- Bill Gates was asked whether his private jet makes him a "hypocrite" while funding climate innovation.
- Gates disagreed, saying he pays for carbon offsets and his jet helps further his climate fundraising.
- Gates reportedly owns a $40 million Bombardier BD-700 Global Express he once called his "guilty pleasure."
Bill Gates explained why he doesn't consider himself a hypocrite for using his private jet while simultaneously warning about climate change promoting climate innovation.