Thanks to American voters, we are back in the #ParisAgreement. America is once again poised to lead the world on climate action, working with our allies to build a better future for us all. Time to get back to work!
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Official account of former Vice President Al Gore. Chair and co-founder of Generation Investment Management, founder & co-founder .
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Today’s decision is a disappointment, but it's not a surprise. It's the result of coordination by the fossil fuel lobby to dismantle progress toward climate solutions. This ruling does not mean we are out of options! We must call on Congress to pass climate legislation. 1/2
A superb choice by President-elect of as Climate Envoy. Kerry’s experience and passion are exactly what we need to restore American leadership abroad and repair the alliances that are crucial to solving the climate crisis.
. has selected an extraordinary running mate in ! Kamala has made climate and environmental justice a top priority in her career in public service, and I know she will continue to be a strong advocate in the White House. #BidenHarris2020
Nancy Pelosi has been the greatest, most effective Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in American history. Thank you for your dedicated service and leadership.
Reminder: Despite President Trump’s best efforts, the U.S. cannot officially withdraw from the #ParisAgreement until one day after the next Presidential election. And then it takes just 30 days for a new President to get us back in. This decision is in the hands of the voters.
My statement on Today’s Decision by the Trump Administration to Withdraw from the Paris Agreement: bit.ly/2rKpCHo
President-elect Biden has assembled not only an “A” team to lead his climate agenda forward, but an “A+” team! Each appointee is ready on Day 1 to take on the urgent, existential threat of the climate crisis, while creating millions of new jobs & protecting frontline communities.
It's been a long time coming, but the Senate has finally advanced transformative climate legislation. Thank you to Senators Schumer and Manchin and to every Senator who fought to ensure that climate action was a priority in this bill. Now to the House and to the President's desk!
Great to see at #WEF20 today. Once again, I was struck by her potent and sobering call to action. Nobody speaks truth to power as she does: “Our house is still on fire. Your inaction is fueling the flames by the hour.” nytimes.com/2020/01/21/cli
Today's GOP-led vote in the TN House disenfranchised nearly 150,000 voters whose representatives rightfully pushed to reform TN’s insanely dangerous gun laws after the horrific mass murder at The Covenant School last week. What a historically sad day for democracy in Tennessee.
Congrats to & ! Georgia has voted for what millions of Americans are demanding: Action on the climate crisis. Millions of new, good paying jobs. Green innovation. Protecting low-income communities from pollution. Let’s get to work!
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This comes at the end of a term that will be remembered for moving America backwards. To address the climate crisis, we must address the democracy crisis. We must harness this moment to galvanize change. My statement on WV v EPA: algore.com/news/statement 2/2
There is no war on American energy. America should lead on clean energy! Smart leaders are tapping into this unprecedented opportunity. Doesn’t know that US solar jobs are growing 17X the average job growth? #SOTU
The President is imposing a rule that will increase pollution by nearly a billion tons of CO2 & result in drivers paying more at the pump. Bad policy & reckless timing as Americans cope w/ a pandemic exacerbated by air pollution. He must be held to account.
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Thanks, . It was a privilege to serve our nation with you for those 8 yrs. Along with our team, we were able to do a lot of good for a lot of people.
The movement continues. Please watch & share the new trailer for in theatres July 28th.#BeInconvenient
Our planet can't afford denial on climate or opposition to solutions. will work hard to solve the pressing issues we face.
I am proud to endorse my friend Joe Biden for President, and I'm looking forward to our virtual #EarthDay50 event at 2:30pm ET today. WATCH HERE: joebiden.com/live/
Thanks to President Macron for pledging to replace U.S. climate science funding. While you step up to fill the leadership void left by the Trump administration, America’s citizens, businesses, states & cities stand with you to meet our #ParisAgreement goals.
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Je souhaite que l'Europe se substitue aux Américains. Malgré leur retrait, pas 1 centime ne manquera au GIEC (Groupe d'experts intergouvernemental sur l'évolution du climat). La France sera au rendez-vous. #COP23
The great American poet Wallace Stevens wrote: “After the final no there comes a yes. And on that yes the future world depends.” Today, the US finally said yes to climate action.
Let us embrace this moment as a tipping point for climate action – in America and around the world.
It's a mistake for the to refuse to hold a #ClimateDebate, on the most critical issue of this election. Why wouldn't the party listen to its voters and give a platform to Dem candidates' ideas on the #1 issue, to contrast with this President's denial?
The President doesn’t get it. Solar & wind represent the fastest growing job sectors. Costs of renewable electricity are declining rapidly. There is a Global Sustainability Revolution happening & he’s boasting about more dirty & outdated oil and natural gas projects? #SOTU
Thanks for having me on to talk about #24HoursofReality and how the climate crisis is impacting places like your home country of South Africa.
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.@algore responds to Trump’s climate change claim that “oceans are very small” and “our air and water are at record clean.”
Full interview: on.cc.com/2BD0ZAa
On Christmas Eve, 50 years ago, our world was forever changed with ‘Earthrise’. After a tumultuous year, this powerful photo gave us a new perspective on our shared home. In 2019, let’s remember how fragile Earth is, and how much more we have in common than what divides us.
I encourage to try again on his response to the terrorism we witnessed in Charlottesville, VA this weekend. ow.ly/EJiK30enoHm
People from every ideology are being convinced by new, startling climate assessments, and by Mother Nature. I have enormous respect for . It's time to hold our elected leaders accountable to the reality we are facing.
Today marks 1 year since President Trump announced plans to withdraw from the #ParisAgreement. Tomorrow marks 1 year since the rest of the world rejected this idea & doubled down, & American cities, states, & businesses started stepping up to fill the leadership void. #StillIn
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It's time to join together in support of this bold #ClimateAction – and then accelerate our efforts to continue our work to move away from the dirty energy economy of the past and toward a sustainable future. 3/3
At #WEF23 I've been encouraging business leaders and policymakers to rapidly accelerate our transition to a net zero economy. I was thrilled to reconnect with my dear friend who is helping to transform Brazil into a true climate champion.
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The carmakers are reneging on a fair deal – in order to be bailed out by taxpayers, they agreed to strong emissions standards. Following through on this deal is critical to responding to the urgent threat of the climate crisis & ensuring that carmakers compete in future markets.
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No deal is perfect and we need many more actions to solve the climate crisis. Yet, this bill is a long overdue and necessary step to ensure the US takes decisive action on the climate crisis that helps our economy and provides leadership for the world by example. 2/3
I call on the Trump Administration to make this Inconvenient report public.
Brilliant decision for to choose as its Person of the Year. Greta embodies the moral authority of the youth activist movement demanding that we act immediately to solve the climate crisis. She is an inspiration to me and to people across the world.
We will host Climate & Health Meeting to fill gap left by canceled CDC summit.
Americans are demanding a #ClimateDebate. It’s up to the DNC to give them one.
DNC members: don’t hide from this opportunity to let candidates showcase their big ideas and solutions to the greatest threat facing our country and planet.
Here’s a real national (and global) emergency: Greenhouse gas emissions have started increasing again. We need to urgently step up efforts to solve the climate crisis while there’s still time. nyti.ms/2H315pu
.’ decision to sabotage a #ClimateDebate is extremely disappointing. Voters all over the U.S. are demanding we focus on the biggest threat to our nation and humanity’s future and prioritize solving the climate crisis instead of continuing business as usual.
Congratulations to for his election as Mexico’s next President. Earlier this year we met to discuss his commitment to the climate crisis. Mexico can and should play a leading role in driving clean energy solutions & increase its ambition under the #ParisAgreement.
The Larsen C ice shelf has broken away from Antarctica, a jarring reminder of why we must solve the climate crisis.
Save trees! (plus a global transition to clean energy, of course).
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We know you didn’t see all of "Trees" on air. Check out the full sketch here. #SNL
Today marks the beginning of a new commitment to self-government by, of and for all of our people. Here’s my statement on ’s Presidential Election Victory. algore.com/news/statement
Today is the 15th anniversary of the release of An Inconvenient Truth. I’m inspired by those who've worked for decades to solve the climate crisis. We're finally crossing the political tipping point. So let's persist, #BeInconvenient & secure a sustainable future.
America’s leading scientists have confirmed what Mother Nature has been making plenty clear: the climate crisis is real and urgent. If the Administration won't listen & if the federal gov't won’t act, states, cities, businesses, investors, & citizens will.
Calling all candidates! A record majority of Americans recognize our need to solve the climate crisis as it impacts their communities and loved ones. This is the greatest issue of our time and voters know it.
Electricity from new wind and solar power is now cheaper than from existing coal plants in many regions of the US. The economic benefits of clean energy are here and now.
It’s bitter cold in parts of the US, but climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann explains that’s exactly what we should expect from the climate crisis.
Wow! Yesterday Britain went a full day without using any coal at all, for the first time in over 130 years!
The opportunity to change course is one of the greatest gifts of our democracy. While it is never a guarantee, I believe that and are perfectly suited to lead us forward with principle, compassion, & moral conviction. #inaugurationday
These first 100 days have been marked by tremendous progress. has restored science across government & renewed U.S. leadership abroad. Nowhere is this more apparent than in efforts to tackle the climate crisis. Imagine what can be achieved with strong legislative action.
Last month, Australia passed a law to cut emissions 43% by 2030. Now, the Aussie state with one of the most carbon intensive energy supplies in the world has made a plan to completely move away from coal. We need to see action like this around the world!
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.@algore joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk @aitruthfilm with @algore. And Lovett makes jokes.
LISTEN: goo.gl/ENFdcq
It’s now cheaper to build wind and solar projects than it is to operate 74% of existing coal plants in the U.S. This number will climb to 86% by 2025. Clean energy is here and now! Great report with fresh data and commentary from &
I’ve met both of these incredible young women recently, and I continue to be inspired as they unapologetically speak truth to power. Keep fighting @Emma4Change & like your world depends on it! #Time100
Thank you, southwest Memphis. Keep resisting and keep pressuring your local officials. Soon we will win the fight against the #ByhaliaPipeline.
Japan – the world’s 3rd largest economy – has committed to carbon neutrality by 2050. I applaud PM Yoshihide Suga for his leadership, along with Minister Koizumi, in setting this target. Major countries can achieve ambitious climate goals by seizing clean solutions available now.
The world has lost a pioneer in the fight for gender equality in Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her brilliant legal mind underpinned her resolute and tireless commitment to equal justice for all Americans under the law. Thank you, RBG, for helping to build a more just & democratic America.
My statement on the National Climate Assessment released today: bit.ly/2S7mBtT
"I stand with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline." Full statement: ow.ly/diRY305weQK
The irony & hypocrisy is breathtaking. Fossil fuel co's & their cronies in Congress care more about protecting polluters responsible for the climate crisis than they do protecting people & humanity's future. We have to change this! Register and VOTE!
Today’s message from the world's scientists is clear: the impacts of the climate crisis demand urgent action to deploy solutions massively and quickly.
Now is the time to move decisively forward in global cooperation to accelerate the net zero transition. #IPCC
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This is big. The UK is leading and proving that it’s serious about achieving its ambitious goal to cut emissions by 68% by 2030. Other countries should stop financing dirty fossil fuels of the past and tap into clean energy markets of the future.
The iconic "Blue Marble" photo was taken 45 years ago today. This image allowed us to see how beautiful and fragile our planet is, which to this day reminds us of our duty to protect it.
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This classic "Blue Marble" photograph of the Earth was taken 45 years ago today, on December 7, 1972, by the crew of Apollo 17. go.nasa.gov/2ihO24h #bluemarble
Today have another opportunity to support a #ClimateDebate. No other issue threatens human civilization’s future while simultaneously affecting every other issue we must solve. Voters deserve to know candidates’ plans for action & a more sustainable future.
Today proposed a policy that would slow our ongoing transition to a healthier, carbon-free future. This is a failure of leadership & vision. Those of us in cities, states, businesses, and NGOs will not be deterred, and will continue to build a stronger, clean energy economy.
Congratulations to on her new role as Germany's Special Envoy for International Climate Action! Jennifer has dedicated her life to advancing climate policy & is especially well-suited for the job. Looking forward to her strong leadership in this critical role.