To avoid a climate disaster, we need young people’s ideas and energy. College and university students anywhere in the world can download my book for free this week: https://gatesnot.es/2ZorCY0 | Bill Gates

‘It’s easy to feel powerless in the face of a problem as big as climate change. But you’re not powerless. And you don’t have to be a politician or a philanthropist to make a difference.’ These words from Bill Gates’s recently published book ‘How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need’ give an inspiring outlook as he highlights the changes needed to stop the planet’s slide toward certain environmental calamity. After examining the causes and effects of cl

If you're tired of worrying about climate change without understanding how we're going to stop it, we've got you covered. This 7-episode series introduces some of the biggest obstacles to avoiding a climate disaster— and explains exactly how we're going to overcome them. Cut through the complexity, grasp the science, and get excited at ed.ted.com/planforzero | TED-Ed