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Bill Gates is advocating against taking a "doomsday" approach to climate change

In a lengthy memo published ahead of his 70th birthday, the Microsoft co-founder argued that while it's important to keep "backing" climate breakthroughs, it shouldn't be at the expense of programs that support health and development

"I know that some climate advocates will disagree with me," he wrote

Bill Gates believes that when it comes to climate change, having a "doomsday outlook" has resulted in diverting resources from efforts that will have a greater impact on humanity, like fighting poverty and disease. He also knows not everybody will agree with him.

In a lengthy memo published on his Gates Notes blog, the Microsoft co-founder said that while it's important to "keep backing the br

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