How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
Bill Gates
Luis von Ahn
What an amazing individual. - Luis von Ahn
David Friedberg
[Shows] what we should do. [And] he's putting his money where his mouth is. - David Friedberg
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How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need

Bill Gates
Bill Gates
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Bill Gates
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In "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster," Bill Gates combines his deep passion for technology and innovation with an urgent plea for the world to combat climate change. With over a decade of dedicated research and significant investments in climate solutions, Gates outlines a clear and attainable path to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Through his unique lens as both a technologist and philanthropist, Gates not only explains the critical importance of addressing climate change to prevent its most devastating impacts but also shares his optimism about overcoming the crisis. He argues that by harnessing technology, fostering innovative businesses, and mobilizing global cooperation, humanity can avert a climate disaster. Drawing on his extensive experience in driving technological breakthroughs, Gates presents a compelling vision for the future. He identifies the key areas where investment and innovation are necessary, from clean energy to sustainable agriculture, and emphasizes the role of governments, private sector, and individuals in this monumental task. Gates' message is clear: the climate crisis is urgent and complex, but solvable with immediate collective action and innovation. "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster" is not just a blueprint for how the world can reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero; it is a rallying call for global leaders and everyday citizens alike to unite in this most critical mission.

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Released
2021
16 Feb
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What an amazing individual. - Luis von Ahn
[Shows] what we should do. [And] he's putting his money where his mouth is. - David Friedberg
The cruel injustice is that even though the world’s poor are doing essentially nothing to cause climate change, they’re going to suffer the most from it.
— Bill Gates, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

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