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1. Warren Buffett: Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffett is one of the world’s wealthiest individuals. His fortune, estimated at $89 billion, places him as the third-largest billionaire with significant links to greenhouse gas emissions. Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate he leads, is directly and indirectly responsible for 189 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2018. To put this in perspective, that’s equivalent to the consumption of 21 billion gallons of gasoline or charging 24 trillion smartphones¹.

1. The Koch Family: Topping the chart of fossil fuel fortunes is the Koch family. Their industrial empire includes oil refineries and chemicals companies, and their wealth stands at an impressive $150 billion—a staggering increase of $75 billion over the past eight years.

1. The House of Saud: In second place, we find the House of Saud, whose holdings are built atop Saudi Arabia’s oil wealth. Their fortune is estimated to be at least $100 billion.

1. Carlos Slim Helú: Although primarily known for his telecommunications empire, Carlos Slim has significant investments in the energy sector. His wealth is estimated at around $62 billion.
2. Mukesh Ambani: The Indian business magnate and chairman of Reliance Industries has substantial interests in oil and gas. His net worth stands at approximately $90 billion.
3. Alisher Usmanov: A Russian billionaire with a fortune of $16 billion, Usmanov has stakes in various energy companies, including Gazprom.
4. Vagit Alekperov: As the president of Lukoil, one of Russia’s largest oil companies, Alekperov’s wealth is estimated at $21 billion.
5. Harold Hamm: An American oil tycoon, Hamm founded Continental Resources and has a net worth of around $8 billion.

1. ennady Timchenko: A Russian billionaire and co-founder of the oil trading company Gunvor Group, Timchenko’s wealth is estimated at around $20 billion.
2. Roman Abramovich: Known for his ownership of Chelsea Football Club, Abramovich also has interests in oil and industry. His net worth stands at approximately $14 billion.
3. Leonid Mikhelson: As the CEO of Novatek, a major Russian natural gas company, Mikhelson’s wealth is estimated at $30 billion.
4. Vladimir Potanin: A Russian industrialist, Potanin is involved in mining, metals, and energy. His fortune is estimated to be around $30 billion.
5. John D. Rockefeller (Historical): Although not a contemporary billionaire, John D. Rockefeller deserves mention. He was the founder of Standard Oil, a company that dominated the oil industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His wealth, adjusted for inflation, would be staggering—possibly exceeding $400 billion today.
6. Jeff Bezos: While primarily associated with Amazon, Bezos also invests in renewable energy projects. His net worth hovers around $200 billion.
7. Larry Ellison: The co-founder of Oracle Corporation, Ellison has interests in clean energy technologies. His wealth is estimated at approximately $100 billion.
8. Elon Musk: Although Musk is better known for Tesla and SpaceX, his ventures also impact the energy sector. His net worth is around $250 billion.
9. Aliko Dangote: The Nigerian business magnate has investments in oil and gas, cement, and other sectors. His wealth stands at approximately $10 billion.
10. Lakshmi Mittal: The chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal, a steel and mining company, Mittal’s fortune is estimated at $18 billion.
11. Michael Bloomberg: The former mayor of New York City and founder of Bloomberg LP, Bloomberg actively supports clean energy initiatives. His net worth is around $60 billion.
12. George Kaiser: An American billionaire with interests in oil and gas, Kaiser’s wealth is estimated at approximately $10 billion.