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Binkley: Yvon Chouinard Is Off the Forbes Billionaire List

Christina Binkley · Patagonia’s founder gives away the company for climate · Oct 5, 2022 · at 11:24

Hot Buttons co-host Christina Binkley discusses the outcome of Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard giving away his ownership stake to a climate trust.

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“Well, at least he finally got off the Forbes billionaire list.”

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