The Congress is virtually incapable of passing any reforms unless they first get permission from the powerful special interests who are most affected by the proposal. Al Gore affectcongressincapable Change image and share on social
A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls. Al Gore fewindicationlow Change image and share on social
The ability of big money to shape perceptions - where you have four anti-climate lobbyists for every single member of the House and Senate - is a big factor. Al Gore abilityantibig Change image and share on social
The science linking the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather to the climate crisis has matured tremendously in the last couple of years. Al Gore climatecouplecrisis Change image and share on social
The signs that the world is spinning out of kilter are increasingly difficult to misinterpret. The question is how to convince enough people to join a critical mass of urgent opinion, in the U.S. and the rest of the world. Al Gore convincecriticaldifficult share on social
For a free country to continue thriving, there have to be regular reforms, because any society, any economy that stays in place, you're going to see repeated attempts to exploit the openings for twisting policy to the advantage of those who already have wealth and power. Al Gore advantageattemptcontinue share on social
The Bush administration works closely with a network of rapid response digital brownshirts who work to pressure reporters and their editors for 'undermining support for our troops.' Al Gore administrationbrownshirtbush Change image and share on social
Consider a clock thermostat, and set it so that you're not using energy when you don't need it, when you're out of your house. Al Gore clockenergyhouse Change image and share on social
I have always been fascinated with those who try to look over the horizon and see things that are coming at us. Al Gore comefascinatehorizon Change image and share on social
The dominance of short-term perspectives has led to routine decisions in the markets that sacrifice the long-term buildup of genuine value in pursuit of artificial, short-term gains. Al Gore artificialbuildupdecision Change image and share on social