The single most important thing for avoiding a climate disaster is cutting carbon pollution from the current 51 billion tons per year to zero, says philanthropist and technologist Bill Gates. Introducing the concept of the "green premium" -- the higher price of zero-emission products like electric cars, artificial meat or sustainable aviation fuel -- Gates identifies the breakthroughs and investments we need to reduce the cost of clean tech, decarbonize the economy and create a pathway to a clean and prosperous future for all. (This virtual conversation, hosted by TED Global curator Bruno Giussani, was recorded in March 2021.)

Bill Gates: The innovations we need to avoid a climate disaster

The innovations we need to avoid a climate disaster

To halt climate disaster, emissions must drop from 51 billion tons/year to zero, highlighting the urgency of innovative solutions.

Green premiums, the cost difference between carbon-neutral and traditional technologies, are key to making clean solutions accessible.

The imperative mission: innovate across all sectors to slash green premiums, ensuring a sustainable future is within everyone's reach.

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