Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio face backlash over endangered species initiative

• Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio have launched the Phoenix Species Project, a $200 million initiative aimed at saving 100 of the world's most threatened species.
• The project, a collaboration between the Bezos Earth Fund and Re:wild, is described as “the largest single philanthropic initiative ever dedicated to the recovery of Critically Endangered species” across 30 countries.
• The initiative has faced significant criticism, with many accusing Bezos and DiCaprio of "greenwashing."
• Critics argue that the project is a deceptive tactic to portray themselves as environmentally friendly while their other ventures, such as Amazon's data centers and their personal lifestyles, contribute to environmental harm.
• Some individuals defended DiCaprio, highlighting his long history of environmental activism, while others suggested he is leveraging Bezos's wealth for a positive cause.

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Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio accused of ‘greenwashing’ with launch of $200 million project to save endangered species