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How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
- The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton, Bill Gates
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill 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.
Bill Gates has spent a decade 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 in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this 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.
He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he 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 in this crucial enterprise.
As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.
This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF of charts, graphs, and pictures from the book.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
What the critics say
"Gates gathers advice from experts while laying out his vision for technological innovations that could reduce greenhouse gases and stop the warming of the planet. If even some of his plans work, this might be the most important book of the year.” —CNN
“One of the most accessible, practical, and interesting books on the topic to emerge since Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth.” —Oprah Daily
“The most comprehensible explanation for what’s driving our warming planet; how to measure the impact of the myriad contributions to this staggering and seemingly incalculable problem; and ultimately how to go about finding more effective approaches to each of them. It’s the closest thing I’ve seen to a how-to guide for addressing the climate crisis.” —Clinton Leaf, Fortune
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- SB The Student
- 2021-02-21
Who's this for?
I strongly doubt you're the target audience.
you won't have much of a say in what is required or suggested in this book. Great info on what is required if you just want to consume some knowledge....but even that gets boring quick considering the level of content the context in which it is presented.
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- Alex MacAulay
- 2021-03-01
Adds much needed detail to the practical discussion on how we can get to zero
Already knowing a lot about the science of climate change and the technical, economic and societal challenges to addressing it I’m keenly interested in what we can most practically do to move the needle in the short term and set ourselves up for success by 2050.
This is exactly what I found in Bill Gates book. I found the simple “green premium” concept useful and broadly applicable in framing what types of actions are needed for each class of emissions and especially enjoyed the discussion around how to get technology, governments and markets working together.
I zipped through the audiobook in less than a week on daily walks and am looking forward to using the PDF as a resource moving forward!
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-02-24
worth the time and money
Excellently done! Will Wheaton's delivery is flawless and Bill Gates words so clearly explain the ins and outs of a very complex problem and what could and should be done and by whom. This book should be sent to your government representatives with a note asking them to read it and then give a copy to someone else in business or government.
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- Global3xchange
- 2021-02-16
Thank you for this deep insight on Global Warming.
Thank you so much for sharing this useful data! Greatly appreciated, LOVE the 2 questions mentioned in the end of Chapter 8.
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- Noah Graham
- 2021-08-01
suggestion
Bill gates should have made an app to pause his book whenever you say "shut up Wesely"
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- An Informed Shopper
- 2021-03-30
Down to Earth
An excellently narrated explanation of the issues and actions that are needed to help is all.
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- Michael
- 2024-02-27
informative
I don't believe Bill Gates approaches any subject half assed, very informative. Will Wheaton's narration is fantastic. He made the content interesting and kept it moving when it could have stalled. I've listened to many science books and they could all benefit from more Will Wheaton.
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- Andriy Makukha
- 2023-06-01
Must read for politicians
Great book for anyone concerned with the climate (and everyone should be!). It's a must read for policy makers. However, I disliked the performance. The accent is too American and too different from the author.
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- Tim Newkirk
- 2023-03-06
Amazing Read
I have been looking for a breakdown of the science behind our new climate. Gates breaks it down in a detailed yet entertaining way. I am
Not a scientist but understood what was going on.
Excellent read by Will Wheaton as well. A must listen.
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- Tetsu
- 2022-10-02
Truly great listen!
This book was fantastic! Not only was it extremely informational and very easy to follow, but it also allows for a deeper understanding of the issue at hand and the true work it will require for all of us to make progress. Also, Will Wheaton's performance was great. A VERY good narrator!
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