(Seattle, WA, Tuesday, February 16, 2021) – Today, Bill Gates released his new book, “How To Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need.” In the book, Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical, and accessible plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe.

Over the past decade, Gates has spent the time investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done to stop a climate disaster. Throughout the book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal.

Drawing on his background in technology innovation, Gates details what it will take to get new ideas from the lab to the market. He describes the areas in which existing technology is already helping to reduce emissions, and outlines where breakthrough innovations are needed to take us the rest of the way. Additionally, Gates lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions—suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

To purchase the book or to learn more, please click here.