On Wed. Mar. 21, former Vice President Al Gore spoke before members of the House about the urgent situation regarding global warming and climate change.
He's been addressing similar concerns for the past 20 years. Why is he getting so much media attention now?
Do you believe that he truly is concerned about the well-being of the planet, or is there some other underlying reason?
2007-03-23 05:14:06 · 9 answers · asked by Cooper 5 in Environment
Gore is involved in a business that sells carbon offsets. He will make money if his apocalyptic doomsday agenda is followed. He definitely has conflict of interest when speaking on global warming.
He's also a potential presidential candidate although I don't think he can compete with Hillary.
Who knows what other pies Gore has a thumb in? One thing for sure - if Gore gets his way there's going to be huge new energy taxes and new government bureaucracy. Many billions of dollars will change hands and it appears that Gore is looking to secure a share. No, I don't trust him.
2007-03-23 05:30:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 5⤋
Just take a look around. In the past 20 years, the situation has worsened almost beyond redemption. It is a HOT topic right now, and all the politicos are going to be getting on one side or the other of the issue.
2007-03-23 12:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The reason Gore never addressed Congress about global warming before now is that Congress was controlled by Republicans on the oil company payrolls.
And try not to be so cynical. Gore's political career is over--and he's spending his time--and money--trying to make a positive difference. An attitude we all should try to emulate.
2007-03-23 12:59:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
It has gotten to the point of almost no return with the environment and if the U.S leads the way the rest of the world needs to follow. Yes the environment can some economic hardships for polluters but it can make greater economic benefits as well.
2007-03-23 13:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of WHY he is doing it, I am just glad this is finally getting the attention it deserves.
It will take many years to recover from what we have done - what is going on now will continue even after we take drastic measures.
The media often reports on something that causes a stir in the community. Civilians are divided as to whether the weather (heh) is a consiparcy theory, of if it a real concern.
Since more and more drastic climate changes are occuring, civilians are realizing that this isn't just a bunch of hooey and are starting to take notice.
2007-03-23 12:24:16 · answer #5 · answered by rouschkateer 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
more and more people are beginning to get to the truth and realize the urgency and need for concern ,better now than never and it is necessary judging by the quantity of ignorence afoot,and who cares what his motives are ,that is hardly the issue ,
the issue is climate change
2007-03-24 01:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very simple question, He needs more power for the houses he plans on building around the country so he is trying to get us to cut back so he can have more of it.
2007-03-23 14:38:37 · answer #7 · answered by jarrow t 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He wants the congress to raise the tax on fossil fuels and he thinks that will keep hem supplied.
2007-03-23 15:30:22 · answer #8 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He's basically warming the earh with his ego, but more importantly trying to make money with his businesses.
2007-03-23 12:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by Gene 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋