In a recent development, former US President Donald Trump has proclaimed a triumph over what he labeled the ‘hoax’ of climate change. This declaration came after billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates stated that a warming planet would not lead to the end of civilization. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to assert, ‘I (WE!) just won the War on the Climate Change Hoax. Bill Gates has finally admitted that he was completely WRONG on the issue. It took courage to do so, and for that we are all grateful.’ Gates, in a detailed memo, acknowledged that while climate change poses ‘serious’ consequences, humanity would still ‘live and thrive in most places on Earth for the foreseeable future.’ He emphasized that addressing global disease and poverty would better prepare the world’s poorest for the impacts of a warming climate. Gates also addressed potential criticism regarding his carbon footprint and defended his stance by highlighting significant progress in reducing emissions and expressing optimism about future technological advancements. Trump, a long-time skeptic of environmental issues, has consistently dismissed climate change, famously calling it the ‘greatest con job ever’ during a UN General Assembly speech in September. Since his return to power in January, following a successful 2024 election campaign heavily funded by the oil industry, Trump has rolled back numerous green policies.