedfuture.org

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