Video: Al Gore Interviewed by Katie Couric About His New Book: “Our Choice”
Posted: November 5th, 2009 | Author: Steve | Filed under: Sustainability | Comments
It has been three years since the release of Al Gore’s Oscar-winning documentary “An Inconvenient Truth”. Yesterday, Katie Couric sat down for an exclusive interview the former Vice President in advance of the release of his new book, Our Choice.
In the interview, Mr. Gore talks about the potential impacts of climate change, the need for sustained action, the importance of reducing dependence on foreign oil, and the benefits that can be realized in the process. He also addresses questions about his most vocal climate change critics.
The following are highlights from the interview, or you can watch the full show on the CBS News website.
Clip 1: We’ve Got To Act
Al Gore speaks about the key to solving the climate crisis is having a strong grassroots consensus, and how many people are beginning to stand up.
Clip 2: Cap and Trade
Al Gore stresses the importance of having American-made renewable energy that can create new jobs. Gore also mentions that our “roller coaster is headed for a crash, and we’re in the front car.”
Clip 3: Climate Change Critics
The Vice-President addressed criticisms from leading scientists and researchers who have discredited his position on human-caused global climate change.
Clip 4: Praising the Copenhagen Summit
In this clip, Gore states that the upcoming climate change conference, to be held in Copenhagen, would be very beneficial for new environmental initiatives.
Further Reading:
“Should I Trust Al Gore, or My Rock Hard Nipples?” (Treehugger)
Grist on the NYT’s “Baseless Hit Job on Al Gore” (AlterNet)
Al Gore And Stephen Colbert Debate Global Warming Solutions (Ecorazzi)
How does the mind grasp climate change? (Columbia University)
Are Americans Cooling on Global Warming? (NY Times)
Excerpt and Sound Clip from Al Gore’s New Book (ABC News)
Al Gore’s Our Choice: Progressive Book Club Review
Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis by Al Gore on Amazon.com
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