"Jeff Bezos has donated €1m each to three organizations in Venice focused on climate change research, raising questions about the city’s ongoing struggles with tourism and depopulation."
Jeff Bezos recently pledged €1 million each to three organizations in Venice dedicated to researching climate change, amid increasing concerns about the city’s future due to rising sea levels. The donations come as a response to challenges the city faces with depopulation and over-tourism, particularly in light of ongoing protests against Bezos's lavish wedding in Venice. Local activists have criticized the prioritization of celebrity events over vital local issues, questioning the long-term impact of such financial support on the community's well-being during a time of environmental crisis.
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