I’m so proud of what the Gates Foundation has accomplished over the past 25 years. But we’re not slowing down—we’re doubling down over the next two decades to save and improve as many lives as we can. | Bill Gates

Many people know about Bill Gates' Apeel coating—a product designed to abnormally extend the shelf life of fruit and vegetables —but did you know an "organic" version is also being sprayed on organic produce? "Organipeel is registered as a pesticide with the EPA, but it still qualifies for that organic sticker." "You need safety glasses to use this, but it's okay to eat?" | Demarreah Smith

The hidden coating on your “fresh” fruit. You may have heard of APEEL - a Bill Gates–funded edible coating designed to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Marketed as “safe” and even approved for use on organic produce in the U.S., it raises serious concerns. Here’s why people are worried: * Lab analyses have found traces of heavy metals like mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium. * Contains toxic solvents - some linked to carcinogenic effects. * It’s designed to be invisible and taste

In 2015, Bill Gates warned of the potential for a global pandemic in a viral TED Talk. He talks to Anderson Cooper about what could have been done to prepare for the current pandemic and what problems can be solved before the next pandemic. https://cbsn.ws/37gfs4B | 60 Minutes