Ireland's former president warns against Bill Gates' call to pivot away from limiting rising temperatures.

"Any suggestion that climate action is a luxury, or that the costs outweigh the benefits, will now be eagerly seized upon by those whose interests lie in prolonging the fossil fuel status quo. Gates must publicly set the record straight before his strategy pivot is further used as a justification for backsliding on climate action."

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No, Bill Gates, we don’t have to choose between people & planet (commentary)

Bill Gates has long been a leading voice in the global response to human health and climate change. His climate investments and advocacy have helped drive innovation, expand access to clean energy, and push climate action higher on the world’s agenda. However, his recent essay, “Three Tough Truths About Climate,” marks a dangerous shift that […]

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