The phrase "carbon billionaire" refers to a person who has become extremely wealthy by investing in or profiting from industries that contribute to carbon emissions, such as fossil fuels. Full definition
ICE cools the Chicago Climate Exchange — In a blow to wannabe carbon billionaires, Intercontinental Exchange Inc. will close its U.S. emissions derivatives platform, the Chicago Climate Futures Exchange, after the first quarter. (wanliss.com)
In a brief November 3 article bearing the heading, «Al Gore could become world's first carbon billionaire,» the Telegraph reported: (thenewamerican.com)
Mr Gore said it was «certainly not true» that he was going to become a «carbon billionaire» and that the suggestion came from global warming deniers. (thenewamerican.com)