I noticed someone had mentioned this on another thread and think it deserve's one of it's own so it doesn't go unnoticed or missed.

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/show...fault/20070803/

Tuesday, April 22 - Oprah's Earth Day Event

We are going green with Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock, and Nobel Prize winner Al Gore! They share why protecting the planet is so important to them and how they "go green" in their own lives. Then, Julia and "green expert" Sophia Uliano share simple things your family can do today to start saving the planet. Great tips to make easy changes that make a big difference! Find out what exactly "organic" means at the grocery store and how to shop for the best food for your family's health. Save energy, minimize wastefulness, and learn how to make your everyday choices more earth-conscious.

http://www2.oprah.com/world/enviro/green/i...e_350_502.jhtml



When former Vice President Al Gore turned a lecture about the climate crisis into a documentary called An Inconvenient Truth, he encouraged millions to make earth-friendly changes in their lives and his efforts paid off. The film won the Oscar® for Best Documentary.

In 2007, his tireless efforts to educate the world about global warming were celebrated on an international scale. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize alongside the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

"It felt great," he says. "Not least because some people who weren't willing to listen before, some of the people in that group really began to open up and listen a little bit more."

Though leaders are starting to listen to Gore's urgent warnings, he says the world is still at risk. "We're still dumping 70 million tons of global warming pollution into the earth's atmosphere every day," he says. "Vindication would be when we really stop doing that and turn the corner, but the exciting, positive news is that there are a lot of good changes under way now."


In 2008, Gore pooled his personal funds, donations and the Nobel Prize cash award to launch a new campaign. Though he's spent most of his career running for political office, this campaign has nothing to do with delegates or debates.

This $300 million advertising effort features unlikely pairs like the Rev. Al Sharpton, a leading liberal voice, and Pat Robertson, the conservative founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network. The wecansolveit.org commercials' messages are that if citizens join together, we can solve the climate crisis.

"It's bipartisan. Newt Gingrich and Nancy Pelosi have joined together—a lot of unlikely alliances," Gore says. "[We're] making the point that this is not a political or partisan issue. This is an ethical issue. It's a moral issue. We all want a good, bright future for our children, and that means that we have to take responsibility for making the changes that are necessary now."

Gore says it's time for people to put pressure on elected officials who have the power to pass eco-friendly legislation. "We, as citizens, have to take action. It's important to change the lightbulbs," he says. "It's even more important to change the laws."


When Oprah turns on the television, she says she sees a lot more "green" products being advertised. "Green is what 'no carbs' were five years ago," she says.

Though this is a sign of real progress, Gore warns consumers to be wary of something environmentalists call "greenwashing."

"There are some advertisements and promotions that make it seem as if there's progress when actually, underneath, the substance is not changing that much," he says.

Oprah credits Gore with making many people more aware of the world and how to help conserve its limited resources. "Thank you for walking the walk," she says.

Gore looks great. He's getting ready for big time.

Yep! He's down to his fighting weight.

Maybe he is getting in shape for some reason...hmmmmm...what could it be?

:dance:

I did a double take when I first saw him walk out. Haven't seen him this thin in years.

The segment was good. Sadly, though, it made us really see what we've missed out on in not having him in the Oval Office. :(

I'm watching right now and yes he looks great. He even looks younger. :good:

He's wearing his hair sideways again, too, instead of swept straight back (in an old-man style). Even though the bald spot shows in the back now and his hair is grayer, it's a less severe, younger look. He really looked so different today.

Damn EM, you noticed the same things I did, the bald spot on the back of his head and more gray hairs. They were the very first things I did notice other than he looked younger. :lol:

I watched Gore today, and he is such a gentleman. He shows so much respect to women. He has had the best training to be the perfect southern gentlemen, and his love for Tipper and their children has made him one fine person. He has won respect around the world, and with that he would be the best president for the times.

Did you also notice that, unlike when he was a candidate in 2000, he hugged Oprah hello today? He was criticized in 2000 for not doing that, and of course, Bush DID hug her when he was on in 2000, so everyone used that to portray Gore as wooden and stiff. :rolleyes:

AH HA!
I knew something was different.
He looks just great!

What Patsy said! :D

I got home from work just in time to see him!!! Thank goodness she had him on at the very end of her show.

Even though he only had a few minutes and so it was basically just a soundbyte of time, I was greatly impressed as always by how eloquent he is and how he can communicate an idea very clearly, simply, yet completely. He has so much intelligence, wisdom, integrity and authenticity. God, how we need him in the oval office.

In the few minutes he had, he really summed up the situation, where we are, what we need to do, and he emphasized that even though things are quite urgent, the positive thing is that there is awareness and there is action taking place...but we need to do much more, much quicker, basically.

Every time I see Gore, I see what our country needs. I see who our country needs. It was difficult for me to see him and compare him to the two people who are running as candidates for our party. Talk about someone being in a league of his own. Wow.

What Hangingchad said! :D

I missed the show, dang it. But I have to agree. He sureeee looks good, especially that close-up of him by himself. :rolleyes: I'm SO really for President Gore!! :Y:

Yay, I just made it to my 500th post!! I'm now a GSC patriot!! :clap: :clap:

Awesome! :clap: :dance:

Congratulations! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Thanks, EM & HC!! :D