Feb 17, 2021

Bill Gates’ solutions for climate change

Gates calls cement an example of a common material that must evolve as part of the effort to mitigate climate change. John Keatley

Gates' new book is called "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster." Plus, a closer look at how Texas' power grid works amid ongoing outages for millions of people due to winter weather. And, the Biden administration extends forbearance for homeowners with federally backed mortgages.

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Texas power grid under scrutiny amid ongoing winter storm outages

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Biden extends mortgage forbearance, foreclosure relief programs

by Amy Scott

Feb 17, 2021

Homeowners can request up to six months of additional relief, and the deadline for new applicants is now the end of June.

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Bill Gates shares his plan for avoiding climate disaster

by David Brancaccio and Daniel Shin

Feb 17, 2021

In his new book, Gates explains why investments like making concrete "greener" will prevent extreme climate change.

Gates calls cement an example of a common material that must evolve as part of the effort to mitigate climate change.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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