Most Innovative Companies Why Bill Gates is wrong about climate change
Nov 14, 2025
Bill McKibben, a prominent climate activist and co-founder of 350.org, shares insights on his book, Here Comes the Sun, discussing how solar and wind power can tackle the climate crisis. He critiques Bill Gates's views on climate policy and emphasizes the need for clean energy in AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, Eric Lempel, head of marketing for Sony Interactive Entertainment, explores PlayStation's strategy amidst rising digital sales, the importance of exclusives, and how AI can enhance game development while allowing creativity to flourish.
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Gates Downplays Climate Amid Clear Evidence
- Bill McKibben argues Bill Gates downplays climate urgency while extreme weather shows accelerating harm.
- McKibben ties rapid disasters in Jamaica and Vietnam to warming and questions Gates's priorities.
Renewables Hit An Economic Tipping Point
- McKibben says we crossed a cost inflection: solar, wind, and batteries became cheaper than fossil fuels around five years ago.
- He calls this an epochal shift that enables rapid decarbonization without economic sacrifice.
Natural Gas Isn't A Climate Bridge
- McKibben rejects natural gas as a bridge fuel due to methane leaks and favors renewables over nuclear for speed and cost.
- He concedes nuclear has a role but notes current economics and build times limit its rapid deployment.