Clinton conference secures $7 billion to fight global warming, disease and other woes
Associated Press: A conference hosted by Bill Clinton on world problems ended Friday with the former president announcing a total of $7.3 billion in pledges to help reduce global warming and fight Third World poverty, disease and ethnic strife. The three-day Clinton Global Initiative, which attracted world leaders, corporate titans and celebrities, produced at least 215 commitments of financial support to a range of projects supported by the Clinton Foundation. Last year's gathering produced 300 ...Link
Breakfast With Al Gore Persuades Branson to Pledge Billions to Global Warming
ABC News: How did British billionaire Sir Richard Branson decide to pledge about $3 billion to developing alternative energy sources? Former Vice President Al Gore convinced him over breakfast one morning. Branson, in fact, admits to being skeptical about global warming in the past. "I was skeptical, but I've met a lot of scientists. I've read a lot of books. I've had Al Gore spend two hours at my home giving me his personal time to convince me, and sadly, I'm now convinced ...Link
