Climate scientists have criticised billionaire Bill Gates for comments he made on climate change last week.

Gates published a 17-page memo in which he called for a “strategic pivot” away from reducing emissions. He also went on to say that global warming “will not lead to humanity’s demise”.

Elsewhere, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin is among the world leaders attending COP30 in Brazil this week. But given so many high-ranking political figures have declined to go, is the summit serving its purpose?

John Gibbons joined Matt for Thursday’s environment slot.

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