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Al Gore in the news

Al Gore, the former US Vice-President that won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on climate change is in the news.

Newsweek reports on the evolution of an eco-prophet, a behind the scenes look at Gore's work and the writing of his new book, Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis. Interestingly it reveals Gore trained 200 Christian ministers and lay leaders in a version of his climate change slide show that is filled with scriptural references. He also has Muslim, Hindu and Jewish training programs coming up.

The New York Times reports on some of Al Gore's investments in green businesses (aka greentech or cleantech). While some people might want to point out potential conflicts of interest, they would do well to look at the much more serious ethical issue of businesses that advocate a political position supporting industries which are harmful and exploitative.

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Labels: books, climate change

posted by David @ 9:56 PM