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Has Bill Gates had a change of heart on climate change? In this episode of Created to Reign, Dr. David Legates explores the tech billionaire’s surprising “strategic pivot” — from alarmist rhetoric to emphasizing poverty reduction, innovation, and human welfare. Drawing on Gates’ own words and reactions from figures like Michael Mann and The Wall Street Journal, Dr. Legates asks: has Gates truly joined the ranks of climate realists, or is this just a softer shade of alarmism? Tune in for a thoughtful look at shifting narratives and what they mean for the future of the climate debate.
Sources:
https://www.gatesnotes.com/home/home-page-topic/reader/three-tough-truths-about-climate
https://apnews.com/article/bill-gates-climate-change-united-nations-4108f76e746d1e3e13845f33b8ae7007
https://thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-cant-reboot-the-planet-if-you-crash-it/
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/bill-gates-climate-change-bjorn-lomborg-e3fe6d24
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