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When I see a tough problem, my first thought
is always, “How can innovation help solve
this?” That’s why Breakthrough Energy was
started – to bring the power of innovation to
bear on the toughest problem humanity
has ever faced: climate change.

Bill Gates, founder of Breakthrough Energy

When I see a tough problem, my first thought is always, “How can
innovation help solve this?” That’s why Breakthrough Energy was
started – to bring the power of innovation to bear on the toughest
problem humanity has ever faced: climate change.

Bill Gates, founder of Breakthrough Energy

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Index

ChallengesElectricity

Electricity

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Transportation

Buildings

Discovery

Development

Deployment

Policy

Percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions

Electricity[ 29% ]

A zero-carbon world won’t be one where people use less electricity, but more. Find out why in this section as we explore the latest advancements in renewable energy, electrical transmission and storage, and nuclear power.

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Manufacturing[ 29% ]

There’s no path to net zero without improving how we build things. In this section, we discuss the challenges and opportunities of changing the way we make cement, steel, and other materials that make up our world.

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Agriculture[ 20% ]

From rice to cattle, what we eat has a major impact on our climate. This section explores new ways we can feed the world without contributing to emissions.

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Transportation[ 15% ]

From electric vehicles to sustainable aviation fuel, our modes of transport need to change rapidly to achieve our net-zero goals. This section looks at the barriers and breakthroughs in modernizing how we get around.

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Buildings[ 7% ]

Heating and cooling our homes and workplaces takes a lot of energy. This section details the latest innovations that will help decarbonize the spaces we occupy every day.

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Electricity[ 29% ]

Manufacturing[ 29% ]

Agriculture[ 20% ]

Transportation[ 15% ]

Buildings[ 7% ]

A zero-carbon world won’t be one where people use less electricity, but more. Find out why in this section as we explore the latest advancements in renewable energy, electrical transmission and storage, and nuclear power.

There’s no path to net zero without improving how we build things. In this section, we discuss the challenges and opportunities of changing the way we make cement, steel, and other materials that make up our world.

From rice to cattle, what we eat has a major impact on our climate. This section explores new ways we can feed the world without contributing to emissions.

From electric vehicles to sustainable aviation fuel, our modes of transport need to change rapidly to achieve our net-zero goals. This section looks at the barriers and breakthroughs in modernizing how we get around.

Heating and cooling our homes and workplaces takes a lot of energy. This section details the latest innovations that will help decarbonize the spaces we occupy every day.

Discover More

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