My first job was writing software for the entity that controls the power grid in the Northwest. Extreme weather has made it clear grids are a lot more vulnerable today than they were back then.
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Aside from being a neat piece of art, the periodic table reminds me of how one discovery can lead to countless others.
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In Bill Gates’ office, there’s a wall with the periodic table complete with actual samples of each item. 
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In Kenya, I visited with a smallholder farmer using new tools and practices to fight back against climate change: gatesnot.es/3JvzprY
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As of 2022, 47 countries have eliminated at least one neglected tropical disease (NTDs).
A new report from shows how public and private organizations, governments, and the pharmaceutical industry have collaborated to make it possible.
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Thank you for your support and continued leadership.
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@BillGates and I agree; we must upgrade our electric grid & build more high-voltage transmission lines to deploy clean energy, boost energy security, and lower electricity bills.
Democrats and Republicans can do this together.
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Transmission is critical to unleashing the potential of affordable and abundant clean energy: gatesnot.es/3j3bpBI
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It was a pleasure to speak at the Lowy Institute about how climate change is inextricably linked with health, food, and energy security. These must be addressed together with an understanding about how each one impacts the others.
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Tech founder and philanthropist @BillGates spoke in conversation with Executive Director @mfullilove at 31 Bligh Street. They discussed global challenges in climate, environment, pandemic preparedness and public health. Watch or listen: lowyinstitute.org/event/preparin
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Prime Minister Kishida is right: Building resilient health systems means investing in R&D before crises emerge, improving primary health care, and strengthening the emergency response health workforce. Grateful for Japan’s strong leadership as head of the .
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Prime Minister Kishida’s contribution to The Lancet, the world's most highly regarded medical journal, has just been published. It highlights Japan's vision and commitment to global health as the country prepares to host the G7 Hiroshima Summit.
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In his annual letter, CEO explains how the uses its dollars and voice to help find solutions for problems that otherwise might be neglected.
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What a great meeting with on the intersection of climate, energy, and health. We also spoke about supporting communities in Australia and across the globe as the world adapts to the changing climate.
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A good discussion with @BillGates on climate change, the future of jobs in renewable energy, and our shared global health and development challenges.
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Overlapping crises are rolling back a decade of progress in global health and development & have taken a severe toll on the world's poorest people. In response, is increasing its commitment to ensure everyone has a chance to live a healthy, productive life
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We are incredibly grateful to be partnering with the @gatesfoundation in finishing the job to #EndPolio. Join us in our joint commitment to raising $450 million to support the global polio eradication effort! Visit endpol.io/3IGcj1B to learn more and donate.
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I am in awe of people who have dedicated their lives to making the world a more equitable place, and I feel lucky to be able to support their efforts.
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You don’t need to be a big soccer fan to recognize why it’s called “the beautiful game.”
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.@BillGates: "What makes soccer even more beautiful is the positive impact it can have off the field. There may be no better example of this than the work of a unique non-profit organization called Grassroot Soccer." 
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This is a major milestone in the fight against #malaria. Now, millions more people have access to a powerful new tool that can help drive down malaria cases in areas with 🦟resistance.
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NEWS: Working with @BASFAgro we have achieved our goal of supplying 35 million Interceptor® G2 mosquito nets to 16 countries in sub-Saharan Africa ahead of the scheduled date of the end of 2022.
@gatesfoundation @GlobalFund @UNITAID @invectorcontrol
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The major advance in fusion research announced on Tuesday was decades in coming, with scientists for the first time able to engineer a reaction that produced more power than was used to ignite it.
Here’s a look at what exactly nuclear fusion is.
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In order to solve our world’s sanitation crisis, we need smarter toilets that don’t rely on sewage systems and prevent the spread of diseases. #WorldToiletDay
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Collaboration and more open access to data have made seemingly impossible health breakthroughs a reality, like COVID-19 vaccines. is putting the power of data behind one of our most critical health challenges.
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From decreasing maternal mortality to lowering rates of vaccine-preventable diseases, is a true hero in her community.
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Africa has always been at the heart of our foundation’s mission. Today, we are announcing our commitment of $7 billion over the next 4 years for the development of more breakthrough innovations in health and agriculture across the continent.
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Many people don’t know that Mike was a champion for and leader on PEPFAR – the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief – which has saved millions of lives. It’s one of the best things this country has ever done. It will be a lasting part of his legacy.
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I’m very sad to hear about Michael Gerson’s passing. We spoke many times over the years, especially about global health, and when I started talking about pandemic prevention back in 2015, he was one of the first journalists I wanted to talk to.
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Africa.com is excited to host Bill Gates in an exclusive conversation for the Africa.com virtual audience next Thursday, November 17, 2022, to discuss food security and climate change in #Africa.
Don't miss: events.africa.com/registration/f
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I’m in Kenya this week to learn from researchers, innovators, students, and leaders about what’s working, what’s not, and how the foundation can better support progress in Kenya and across the continent. b-gat.es/3UGjbiH
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Thank you for having me. I’m excited to be here in Kenya this week to see how much progress has been made.
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We appreciate the support the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation continues to extend to Kenya in realising our development goals, especially in the areas of healthcare, agriculture and ICT sectors.
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I believe everyone has a role to play in addressing climate change. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an inventor, or consumer, we can all help avoid a climate disaster.
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When it comes to alleviating the impacts of #climatechange on smallholder farmers, the goal should not simply be giving more food aid. It should be to ensure no aid is needed in the first place. b-gat.es/3UWjXI6 #COP27
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Those of us who have done the most to cause this problem should help the rest of the world survive it. We owe them that much.
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More than 670,000 children die from pneumonia every year. Inventprise is working to change that. #WorldPneumoniaDay
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While the last steps are proving to be the toughest, I’m optimistic we will eradicate polio. I recently visited ’s Rega Institute where they’re testing preventative medicine – an important step toward a polio-free world.
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The climate crisis is already devastating communities. More funding is necessary to ensure agricultural and technological innovations are widely available to the most vulnerable, helping them adapt to climate change, save lives, and increase economic opportunity.
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Today we announced an investment of $1.4 billion to help smallholder farmers address the immediate and long-term impacts of climate change. gatesfoundation.org/ideas/media-ce
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I have never met anyone who was more passionate about reducing the world’s worst inequities in health than Paul Farmer. I continue to learn from my dear friend’s life and legacy today.
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More than 1B people globally still suffer from #NTDs, many caused by parasites. I got a firsthand look at these creepy crawlies at the Parasitic Museum in Tokyo. The more we understand them, the better we can address the diseases they cause.
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This year's #BESummit2022 brought together investors, policymakers, and innovators to tackle one of the world’s toughest problems: climate change.
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Math shouldn’t be a gatekeeper, limiting a student’s dreams. It should be a gateway, helping students realize them.
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TerraPower, the next-gen nuclear company I founded, just agreed with PacifiCorp to study the feasibility of building five Natrium reactors for its customers.
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I had a great meeting with to discuss the importance of funding research to address some of the future challenges we face in global health.
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Great discussion with @BillGates on the lessons we've learned from the #COVID19-pandemic. The free and curiosity driven research lays the foundation for responding to future global health crises. Strengthening scientific institutions is key. #GCAM22 #GlobalChallenges twitter.com/BMBF_Bund/stat…
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Constructive and inspiring meeting with @BillGates We talked about our common priorities and the current geopolitical situation, climate and energy issues and the role of innovation in achieving a more sustainable future.
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I am thrilled to see the existing partnership between and strengthen with the signing of this MOU today. Global collaboration like this has the power to bring the clean energy solutions we need to communities around the world.
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We are joining forces with @Breakthrough to fight #ClimateChange, together. President @wernerhoyer & @BillGates sign an agreement to
invest in energy innovation inside & outside 
collaborate on boosting climate action globally
share knowledge
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