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Innovating to zero! | Bill Gates

TED · talk · Watch on YouTube

Nuclear power & fusionClimate policy, solutions & debate

What it is

Bill Gates' TED2010 talk on the energy future, arguing for zero global carbon emissions by 2050 and the need for energy miracles. He explains why he is backing a different type of nuclear reactor.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN mostly cites it in nuclear power debates as Gates making the case that nuclear is needed for clean energy, with a few critical references to his views on population.

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What HN commenters said

  1. “TED talk - Bill gates (Innovation to Zero)”

    One of several favorite talks listed

    vayarajesh, 2016-10 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: What's your favorite tech talk?”

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Topics: nuclear power, climate change, carbon emissions, ted talk, bill gates

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