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Bill Gates is betting on a power source buried 15,000 feet underground, the massive Google-backed geothermal project that could change how America gets electricity

Bill Gates is backing Fervo Energy's cutting-edge geothermal technology designed for clean energy production. This advanced process involves drilling deep into the earth's crust to harness geothermal energy for electricity generation. Fervo has also landed a major contract to supply Google with this sustainable power source, set to deliver consistent,…

The Economic Times

American Airlines and Google say AI helped airplanes reduce contrails that trap heat

American Airlines and Google said Thursday that they significantly reduced the climate impact of some of the airline’s flights using an AI-based forecasting tool to help prevent contrails

The Independent UK

Bill Gates' pivot on climate change escalates debate with scientists

Some say Gates is highlighting an "overdue" political reality.

Axios

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Bill Gates Backs Utah Geothermal Plant As Fervo Energy Targets 500 MW Capacity At Cape Station

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates and Breakthrough Energy are backing Fervo Energy‘s Cape Station project in Beaver County, Utah. The facility will become the world’s largest enhanced geothermal power plant, generating 100 MW by 2026 and expanding to 500 MW by 2028.

Benzinga

Bill Gates-Founded Energy Venture, Backed By Likes Of Jeff Bezos And Jack Ma, Is Working With Japan To Commercialize Hydrogen

Breakthrough Energy, a U.S. nonprofit founded by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, will partner with Japan's government to support decarbonization research beginning in fiscal 2026, with a focus on moving homegrown technologies from labs to market.

Benzinga

UK Lab Promises Air-con Revolution Without Polluting Gases

The soft, waxy "solid refrigerant" being investigated in a UK laboratory may not look very exciting, but its unusual properties promise an air-conditioning revolution that could eliminate the need for greenhouse gases.

International Business Times

AI will be help rather than hindrance in hitting climate targets, Bill Gates says

Microsoft co-founder says efficiencies for technology and electricity grids will outweigh energy use by datacentres

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A millennial startup founder who’s turning carbon emissions into rocks lays out how he’ll eliminate 1 million tons by 2030—and what a great mentor Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy has been

Talal Hasan, founder and CEO of carbon elimination company 44.01, talks net-zero targets and what it’s like working with a Bill Gates venture.

Fortune

Myenergi co-founder meets Bill Gates and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to aid UK cleantech acceleration

Grimsby firm given select seat at table to lauch ambitious coalition on journey to Net Zero

Birmingham Post

Bill Gates just invested in a climate startup trying to get cows to burp less

From advanced nuclear reactor to feed that makes cows less gassy, Bill Gates' climate tech portfolio just keeps growing.

Fortune

Climate change tops Albanese-Gates talks

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed business magnate Bill Gates to Kirribilli House, where they will discuss climate change, health and energy challenges.

AAP

Bill Gates upbeat on climate innovation, even if 1.5C goal out of reach

When it comes to climate change, Bill Gates considers himself a realist - even if that means admitting the world has no chance limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Reuters

Grant from Bill Gates-led fund will make green jet fuel as cheap as fossil fuels

The burgeoning market for sustainable jet fuel will soon reach a milestone, with a plant capable of turning out for the first time a lower-emission fuel at the same price as fossil fuel-based options. But this price parity will only come as result of a $50 million grant from Bill…

Tribune News Service

Climate bill said to put emission goals in ‘striking distance’

The climate bill Senate Democrats unveiled last week would keep the U.S. within “striking distance” of its national climate target, strengthen the Biden administration’s negotiating hand with foreign powers and lower energy costs for the public if it becomes law, according to climate analysts and advocates.

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Climate bill said to put emission goals in 'striking distance' - Roll Call

The climate bill Senate Democrats unveiled last week would keep the U.S. within “striking distance” of its carbon targets, experts said.

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