Microsoft founder Bill Gates is also known for the importance he attaches to the climate crisis. The famous businessman is preparing to break new ground in his company called Breakthrough Energy Ventures, which he founded to reduce sustainable energy and greenhouse gas emissions. The billionaire’s company will invest $12 million in a startup called Rumin8 to help reduce cows’ role in the climate crisis. So, what are the details of this investment? Let’s take a look at the details of the news together.
Bill Gates will develop algae feed for cows to prevent climate crisis
In addition to his technological initiatives, Bill Gates also comes to the fore with his work on the climate crisis. The famous businessman recently attracted attention with his 12 million dollar investment in the Rumin8 initiative of his company called Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
Rumin8, the startup announced in a statement that it has completed the seed financing and increased it to 25.5 million Australian dollars. With the support of Bill Gates, Remin8 is developing a seaweed feed to prevent methane gas from cows.
As everyone knows, methane gas is the second biggest factor causing the climate crisis in the world. In the first place, of course, there is carbon dioxide. In fact, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, methane gas is much more powerful than carbon dioxide at retaining heat in the atmosphere.
Carmichael Roberts from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, owned by Bill Gates, quoted the following words in an interview on the subject:
“The demand for sustainable protein has never been more pronounced. That’s why Breakthrough Energy Ventures is keenly interested in reducing methane emissions from beef and dairy.”
What do you, our readers, think about this issue? Do you think special feeds prepared for cows with the support of Bill Gates will be effective in preventing the climate crisis? You can express your views in the Comments section.
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