January 1, Bill Gates Backs Off Climate Panic Claims

Wyatt’s Take

• Bill Gates admits past climate scare talk went too far.
• Working families face high costs from failed climate policies.
• China profits while America suffers under Green regulations.

Bill Gates has changed his tune on climate doom. He now believes the effects won’t be as severe, and people can adapt and thrive.

He still says climate change matters but admits the focus should shift to helping people live better lives, not just worrying about temperature. Gates wrote, “Every tenth of a degree of heating that we prevent is hugely beneficial because a stable climate makes it easier to improve people’s lives.”

Some climate activists call him a hypocrite, accusing him of backtracking for personal reasons. He replied, “…call me a hypocrite because of my own carbon footprint (which I fully offset with legitimate carbon credits)…”

Fifteen years ago, Gates was calling for zero emissions and warning of crises. Predictions about extreme warming and severe weather linked to emissions never panned out. Instead, fossil fuel use is higher than ever and no new technology has replaced them in daily life.

Billions of dollars have gone into unproven climate solutions, but nothing has truly helped regular folks. Meanwhile, the so-called Green New Deal has cost the U.S. more than a trillion dollars, making life harder for families trying to afford basics.

China has taken advantage, growing its industry while ignoring the emissions limits pushed on Americans. Global warming panic has become a way for the left to control the economy, hurting working people the most.

Gates’ retreat doesn’t mean environmental activists are stopping their push. The fight is far from over, but his change of heart is a small win for common sense.

America needs an energy policy that puts our families first. Changing course on climate regulation and teaching people the truth will help us stand strong. Gates’ shift is a PR victory, but the real battle continues.

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