Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates transformed personal computing and became one of the world's wealthiest individuals. Since stepping down from his active role at Microsoft, he has dedicated his efforts to philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundation tackles critical global issues like poverty, disease eradication, and improving education, making Gates a leading figure in global health and development.
In this pragmatic and solutions-focused book, Bill Gates outlines a comprehensive plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and avoid the worst effects of climate change. Drawing from expert insights and his own investments in green technology, Gates explores how innovation in energy, manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture can help us decarbonize. He emphasizes the importance of global cooperation, public policy, and economic incentives to drive progress. Accessible and action-oriented, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster aims to inform readers and policymakers alike, offering optimism grounded in science and a roadmap for navigating one of humanity’s greatest challenges.