Michael Mann To Bill Gates: What World Are You Living In? - CleanTechnica

The article discusses a sharp disagreement between climate scientist Michael Mann and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates regarding the approach to climate change. Ahead of COP30, Gates released a memo suggesting that climate action, global health, and development are mutually exclusive and that humanity can continue to thrive despite climate change. Mann strongly disputes this view, criticizing Gates for downplaying the severity of the climate crisis and promoting technological fixes that Mann considers inadequate or unrealistic. Mann emphasizes that there is no simple "patch" for climate change and that the only viable solution is to rapidly stop burning fossil fuels and decarbonize energy systems. Mann also highlights Gates’ investments in fossil fuel infrastructure and geoengineering projects, such as sulfur dioxide spraying and modular nuclear reactors, which Mann argues are either counterproductive or unscalable within the urgent timeframe needed. Furthermore, Mann challenges Gates’ claim that climate action detracts from addressing human health issues, pointing out that climate change exacerbates poverty and disease, disproportionately harming the most vulnerable populations. Mann’s