Bill Gates

In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe.

The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

How to Prevent the Next Pandemic

Nathan Myhrvold

Peter Rinearson

William H. Gates

Discusses the future of information technology and how these new technologies will change the way people work, learn, buy, and communicate with each other

The Road Ahead

In his new book, Microsoft chairman and CEO Bill Gates discusses how technology can help run businesses better today and how it will transform the nature of business in the near future. Gates stresses the need for managers to view technology not as overhead but as a strategic asset, and offers detailed examples from Microsoft, GM, Dell, and many other successful companies. Companion Web site.

Succeeding in the Digital Economy

Business @ the Speed of Thought

From the author of the #1 New York Times best seller How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over, but even as governments around the world strive to put it behind us, they’re also starting to talk about what happens next. How can we prevent a new pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy? Can we even hope to accomplish this? Bill Gates believes the answer is yes, and in this book he lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should have learned from COVID-19 and what all of us can do to ward off another disaster like it. Relying on the shared knowledge of the world’s foremost experts and on his own experience of combating fatal diseases through the Gates Foundation, he first helps us understand the science of infectious diseases. Then he shows us how the nations of the world, working in conjunction with one another and with the private sector, can not only ward off another COVID-like catastrophe but also eliminate all respiratory diseases, including the flu. Here is a clarion call—strong, comprehensive, and of the gravest importance—from one of our greatest and most effective thinkers and activists.

En este libro urgente y necesario Bill Gates propone un plan amplio, práctico --y comprensible-- para conseguir que el mundo llegue a cero emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero para así evitar una catástrofe climática. Bill Gates ha pasado una década investigando las causas y efectos del cambio climático. Con la ayuda de expertos en los campos de la física, la química, la biología, la ingeniería, las ciencias políticas y las finanzas, se ha centrado en investigar exactamente qué se debe hacer para detener la deriva del planeta hacia un desastre ambiental. En este libro, además de explicar por qué debemos esforzarnos en lograr emisiones netas cero de gases de efecto invernadero, también detalla lo que debemos hacer para lograr este objetivo tan importante. Gates nos presenta una descripción clara de los desafíos que enfrentamos. A partir de su conocimiento sobre innovación y lo que se requiere para introducir nuevas ideas en el mercado, describe las áreas en las que la tecnología ya está ayudando a reducir las emisiones, dónde y cómo la tecnología actual puede funcionar de manera más eficaz, dónde es necesario desarrollar tecnologías de punta, y quién está trabajando en estas innovaciones esenciales. Finalmente, presenta un plan concreto y práctico para lograr el objetivo de cero emisiones, sugiriendo no solo las políticas que los gobiernos deberían adoptar, sino lo que nosotros, como individuos, podemos hacer para que nuestro gobierno, nuestros empleadores y nosotros mismos nos responsabilicemos esta crucial iniciativa. Como deja claro Bill Gates, llegar a cero emisiones no será sencillo ni fácil, pero si seguimos el plan que aquí propone, es una meta que se encuentra decididamente a nuestro alcance. "Para detener el calentamiento global y evitar los peores efectos del cambio climático, los humanos deben dejar de agregar gases de efecto invernadero a la atmósfera. Si nada cambia, el mundo seguirá produciendo gases de efecto invernadero, el cambio climático seguirá empeorando y el impacto en los seres humanos con toda probabilidad será catastrófico. Pero las cosas pueden cambiar. Este libro trata sobre lo que se necesitará para lograrlo y por qué estoy convencido de que podemos hacerlo." -- Bill Gates ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Bill Gates shares what he's learned in more than a decade of studying climate change and investing in innovations to address the problems, and sets out a vision for how the world can build the tools it needs to get to zero greenhouse gas emissions. Bill Gates explains why he cares so deeply about climate change and what makes him optimistic that the world can avoid the most dire effects of the climate crisis. Gates says, "We can work on a local, national, and global level to build the technologies, businesses, and industries to avoid the worst impacts of climate change." His interest in climate change is a natural outgrowth of the efforts by his foundation to reduce poverty and disease. Climate change, according to Gates, will have the biggest impact on the people who have done the least to cause it. As a technologist, he has seen firsthand how innovation can change the world. By investing in research, inventing new technologies, and by deploying them quickly at large scale, Gates believes climate change can be addressed in meaningful ways. According to Gates, "to prevent the worst effects of climate change, we have to get to net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases. This problem is urgent, and the debate is complex, but I believe we can come together to invent new carbon-zero technologies, deploy the ones we have, and ultimately avoid a climate catastrophe."

Las Soluciones Que Ya Tenemos y Los Avances Que aún Necesitamos

Cómo Evitar un Desastre Climático

"A collection of direct quotes from Bill Gates on topics related to business, technology, Microsoft, philanthropy, and life"--Provided by publisher.

Bill Gates in His Own Words

Impatient Optimist

Die COVID-19-Pandemie ist noch nicht überstanden. Doch während Regierungen auf der ganzen Welt noch versuchen, sie unter Kontrolle zu bringen, wird bereits diskutiert, wie es weitergehen kann und was als nächstes passieren sollte. Wie können wir verhindern, dass eine weitere Pandemie Millionen von Menschen tötet und der Weltwirtschaft verheerende Schäden zufügt? Können wir das überhaupt schaffen? Bill Gates glaubt, dass das möglich ist, und er legt in seinem zuversichtlichen Buch klar und überzeugend dar, was die Welt von der COVID-19-Pandemie lernen sollte. Er erklärt die Wissenschaft hinter der Pandemiebekämpfung und liefert Vorschläge, was wir alle tun können, um solch eine weitere Katastrophe zu verhindern. Angesichts des weltweiten Erfolgs von »Wie wir die Klimakatastrophe verhindern« (das auf Platz 1 der SPIEGEL-Bestsellerliste stand) wird Gates mehr denn je für seinen Beitrag zur Lösung der größten Herausforderungen der Welt respektiert.

Wie wir die nächste Pandemie verhindern

Neste livro urgente e ricamente detalhado, Bill Gates propõe um plano abrangente, prático e acessível para zerar a emissão de gases de efeito estufa e evitar uma catástrofe climática. Bill Gates passou uma década investigando as causas e os efeitos da mudança climática. Com a ajuda de especialistas nas áreas de física, química, biologia, engenharia, ciência política e finanças, ele se concentrou no que deve ser feito para impedir uma catástrofe ambiental. Neste livro, o fundador da Microsoft não explica apenas por que precisamos zerar as emissões líquidas de gases de efeito estufa, mas também detalha como podemos atingir esse objetivo e superar os desafios que temos pela frente. A partir de sua experiência em inovação e de tirar ideias do papel, Gates descreve como a tecnologia já vem ajudando a reduzir as emissões, onde e como ela pode funcionar de forma mais eficaz, em quais setores precisamos de novidades e quem são os pesquisadores por trás delas. Finalmente, ele apresenta um plano prático para zerar as emissões, que inclui desde as políticas públicas até as atitudes que nós, cidadãos, podemos tomar a fim de monitorar o trabalho do governo, de nossos empregadores e de nós mesmos. Como o autor demonstra, zerar as emissões não será fácil, mas, seguindo os conselhos deste livro, é uma meta que está plenamente a nosso alcance.

As soluções que temos e as inovações necessárias

Como evitar um desastre climático

In this urgent, singularly authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical--and accessible--plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid an irreversible climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help and guidance of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science and finance, he has focused on exactly what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide toward certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only gathers together all the information we need to fully grasp how important it is that we work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases but also details exactly what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. He describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions; where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively; where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions--suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but by following the guidelines he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.

Clima. Come evitare un disastro. Le soluzioni di oggi. Le sfide di domani

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From the author of the #1 New York Times best-selling How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over, but even as governments around the world strive to put it behind us, they’re also starting to talk about what happens next. How can we prevent a new pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy? Can we even hope to accomplish this? Bill Gates believes the answer is yes, and in this book he lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should have learned from COVID-19 and what all of us can do to ward off another disaster like it. Relying on the shared knowledge of the world’s foremost experts and on his own experience of combating fatal diseases through the Gates Foundation, he first helps us understand the science of infectious diseases. Then he shows us how the nations of the world, working in conjunction with one another and with the private sector, can not only ward off another COVID-like catastrophe but also eliminate all respiratory diseases, including the flu. Here is a clarion call—strong, comprehensive, and of the gravest importance—from one of our greatest and most effective thinkers and activists.

The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over. But even as governments around the world try to get it under control, they’re also starting to talk about what happens next. How can we prevent another pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy? Can we even hope to accomplish this? Bill Gates believes the answer is yes, and he has written a largely upbeat book that lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should learn from COVID-19, explains the science of fighting pandemics, and suggests what all of us can do to help prevent another one.

Medan hela världen gör sitt bästa för att lägga Covid-19-pandemin bakom sig börjar oron för framtiden torna upp sig. Är det möjligt att förhindra att en ny pandemi tar miljontals människoliv och ödelägger den globala ekonomin? Bill Gates tar stöd av världens främsta experter i att bekämpa dödliga sjukdomar och lägger fram en övertygande teori om vad vi kan lära av coronavirusets framfart och hur vi kan avvärja nästa katastrof. Så förhindrar vi nästa pandemi är en uppmaning till handling från en av vår tids största tänkare och aktivister.

Så förhindrar vi nästa pandemi

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this urgent, singularly authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical--and accessible--plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid an irreversible climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help and guidance of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science and finance, he has focused on exactly what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide toward certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only gathers together all the information we need to fully grasp how important it is that we work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases but also details exactly what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. He describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions; where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively; where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions--suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but by following the guidelines he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.

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We start this book in hopes of impacting the world for the better. The 48 Laws of Power is a great book and we are by no means trying to plagiarize any of the information of the book. A lot of information in this book comes directly from The 48 Laws of Power and will have a basic description of what the information meant to us. The information in this book is meant to be provided in a very straight forward manner. We want to simplify The 48 Laws without decreasing their impact in any way, shape, or form. As business men ourselves, we write this from a business perspective as well in hopes that you can actually apply some of the knowledge to your life in business and at home.

The 48 Laws of Power and Their Impact on My Life

In the wake of Steve Jobs's recent death, the overwhelming interest in not only the details of Jobs's personal life, but also of his business philosophy, has naturally extended to other business titans, including to the one other person who is and always will be compared to Jobs: Microsoft Corporation founder Bill Gates. Consistently ranked as one of the world's wealthiest men - as well as one of the most controversial founders and CEOs in history - businesspeople of all stripes have for years taken their cues from Gates, using his words and business strategies to help create and grow their own companies. Despite the fact that he has certainly had his critics throughout the years, after he left running the day-to-day operations of Microsoft in 2008 to devote himself full-time to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a kinder, gentler side began to emerge. People involved in their own philanthropic efforts, whether in a professional or part-time capacity, began to take a second look at the man. Impatient Optimist: Bill Gates in His Own Words will appeal to both sorts of readers: business people as well as the more philanthropically minded.

Bill Gates in his own words

Impatient optimist

Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide toward certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions-suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.

Objectif zéro carbone : les solutions de Bill Gates. Dans ce livre urgent, Bill Gates propose un vaste plan à la fois pragmatique et accessible pour atteindre le zéro carbone à temps et éviter ainsi une catastrophe climatique. Bill Gates a passé une décennie à enquêter sur les causes et les effets du changement climatique. Avec l’aide d’experts dans les domaines de la physique, de la chimie, de la biologie, de l’ingénierie, des sciences politiques et de la finance, il s’est concentré sur ce qui doit être fait pour empêcher une catastrophe environnementale. Dans cet essai, il explique non seulement pourquoi nous devons cesser d’émettre des gaz à effet de serre, mais détaille également ce que nous devons faire pour atteindre cet objectif crucial. Il expose très clairement les défis auxquels nous sommes confrontés. S’appuyant sur sa compréhension de l’innovation et de ce qui est nécessaire pour introduire de nouvelles idées sur le marché, il décrit les domaines dans lesquels la technologie contribue déjà à réduire les émissions, expose les moyens de rendre la technologie actuelle plus efficace, tout en présentant les technologies de pointe nécessaires et ceux qui travaillent sur ces innovations essentielles. Enfin, il présente un plan concret pour atteindre l’objectif zéro carbone – non seulement les politiques que les gouvernements doivent adopter, mais aussi ce que nous pouvons faire en tant qu’individus pour que notre gouvernement, nos employeurs et nous-même participions à cette entreprise décisive. Bill Gates l’affirme sans détour : atteindre le zéro carbone ne sera ni simple ni facile, mais si nous suivons le plan qu’il présente ici, c’est un objectif à notre portée.

Climat : comment éviter un désastre

En este libro tan necesario y riguroso, Bill Gates expone un plan amplio, funcional y, sobre todo, asequible, para reducir a cero las emisiones de los gases causantes del efecto invernadero y evitar a tiempo una catástrofe medioambiental. Bill Gates ha dedicado una década a investigar el cambio climático. Con la orientación de expertos en física, química, biología, ingeniería, ciencias políticas y finanzas, se ha centrado en determinar qué medidas debemos tomar para detener la carrera del planeta hacia un desastre ambiental irreversible. En este libro, el autor no solo reúne la información básica para que tomemos conciencia de la necesidad de eliminar las emisiones de los gases causantes del efecto invernadero, sino que también explica qué debemos hacer para alcanzar este objetivo tan importante. Gates nos ofrece una descripción lúcida de los desafíos a los que nos enfrentamos. Aprovechando sus conocimientos en innovación y en lo que supone introducir nuevos conceptos en el mercado, nos detalla cuáles son los campos en los que la tecnología ya está ayudando a reducir las emisiones, cómo y cuándo se logrará que la tecnología actual sea más eficaz, dónde necesitamos dichos avances y quiénes están trabajando en estas mejoras tan necesarias. Por último, traza un plan práctico y específico para llegar a las cero emisiones, tanto con políticas gubernamentales como a título personal, implicando así a gobiernos, a empresas y a nosotros mismos en esta crucial misión. Como advierte Bill Gates, cumplir el objetivo de las cero emisiones no será una tarea sencilla, pero sí está a nuestro alcance si seguimos sus pautas. «De los muchos libros que argumentan que aunque el cambio climático será una catástrofe todavía podemos hacer algo para evitarlo, este es el mejor». Sunday Times «Práctico y accessible». USA Today «Claro, conciso sobre un tema extenso y brillantemente holístico en su acercamiento al problema... una excelente introducción sobre cómo sacarnos de este lío». New Scientist «Convincente... Gates es una fuerza del bien, seria y sincera, en lo referente al cambio climático». Observer «Conciso, directo... Gates ha elaborado una explicación calmada, razonada y bien documentada sobre el desafío más grande de nuestros tiempos y nos explica qué debemos hacer para evitar el peligro de "cocinar" nuestro planeta». Associated Press «Su pericia es evidente en las lúcidas explicaciones que brinda el libro sobre los aspectos científicos del cambio climático. Propone soluciones pragmáticas y basadas en un razonamiento económico innovador. Aunque no evita la cruda realidad a la que debemos enfrentarnos mientras cambia nuestro clima, Gates se mantiene optimista y cree que tenemos la capacidad de evitar un desastre climático total». Science «El entusiasmo y la curiosidad del autor sobre cómo funcionan las cosas es contagioso. Gates parece motivado por el tamaño y la complejidad de esta tarea. Esa es una de las mejores cosas de este libro, el optimismo y la convicción de que la ciencia y la industria unidas pueden estar a la altura de este reto». The Christian Science Monitor

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