Gates-sponsored nonprofit brings climate solutions energy summit to smoky Seattle

The inaugural Breakthrough Energy Summit took place this week in Seattle. Scientists, innovators, and politicians dedicated to limiting the effects of climate change attended. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates started the nonprofit Breakthrough Energy in 2015, with a goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Gates has said that might be the most difficult challenge humanity has ever taken on.

GeekWire’s Lisa Stiffler reports on companies and researchers who apply technology to environmental, energy, health, and other societal challenges. She covered the summit, which finished up yesterday. She shared highlights with KUOW’s Kevin Kniestedt.