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> Those who want to change the world would do better to put their money and energy behind the disruptive technologies that slow carbon emissions and help people
by perfunctory 7y ago
> Those who want to change the world would do better to put their money and energy behind the disruptive technologies that slow carbon emissions and help people adapt to a warming world, Mr Gates told the Financial Times.
You cannot put your money behind the disruptive technologies if your money is tied in fossil assets. You'll have to divest first before you can relocate it elsewhere. You can spend a dollar only once.
- viraptor 7y agoThe point was that these are separate actions. You can sell the oil shares and do whatever you want with the money - that doesn't change anything. You can use that money to invest in green alternatives - that's what matters.