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The Long View

Ted Turner's plans include goading other donors to join his campaign to save the world

Ted Turner has never wanted for ambition. As a yachtsman, he captured the America's Cup, sailing's highest honor. As a businessman, he founded the first 24-hour television news station and went on to build a broadcast-media empire. And six years ago, at 63, Mr. Turner helped create...

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