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What did Ted Turner do after leaving the media business?

After the Time Warner merger, Turner shifted much of his focus to philanthropy and environmental work. He pledged $1 billion to create the United Nations Foundation, cofounded the Nuclear Threat Initiative, and supported conservation through the Turner Foundation. His ranches were used for sustainability efforts and to help rebuild the U.S. bison population.