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Gates to lead fund that invests in transformative energy R&D

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Published Tue, Dec 13, 2016 · 09:50 PM

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    PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump has bred fears that the United States will take a back seat in global efforts to tackle climate change.

    Could a billion-dollar investment fund led by Bill Gates and his fellow technology titans fill the void?

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