Bill Gates reverses course on climate change, says it will 'not lead to humanity's demise' Fox News' Jimmy Failla joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss Gates' new stance on climate change, the far-left's warning about the issue over the years and the search for escaped monkeys in Mississippi. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Microsoft co-founder and billionaire liberal philanthropist Bill Gates ’ new remarks on climate change threw many prominent social media users for a loop on Tuesday.