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Gates's 'Three Tough Truths About Climate' memo reframes his message and sparks backlash
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In October 2025 Bill Gates published a memo titled 'Three Tough Truths About Climate,' arguing that while climate change is a serious problem it 'will not lead to humanity's demise,' that temperature is not the best measure of progress, and that 'health and prosperity are the best defense against climate change' — warning against cutting health and development funding to pay for climate efforts. The memo drew sharply mixed reactions: some scientists said it made fair points about adaptation and human welfare, while critics accused Gates of downplaying the crisis and treating it as a purely technological problem. President Donald Trump claimed vindication on social media, writing that Gates had 'finally admitted' he was 'WRONG' about climate. Released as Gates turned 70, the piece was widely read as a recalibration of his long-standing climate advocacy.
Source: https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/5600496-gates-memo-climate-policy/
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