Former Vice President Al Gore Discusses Climate Change and Renewable Energy

Former US Vice President Al Gore emphasized in an interview during New York Climate Week that a clean world is within humanity's reach, despite accelerating climate hazards.

A Turning Point in Renewable Energy

Former US Vice President Al Gore stated that solar and other renewable energy sources are leaving dirty fossil fuels behind. He noted that the world may be reaching its peak in the use of coal, oil, and gas.

Historical Analogies and Source of Hope

He compared the effort to create a clean world to humanity's great moral struggles of the past. He drew parallels with the US civil rights movement, Nelson Mandela's anti-apartheid struggle, and women's equality efforts.

Climate Hazards and Weather Events

He stated that the Earth's warming is accelerating and, along with it, extreme weather events are increasing. He emphasized that disasters like the one in Nepal, which resulted in the deaths of 1,300 people, and heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe.

The Race Between Risks and Clean Energy

He described the current situation as a close race between unimaginable risks and the advancement of cheap, clean alternatives. He reported that 100,000 solar panels are being installed daily in Africa and that a significant portion of new electricity generation in the US comes from renewable sources.