Bill Gates

@BillGates

Sharing things I'm learning through my foundation work and other interests.

Seattle, WAgatesnot.es/blogJoined June 2009

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Bill Gates

@BillGates

This is a major achievement in providing equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children around the world. Let’s continue working to ensure all children are protected from preventable diseases. #VaccinesWork

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Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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We are proud and excited to announce that we have reached the milestone of helping to vaccinate over ONE BILLION children around the world since Gavi was established in 2000: bit.ly/3qCx9Yz #GenerationImmunity

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I witnessed the transformative power of education at

@chaffeycollege

, where students are given the support they need to thrive throughout their journey from high school to college to career: gatesnot.es/462zcFr

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Malaria is a complex & unforgiving disease, but one that we can end if we work together.

@Fredros_Inc

@JenHatmaker

discuss the global impacts of malaria and how we can advance progress against it on this episode of “Make Me Care About…” gates.ly/3WWatyH

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Jun 12

I binged all four seasons of Borgen.

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This political drama from Denmark stands out

Bill Gates shares his recommendation for Borgen, a TV show from Denmark that has a lot to say about coalitions, politics, family, media, and work-life balance.

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Jun 9

Any Oregon Trail players out there? If so, you'll probably enjoy this book about two friends who fall in love with video games as kids and grow up to make games together.

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This novel about video games felt personal to me

I loved Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, even though I never thought I'd relate to a book about gaming.

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I thoroughly enjoyed

’s well-researched and thought-provoking history of Africa and can’t recommend it enough.

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This book changed how I see Africa’s past

Bill Gates reviews and recommends the book Born in Blackness by Howard French, which challenges the standard Western account of Africa’s role in history.

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Jun 5

In 1995, I wrote about “the internet tidal wave.” I even mentioned how the CD-ROM business would be dramatically impacted by the Internet. It’s fun to look back and think about how far technology has come.

npr.org

30 years ago, one decision altered the course of our connected world

On April 30, 1993, the World Wide Web was released into the public domain. It revolutionized the internet and allowed users to create websites filled with graphics, audio and hyperlinks.

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Jun 2

The world has made incredible progress against polio and other infectious diseases. I am thankful for partners like

@UNICEF_Nigeria

for their work to ensure all children receive the vaccines they need.

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UNICEF Nigeria

@UNICEF_Nigeria

May 24

Any time you delay a vaccine, you’re increasing your child’s vulnerability to disease. Protect your child by following the recommended vaccine schedule. We're leaving no stone unturned, reaching even the most remote communities to ensure every child gets vaccinated.

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Jun 2

Vaccines work to #EndPolio and protect communities from dozens of other diseases. I am heartened to see that the #BigCatchUp is underway.

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WHO African Region

@WHOAFRO

May 26

The #BigCatchUp is underway! The largest vaccination campaign to #EndPolio since the #COVID19 disruptions starts today in 3 African countries. @WHOAFRO supports national health authorities to immunise 21 M children under 5 in the coming days. Read more: ow.ly/Vv1I50OxufU

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and I agree—the Global Goals are a phenomenal idea. This is the perfect time to assess our progress, recognize what’s working, admit what isn’t, and refine our approach so we can do the most good for the people most in need.

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We’re not reaching the Global Goals. What now?

Bill Gates and Bjorn Lomborg argue that the world isn’t on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (a.k.a. Global Goals) and they propose two solutions.

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Jun 1

Here’s what I’m listening to this summer. Hopefully, you’ll think it’s not too bad for a granddad.

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Bill’s Summer Mix

Bill’s Summer Mix · Playlist · 34 songs · 9.3K likes

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Bill Gates

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May 31

I hope you have plenty of content to enjoy this summer. If you’re looking to add to your list, I’ve got a few recommendations: gatesnot.es/3ONcpHu

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Bill Gates

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May 30

I’m excited by the positive momentum around the Global Health Emergency Corps at last week’s #WHA76. It’s critical that countries don’t let their guard down and join the effort to build a strong global network to help prevent and contain pandemic threats.

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

@DrTedros

May 24

Our greatest single asset in health emergency response is our workforce. I appreciate the support from Minister @Karl_Lauterbach &

, @G7 & @gatesfoundation for Global Health Emergency Corps that can help strengthen & coordinate existing surge mechanisms & networks. #WHA76

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May 30

For the past decade, I’ve recommended books to read each summer. This year, I’m mixing it up.

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Great books, songs, and shows for the summer

Each year, Bill Gates publishes his summer book recommendations. This year he added a Netflix series and a few dozen songs.

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The transition to high school is a game-changer, and ninth grade sets the stage for success in high school, college, and beyond. 🎓 Join

@JenHatmaker

and Krystal Payne on this new episode as they explore strategies to guide and support students during this crucial year.…

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May 25

It was an honor to meet Navajo Nation President

@BuuVanNygren

and First Lady

@NygrenJasmine

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For

, our focus is driving a responsible approach to #AI that will be inclusive, equitable, & reflect the needs of the world’s most vulnerable communities. I discuss how we plan to do this & the principles that drive us in my latest piece:

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The first principles guiding our work with AI

Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman shares the first principles on artificial intelligence (AI) that will be used to guide the foundation’s use of AI.

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May 19

Really good news: Renewables now account for about one third of electricity generation globally, and the share is increasing.

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Renewable Energy Is Charging Ahead

Renewable energy has seen considerable growth in recent years, but there is a long way to go to achieve a clean energy future that averts the worst effects of the climate crisis

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Still today, your zip code, access to care, and color of your skin can determine whether or not you and your baby survive the birthing process. This National Women's Health Week, listen to

@eva_lathrop

and

@ElaineWelteroth

examine how we can tackle the maternal mortality crisis…

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May 16

I often say Richard Feynman is the best teacher I never had. If you haven’t already, check out his work. Beyond his immense talent as an educator, he’s also quite the character.

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Physics In History

@PhysInHistory

May 11

The Feynman Lectures on Physics, the most popular physics book ever written, are completely online. Read it here: Volume 1: feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/I_toc.html Volume 2: feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/II_toc.html Volume 3: feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/III_toc.html

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Bill Gates

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May 15

My message to the class of 2023.

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5 things I wish I heard at the graduation I never had

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May 12

Ric was employee number 2 at Microsoft and a dear friend. He was also a tireless philanthropist, an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and HIV/AIDS research, and an inspiration to me and so many others. His story is worth a watch:

geni.us

Yes I Am - The Ric Weiland Story chronicles LGBTQ pioneer & unknown founder of Microsoft. With his...

Now Available:

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Applications are now open for the William H. Gates Sr. Fellowship from the AD Data Initiative! The two-year fellowship will support neuroscientists, data scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and programmers working to advance #Alzheimers and related #dementias research.

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Building a clean energy future will require a lot of new wires—the U.S. will need to grow the grid by almost two-thirds its current size in the next decade.

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Opinion | We Desperately Need a New Power Grid. Here’s How to Make It Happen.

To make renewable energy widely available, the United States needs a lot of new power lines. The nation is struggling to build them.

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May 11

It’s possible to build nuclear reactors without enormous costs—to our environment, our economy, or our health. This article details how it can be done to increase clean energy infrastructure.

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Smaller, cheaper, safer: The next generation of nuclear power, explained

The nuclear industry’s big bet on going small.

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May 10

I had the best day in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Over a coal plant tour, a site visit of the future Natrium plant, burgers, ice cream, and coffee, I got excited about the clean energy transition and the promise of next-generation nuclear: gatesnot.es/42OEhyZ

TerraPower and Rebecca Jarvis (it me)

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May 10

Expanding access to single-dose HPV vaccines could save 45 million lives worldwide over the next 100 years. This is a great example of why I’m optimistic about the future of global health.

nytimes.com

One Dose of HPV Vaccine Prevents Infection for at Least Three Years

Protection may last even longer, scientists reported. The finding may be a boon to low-income countries, where cervical cancer takes an enormous toll.

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May 9

I’m very encouraged by the E-MOTIVE Trial results released today at #IMNHC2023 to treat postpartum hemorrhage, the #1 cause of maternal mortality. This new approach led by

@unibirmingham

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@WHO

could drastically improve women’s chances of surviving childbirth globally.…

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May 9

By prioritizing accessibility, affordability, and economic mobility,

@NAU

is redefining—and increasing—the value of a college degree. I can’t wait to visit the school this weekend and see the incredible work they’re doing up close.

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Why I’m going to Northern Arizona University

Bill Gates is this year’s commencement speaker at Northern Arizona University, a school that is redefining and increasing the value of a college degree.

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May 8

Eradicating smallpox was hard, but it was also one of the most important achievements in human history. That makes it worth celebrating—and learning from.

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Gates Foundation

@gatesfoundation

May 8

On this day in 1980, the world was declared free of smallpox – the only infectious disease to have been eradicated – thanks to vaccines. #VaccinesWork bit.ly/3HPLsyQ

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May 8

Nuclear energy, if we do it right, will help us solve our climate goals. Thanks for the great conversation,

@rebeccajarvis

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Exclusive: Bill Gates on the future of nuclear energy, AI

TerraPower, founded by billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 2008, is opening a new nuclear power plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

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May 7

Aside from water, there’s no material on Earth we use more than concrete. That’s why it’s so important to figure out how to decarbonize it.

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The big problem with cement, and how to fix it

Concrete emits a ton of carbon. Here’s how we get it to net zero.

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May 5

This next-generation nuclear facility will be a win for the local economy, America’s energy independence, and the fight against climate change.

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I’m in Wyoming to celebrate the next nuclear breakthrough

Bill Gates writes about visiting Kemmerer, Wyoming, the future site of the fourth-generation Natrium nuclear power plant being designed by TerraPower.

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May 5

On International Day of the Midwife, I’m thinking about Eva Nangalo—a tireless advocate for mothers and babies and the next generation of trained #midwives in Uganda. #IDM2023

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For Eva Nangalo, saving mothers and babies is a calling

Bill Gates tells the story of Eva Nangalo, a Ugandan midwife, mentor, and advocate working to lower the country’s maternal mortality rate.

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Is college the right choice for everyone? On this episode of “Make Me Care About,”

@JenHatmaker

and Jose Cruz Rivera, President of

@NAU

, discuss college and share how we can create a better learning environment for all. gates.ly/3HZ7ejR

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When I first met

in 2011, I was blown away by his intellect, his ambition, and his sense of humor. His new book is a must-read for anyone who wants to help create a truly inclusive world.

amazon.com

Radical Inclusion: Seven Steps to Help You Create a More Just Workplace, Home, and World

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Apr 29

As we rely more and more on electricity, it's vital to find innovative ways to generate clean power.

nytimes.com

How Electrifying Everything Became a Key Climate Solution

To tackle climate change, we’ll need to plug in millions of cars, trucks, home heaters, stoves and factories.

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Apr 29

Mann ki Baat has catalyzed community led action on sanitation, health, women’s economic empowerment and other issues linked to the Sustainable Development Goals. Congratulations

@narendramodi

on the 100th episode.

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Mann Ki Baat boosts India’s efforts towards sustainable development goals: Report

The report release was timed around the special milestone of the completion of the 100th episode of the popular radio program ‘Mann ki Baat’ hosted by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

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Apr 28

To #EndPolio, we must immunize the world's most vulnerable children—especially those who have not been vaccinated before. Protecting ‘zero-dose’ children against paralysis with polio vaccines like nOPV2 will help usher in a healthier future for us all.

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Rotary International

@Rotary

Apr 24

There are roughly 678,290,000 children under age five worldwide. But what’s so important about being five?

#VaccinesWork, and it’s crucial we reach every child with the #polio vaccine. This World Immunization Week, show your support at on.rotary.org/3VALb7V

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Apr 27

The connection is clear: when vaccine coverage goes down, we see more outbreaks of deadly diseases. That’s why we must strengthen health systems and invest in new & improved vaccines. #VaccinesWork

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