Al Gore on Climate Change

Al Gore maintains that human-induced climate change is the foremost challenge facing civilization, viewing it as a moral and spiritual issue alongside its economic and security implications. He has long warned about the consequences of global warming, highlighted by evidence such as melting polar ice caps, shrinking glaciers, and increased severe weather events. His core position emphasizes that the solutions for the climate crisis—such as transitioning to renewable energy and improving energy efficiency—are also the solutions for economic recovery, job creation, and national security. He continues to use his platform to urge systemic change and global cooperation.

Since leaving the vice presidency, his activism has intensified through organizations like The Climate Reality Project, which trains activists globally, and Climate TRACE, a coalition using artificial intelligence to create an independent inventory of global greenhouse gas emissions. He has consistently connected inaction on climate to political dysfunction, arguing that elected officials are often beholden to special interests, particularly the fossil fuel lobby, which he believes attempts to slow the necessary transition. Gore often stresses that while political will is a renewable resource, the remaining question is the speed at which humanity will implement solutions to avert the worst outcomes.