French donate his grand prize in the lottery to "save the planet"!

A lucky Frenchman has donated most of his $217 million lottery winnings to a natural foundation he created, with the goal of saving the planet.

Jay won the sum in December 2020, and the grand prize was the largest in the history of EuroMillions, a seven-digit lottery involving several European countries including France and the United Kingdom. The sum was received by the French lottery group Françaises des Jeux (FDJ).

Explaining why his profits are set aside to protect the environment, Jay said: "We must act, it is an absolute emergency, if nothing is done in this regard, all other measures will be in vain."

Jay added that climate scientists from around the world have reported that renewable energy must replace fossil fuels, to prevent further deadly and devastating effects of the climate crisis, and the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concluded that the energy transition must occur within this decade. , These statements push Jay to adhere to his environmental project.

Jay set up an environmental foundation with his winnings called Anyama, and lottery group FDJ welcomed Jay's decision to donate most of his prize to saving the environment, group spokesman Tibo Mungis told CNN, calling it an exceptional and generous gesture.

Jay confirmed that he donated most of the prize money to support this environmental project and that he will give it fully gradually.

Another French player won $239 million in October 2021, and since then Guy has been dethroned as the biggest jackpot winner.

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