Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gives $60 million to global methane fight
September 11, 2026 11:28 UTC
MacKenzie Scott’s $60 million methane giftWhy methane matters so much for the climateFossil fuel methane emissions are still not fallingExisting technology can already cut a large shareWhy the Global Methane Hub’s role is growingJeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has given $60 million to the Global Methane Hub as methane cuts gain importance in the fight against climate change. The Global Methane Hub works to reduce methane emissions from energy, agriculture and waste. It works with governments, researchers, civil society groups, investors and businesses.Yield Giving also records an earlier 2024 gift to the Global Methane Hub. Additional policies based on better emissions data could push the reduction above 75%.The Global Methane Hub funds and supports organisations working to reduce methane emissions. Scott’s contribution gives the Global Methane Hub more philanthropic support as efforts to cut one of the world’s most powerful short-lived greenhouse gases gain momentum.
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Maaya Rajeshwaran RevathiJoin conversation View All Comments → Share your thoughts in the comments Post Comment Be respectful · TOI community guidelinesNEW YORK CITY: Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Ukraine’s Antonina Sushkova pulled off another upset on Thursday, shocking the fourth-seeded Russian combine of Felitsata Dorofeeva-Rybas and Anna Pushkareva 6-4, 6-4 in 64 minutes to reach the US Open junior girls’ doubles semi-finals.It was another clean performance from the Indo-Ukrainian duo, who had knocked out fifth seeds Jana Kovackova and Katerina Zajickova of the Czech Republic in the second round.Maaya and Sushkova, both 17, were particularly strong on serve, with the duo winning 70% of their first-serve points, 23 of 33, and saving seven of the eight break points they faced. They struck four aces and 21 winners, converting three of the six break points they earned.More importantly, they made the key points count despite trailing the Russians 58-59 in total points won.Maaya, from Coimbatore and based in Spain, has partnered different players at the two previous majors where she played doubles this year, teaming up with American Thea Frodin at Wimbledon where they made the quarterfinals and Australian Renee Alame at the Australian Open.Next up for Maaya and Sushkova are American twins Kristina and Annika Penickova. The Penickovas, identical twins, who turn 17 on Friday, won the girls’ doubles title at the Australian Open in January.
Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Antonina Sushkova secured a significant victory in New York.The Indo-Ukrainian pair defeated the fourth-seeded Russian team in straight sets.They demonstrated strong serving and saved crucial break points during the match.This win follows their earlier upset against the fifth seeds in the second round.Next, the duo will face American twins Kristina and Annika Penickova in the semi-finals.
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