[yostrovs]

Bill Gates worries about global warming. His house is 66,000 sq ft. I find the hypocrisy astounding and it helps global warming deniers to claim that 'if the people worrying about it are not acting as though they're actually concerned, why should we worry'.

[akudha]

It is strange for sure, but does the house size matter that much? If he uses renewable energy etc (I don’t know if he does), then it should be ok, no?

[jcheng]

Where Gates lives, the power is mostly from hydro, and you can pay a (surprisingly small) premium for 100% of your power to come from renewables.

[animatedb]

Typically it is not ok considering cradle to grave of all materials, labor, transportation, etc.

[standardUser]

I guess don't look to others to be heroes and instead just make your own best decisions?

[yostrovs]

We'll, I have to listen to Gates and his opinions on a regular basis if I'm to follow the news.

[timbit42]

He built it before he was concerned about global warming. What can he do about it now? Selling it won't help. Tearing it down is also a waste. Might as well use it.