Al Gore

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1. Re: Al Gore by ecosrights, 525 days ago

   I think that Al Gore has done a good job in terms of raising people's awareness and possibly speeding up some in responding to the state of the damage we are doing to the environment. I'm not sure he's doing it in the best way (I know that his forms of transport and the amount of travel he does are often met with upset) but he's certainly making an impact and if that is what it takes to make people sit up and listen, then great.
   
   Sustainable / Green living has, until recently, been something that only a small number of diehards will consider and strive towards, but now I should think that well over half of people in the West have some awareness and desire to reduce their impact. I would hope that it was more like 90%, but realistically I think a lot of people are all talk and no action...
   
   There are some that believe that changes have to be made at an international / government level and then there are others that feel that you can make a difference, no matter how small, on your own doorstep. I fall into the latter of those two, but Al Gore, although he says we can all make a difference, is targetting the bigger players, therefore has to make a bigger statement to do so. Schools are showing The Inconvenient Truth in the UK, so it must be making some sort of impression.

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2. Re: Al Gore by luvcamerasnic, 520 days ago

   Yes, but doesn't Al Gore fly his own private jet when he is going back and forth to speaking engagements. Shouldn't he practice what he preaches? Correct me if I am wrong about the jet thing.

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3. Re: Al Gore by jane, 520 days ago

   I have a horrible feeling that you are right, and I'm sure that at least flying with the masses would be better than his own jet, so yes, from that perspective there is definitely a better alternative for him.

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4. Re: Al Gore by chipinoh, 519 days ago

   AlGore's people claim he leads a carbon-neutral life because he has the funds to purchase so called "carbon offsets" to balance the unbelievably opulent lifestyle he and his family enjoy.
   
   Utility bills for his multiple estates exceed most families' annual income.

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