As of 04:06 PM EDT on July 01, 2025, trending discussions on X have raised allegations linking Bill Gates to a controversial initiative involving the spraying of rivers, with claims suggesting potential harm to wildlife and ecosystems. Posts suggest that Gates, through the Gates Foundation, may have funded a project involving the dispersal of unspecified chemicals into river systems, with an estimated investment of over $5 million cited in online reports. These claims point to an experiment allegedly conducted in the Midwest United States, where local observers reported a decline in fish populations by approximately 20% in affected areas over the past six months. No official confirmation from the Gates Foundation or any government agency supports these assertions, and the nature of the substances involved remains unclear. Separately, similar allegations have emerged regarding a pilot program in South America, with reports of a 15% reduction in aquatic life in tested river sections since May 2025. The outcomes are inconclusive, with no peer-reviewed studies or official data verifying the claims. Local communities have noted increased monitoring of river health, but no regulatory actions have been reported as of this date. The Gates Foundation has not issued a statement addressing these specific allegations.
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