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Elon Musk set sights on carbon capture technology
Elon Musk said on social media that he would be donating $100 million (approximately R1.5 billion at the time of publishing) towards the best carbon capture technology.
In essence, Musk vowed to use a little of his growing wealth – he has a net worth of $180 billion – to accelerate progress and find ways to prevent carbon dioxide pollution.
It’s not yet clear at this stage how the contest would work or which technologies and companies might qualify. Musk promised to share more details soon.
Am donating $100M towards a prize for best carbon capture technology Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 21, 2021
Elon Musk offers $139 million reward for best carbon-capture tech
25 Jan, 2021 02:45 AM
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Elon Musk has pledged $139 million (US$100 million) to tackle the climate-change crisis.
The Tesla and SpaceX founder offered the hefty reward to whoever is able to develop the best tool to capture planet-warming carbon emissions. Am donating $100m towards a prize for best carbon capture technology, Musk tweeted. Details next week.
Am donating $100M towards a prize for best carbon capture technology Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 21, 2021
Musk recently became the world s richest person, his personal wealth surged to US$185 billion to overtake Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.