According to an internal memorandum of the Umbrella Organization funded by Bill Gates, the memorandum focused on a broad range of climate issues, according to the New York Times. [emphasis, links added]
Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, has invested billions of dollars in his wealth to combat climate change.
Over the past decade, he has established himself as one of the main voices that encourage businesses and government to join.
Breakthrough energy cuts show how Gates adapts to his efforts to the reality of the Trump administration, because The U.S.'s breakthrough policy team is unlikely to have much impact in WashingtonAccording to the Times, three people familiar with the matter said they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Teams dealing with public policy issues in the United States have been severely hit by cuts, as have Europe’s breakthrough energy force and most of its employees working with other climate organizations.
But when asked about the cuts, a Gates spokesman insisted heStill firmly advance clean energy innovations needed to address climate change. His work in this area will continue and is committed to helping promote reliable and affordable clean energy solutions that will allow people everywhere to thrive. ”
Instead of trying to influence policy, Gates shifted his focus to building a clean energy company through breakthrough energy catalyst programs, breakthrough energy adventures and breakthrough energy researchers, sources said.
The company's cuts reportedly do not affect these areas, which provide startups and entrepreneurs with a range of renewable technologies.
The emphasis on clean energy production may be in line with Trump's interest in “American energy rule,” as his administration says We hope to expand U.S. energy production when electricity demand rises sharply.
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