"Fusion might come along but we can't count on it," Gates added, referring to nuclear fusion technology that has the potential to eventually produce unlimited clean energy, though the technology is still expected to be several years away. Rather than highlight one specific technology, the billionaire philanthropist responded by saying that future generations will need to rely on "a lot of technologies," including "synthetic meat, energy storage, new ways of making building materials," Gates replied before noting the importance of being open-minded when it comes to adopting niche technologies that can help mitigate the effects of climate change. Gates, who recently wrote a new book titled " How to Avoid a Climate Disaster," fielded a question in the Reddit forum from a user who asked: "What niche technology do you believe could play a significant role in the future in the battle against climate change?" The billionaire Microsoft co-founder's ninth Reddit question-and-answer session ( his first was back in 2013) focused on climate change, both in terms of the steps he personally takes on a daily basis to reduce carbon emissions and how people in the future will have to continue embracing developing technologies aimed at tackling the impending crisis.
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