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May 12, 2021 · In “An Inconvenient Truth” Al Gore, former presidential candidate, calls attention to and warns of the consequences of climate change and other environmental issues, with an urgent plea for people to make the necessary changes to save Earth.
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- What does “Inconvenient Truth” mean?Inconvenient truth refers to something that factual and accurate, but is uncomfortable, bitter and ultimately inconvenient to learn.
- What does Al Gore demonstrate about the carbon dioxide levels in “An Inconvenient Truth”?In his 2006 documentary film, Gore explains that every year, carbon dioxide levels are rising at faster and faster rates. He pointed out that C02 l...
- What are the three factors mentioned that lead to a collision between civilization and Earth?In the film, Gore claims three factors are the cause of the collision between civilization and our planet, including technological revolution, the...
Feb 22, 2021 · In his Academy Award-winning 2006 documentary "An Inconvenient Truth," Gore warned about the coming impact of climate change on the Arctic ice cap, but he said studies showed it would be gone...
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- Hurricanes. 2006: The warming ocean could fuel more frequent and more intense Atlantic hurricanes. 2016: Hurricane frequency has dropped somewhat; hurricane intensities haven’t changed much — yet.
- Ocean circulation. 2006: Freshwater flowing into the North Atlantic could shut down the ocean conveyor belt that shuttles warm water toward Western Europe.
- Drought, Climate and Conflict. 2006: Climate change exacerbated droughts that contributed to regional conflicts, such as the war in Darfur. 2016: Drought conditions worsened by climate change helped spark the Syrian civil war.
- Arctic Ice. 2006: The Arctic could see its first sea ice–free summers in the next 50 to 70 years. 2016: Arctic summer sea ice may disappear as early as 2052.
Dec 1, 2008 · Al Gore’s movie ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ says sea levels could rise up to 20 feet. Is this true? Asks Steve from Florida. Rachael Rettner • December 1, 2008. The Maldives, a group of Indian Ocean islands, could be threatened by even a meter rise in sea level. [Credit: Nattu, flickr.com]
May 4, 2016 · NASA. In 2006, six years after his presidential bid, Al Gore launched the documentary An Inconvenient Truth. The movie made headlines around the world, raising awareness of global warming and...
Jul 14, 2016 · It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since the cinematic release of An Inconvenient Truth (2006), the controversial film featuring former U.S. vice president Al Gore that attempted to convince the moviegoing public that the problem of global warming was indeed happening.
Feb 7, 2022 · In the 2006 documentary "An Inconvenient Truth," former Vice President Al Gore used Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain, to demonstrate the effects of climate change on its glaciers,...
