Al Gore

Al Gore Calls For A Green Revolution To Fuel The Economy

Los Angeles Times | Posted 11.14.2009 | Green


"We have a climate crisis at the same time we have an economic crisis at the same time we have a national security crisis," Gore said to a cheering cr...

Al Gore's Current TV Lays Off 80 Staff, Changes Direction

Lisa Derrick | Posted 11.12.2009 | Media


Lisa Derrick

The pioneering, Emmy-Award winning channel was originally conceived by Gore and businessman Joe Hyatt as a peer-to-peer news and information network.

A Challenge to Magazine Publishers -- Especially Jon Meacham

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 11.10.2009 | Green


Dr. Susan Corso

If all the print publications in the U.S. alone were to eliminate inserts, how much would that reduce carbon emissions? Think of the deforestation it could prevent.

Al Gore: "Civil Disobedience Has A Role To Play"

Guardian | Oliver Burkeman | Posted 11.06.2009 | Green


Perhaps the best way to understand the extraordinary transformation of Al Gore is to study the changing rhetoric of his enemies. A mere nine years ago...

Seeing Through the Voting Booth

Joel Epstein | Posted 11.05.2009 | Technology


Joel Epstein

In this age when we are looking to social entrepreneurs to improve the world let's celebrate the open source developers who are working to shine a light on how the country votes.

Come on Al, Steak or the Earth?

Ingrid Newkirk | Posted 11.05.2009 | Green


Ingrid Newkirk

Considering that the meat industry produces 40 percent more greenhouse gas emissions than all the world's transportation systems, we see no reason to back down in our criticism of Al Gore, among others.

Jon Stewart's Oddly Uneducated Views on Climate Change

Andrew Winston | Posted 11.05.2009 | Green


Andrew Winston

Stewart kept acting put out that addressing climate change won't be as simple as switching from buggies to cars. Steward always half jokes, but he's usually far more educated about what he's commenting on.

Stephen Colbert And Al Gore Debate What To Do About Global Warming (VIDEO)

Posted 11.05.2009 | Green


On Wednesday night, Stephen Colbert took on the topic of what to do about climate change. In his segment, Formidable Opponent where he debates himself...

Al Gore Defends Joe Lieberman: "Right And Forceful On Many Of The Issues" (VIDEO)

Posted 11.05.2009 | Politics


Al Gore sat down for an interview with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, and the first segments aired on her eponymous show last night. One interesting exchange...

The Death of Insider Trading

Norb Vonnegut | Posted 11.04.2009 | Business


Norb Vonnegut

Andy Kessler suggests that it's impossible for investors to get a short-term trading edge. It's better to make long-term investments based on big-picture trends.

Our Choice: Al Gore Launches New Book

Maria Rodale | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Maria Rodale

As Chairman and CEO of the publisher of Our Choice, I was honored to host an intimate party for Al Gore. Here are my top 10 solutions for stopping climate change as inspired by his book.

Gore's New Book and Why the Choice for Clean Energy Is Ours to Make

Frances Beinecke | Posted 11.04.2009 | Green


Frances Beinecke

In this critical time, with this urgent choice before us, we need voices from every sector -- political, corporate, environmental, religious, public health -- to call for common sense solutions to climate change.

Glenn Beck, PETA President Join Together To Rip Al Gore (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Nicholas Graham | Posted 11.04.2009 | Green


Glenn Beck and the organization PETA make strange bedfellows, but they've found a common cause to rally around: criticizing Al Gore for hypocrisy beca...

Our Choice: Al Gore's New Book On Creating A Green Future (VIDEO)

abcnews.com | Posted 11.04.2009 | Books


Al Gore was on Good Morning America this morning talking about his new book, Our Choice. He discussed the changes that need to happen in America, whet...

Al Gore's Our Choice: Progressive Book Club Review

Progressive Book Club | Bill McKibben | Posted 11.03.2009 | Books


Bill McKibben Progressive Book Club Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis By Al Gore Rodale, 2009 There's been a certain amount of debate ...

Al Gore Explains How Call For Climate Change Action Is Similar To Civil Rights Movement (Video)

The Huffington Post | Posted 11.03.2009 | Green


The push for government action on climate change is like the US civil rights movement, according to former Vice President Al Gore. Both causes depende...

Books That Can Help Our Children Find a Path Through a Scary World (And Maybe Make Things a Little Better)

John Mesjak | Posted 10.29.2009 | Books


John Mesjak

Wherever your children are first exposed to the messy facts of our world, there will inevitably be questions about it. Luckily, young adult versions of informative books are here to help.

Stopping Today's Flood

Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater | Posted 10.26.2009 | Green


Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater

When I look at my kids, I pray that they will have a world to grow into that is habitable and sustainable. The generation of "whatever" is doing great harm to the future of our existence.

Most Dangerous Global Warming Deniers (SLIDESHOW, POLL)

The Huffington Post | Lila Shapiro | Posted 10.27.2009 | Green


According to a new survey, the number of Americans who believe that climate change is connected to human-caused pollution (AKA Global Warming) is at i...

Climate Cover-Up: Blockbuster New Book Exposes Anatomy of Denial

Jeff Biggers | Posted 10.27.2009 | Books


Jeff Biggers

In the end, unfolding like a chilling and disturbing thriller, Climate Cover-Up is about one of the greatest campaigns of misinformation in our time.

SuperFreakonomics Authors Forced To Answer Critics

Posted 10.19.2009 | Books


Since we posted the video and teaser for SuperFreakonomics, the follow up to the bestseller Freakonomics, there's been an outcry from scientists over ...

Use Technology, Seize The Moment, Change The World

Jason Silva | Posted 10.13.2009 | Impact


Jason Silva

What has always excited us about Current is its call for audience participation and engagement. Finally, a platform for meaningful exchange, existing on television, taking the high road and believing that sharing our stories can change the world.

Al Gore And Phelim McAleer Spar Over Global Warming: Climate Change Denier Challenges Gore (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Katherine Goldstein | Posted 10.12.2009 | Green


On Friday at The Society Of Environmental Journalists conference, Al Gore got caught up in the increasingly common "town hall" moment with independent...

Why Obama Doesn't Deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, Or the Olympics Rap

William Bradley | Posted 10.09.2009 | World


William Bradley

Just as I never thought that Obama would win the Olympics for Chicago, it never occurred to me that he would win the Nobel Peace Prize this year.

Nobel Prize Recognizes Link Between Peace and Climate Action

Frances Beinecke | Posted 10.09.2009 | Green


Frances Beinecke

After eight costly years of inaction, the United States has begun to lead. Since taking office, Obama has moved quickly to put climate change near the top of his agenda.