The majority of the world’s energy, other than hydro and nuclear, is produced by fossil fuels like coal that emit an overwhelming amount of CO2. But there’s some good news here, too. New green technologies are allowing the world to produce more carbon-free energy from solar and wind power. Maybe […]
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Foundation Road: Bill Gates on Energy
Summary: Energy is a huge part of making life easier, healthier, more exciting, more cultural and, frankly, more energetic. 1.6 billion people live without electricity mainly in Africa and India. If Bill Gates “could have just one wish to help the poorest people, it would be to find a cheap, […]
Read MoreFoundation Road: The Gates Foundation Annual Letter: Superpowers
Summary: The Gates relate a lack of energy in the world’s poorest communities to a lack of time. (and also a lack of health care and education). Without energy, these communities don’t have the time to do difficult consuming tasks, and its impossible to realize any kind of dream beyond that. The […]
Read MoreEffective Altruism: Peter Singer’s “The Most Good You Can Do”
“The Most Good You Can Do” Author Peter Seeger Australians give more than $2.2bn a year to charities – but how well is that money spent? This conundrum is tackled by the philosopher Peter Singer in his new book The Most Good You Can Do. Singer espouses the benefits of […]
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Summary Of Important Development in Foundation Work: Bill Gates Joins The Fight For Gun Safety
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