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Quick, before time is up! Will Gore be veep?	David Roberts	14 Aug 2008	Gristmill
I was just thinking to myself, "self, the time is rapidly running out for speculating about Al Gore running for president being selected as Obama's VP! What fun will punditry be then?" Luckily, Bob Kuttner's got our backs: Most folks have assumed that Gore is off the VP list, but he hasn't been slotted as a convention speaker yet, which is curious since Gore is one of the party's superstars and its most effective spokesperson on energy and the environment ...
Topics: Al Gore, elections, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Harvey and me Five Gore steps to carbon-free electricity and electrified transportation	Jon Rynn	01 Aug 2008	Gristmill
On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to comment about Al Gore's next step on Earthbeat Radio, a syndicated, weekly, hour-long environmental program, and speaking with me was long-time anti-nuclear, environmental, and political activist Harvey Wasserman, author of 'Solartopia! Our Green Powered Earth.' The show is co-hosted by Daphne Wysham, global environmental activist from the Institute for Policy Studies. Our segment [mp3] is a little more than halfway through. Our conv ...
Topics: Al Gore, climate, electricity, grassroots activism, public transportation, radio (all these topics)

A renewable win Two-pronged strategy to sway energy policy debate	Jason D Scorse	24 Jul 2008	Gristmill
Putting aside the causes of the oil-price rise and what the future holds, I am concerned that progressives are losing the public debate about what to do about it. Like David, I was extremely disappointed with Gore's interview on Meet the Press this past week, both with respect to the ridiculous questions from Brokaw and Gore's complete inability to get the right message across. And now we have an editorial from The Wall Street Journal (as well as John McCain himsel ...
Topics: Al Gore, energy, gas prices, oil and gas drilling, politics, renewable energy (all these topics)

Target practice On the art of setting (and hitting) emission targets	Ken Johnson	24 Jul 2008	Gristmill
Gore's call for 100 percent renewable electricity generation within 10 years may seem, at first blush, to be so far out in left field as to lack any seriousness -- but it has some commonality with established regulatory policy. For example, California's global warming law (AB 32) is rooted in Governor Schwarzenegger's Executive Order S-03-05, issued on June 1, 2005, ordering that 'the following greenhouse gas emission reduction targets are hereby established for Californ ...
Topics: Al Gore, California, carbon tax, climate, greenhouse-gas emissions (all these topics)

A media boon for Pickens T. Boone Pickens' plan is overexposed and inferior to Gore's	Joseph Romm	24 Jul 2008	Gristmill
It's official: T. Boone is overexposed. His monotonous TV ad runs on an endless loop, he has testified in front of Congress, he is now appearing on every cable show, and everybody quotes him even though he doesn't actually agree with anybody but himself. What specifically bugs me: His ads say we can't drill our way out of this problem, but then he says we should drill everywhere -- offshore, Alaska, your backyard. He keeps pushing his absurd idea of switchin ...
Topics: Al Gore, cars, climate, energy, renewable energy (all these topics)

Precedent versus vision The media's central arguments for and against Gore's challenge to the nation	Sara Barz	23 Jul 2008	Gristmill
Nearly a week after Gore unveiled his carbon-free challenge (sounds sadly kind of like a reality TV gimmick), the substantive reactions from the nation's editorial pages and blogosphere fit (for better of for worse) into two groupings: precedent versus vision. Brushing past the naysayers (John Tierney and his 'junk science' complaints) and the yes-men (Christine Pelosi and her Gorish platitudes), those in the 'precedent' camp tend to disapprove of Gore's goal on the ...
Topics: Al Gore, energy, mainstream media, renewable energy (all these topics)

What is Gore's next step? From fossil fuels to manufacturing for wind and solar energy	Jon Rynn	23 Jul 2008	Gristmill
A couple of years ago, Al Gore made the case, in a film called An Inconvenient Truth, that we have a big problem called global warming. But the film was not effective at pointing to a solution. Humans evolved to consider a crisis as a challenge, as long as a solution is readily available. Otherwise, panic or resignation sets in. Now, Gore has moved a significant step further by arguing that all sources of electricity should be carbon-free -- in other words, all of our ...
Topics: Al Gore, economy, energy, green jobs, oil, renewable energy (all these topics)

Meet the Blogger Better questions for Gore	David Roberts	22 Jul 2008	Gristmill
In response to my rant about Gore on Meet the Press, a certain boss of my acquaintance asked me what questions I would have asked. Here are a few: High gas prices have created extraordinary pressure for a short-term political response, which Republicans are providing with their drilling campaign. What is a better political and substantive alternative? Why did you do so little to coordinate with other groups and constituencies before giving this speech? Why are ...
Topics: Al Gore, climate, mainstream media, renewable energy (all these topics)

Gore's plan is more than 100 percent feasible We can do more than he calls for, but I would settle for Gore's objective	Gar Lipow	21 Jul 2008	Gristmill
Everyone is talking about Gore's proposal to decarbonize electricity over the course of 10 years. Without considering transmission and storage losses, Gore's estimate of $1.5 to 3 trillion would require capital costs of under 37 to 74 cents per annual kWh. Taking those losses into consideration, cost would have to be more in the 28 to 56 cents per kWh range. (Note again these are not cost per watt of capacity. These are costs per annual kWh. They are levelized cos ...
Topics: Al Gore, climate, climate change mitigation, energy, renewable energy (all these topics)

Gore and more Chatting with Al Gore and Jim Hightower at Netroots Nation	Kate Sheppard	21 Jul 2008	Gristmill
Our partners at ReGeneration.org were able to snag a few quick interviews with notable Netroots Nation attendees Al Gore and former Texas Agriculture Commissioner, author, radio host, and activist Jim Hightower. Here's what Gore had to say about why climate and environment action should be a bipartisan effort: And here's Hightower on what should be done about rising energy costs:
Topics: Al Gore, climate, grassroots activism, politics, video (all these topics)

An irritating force meets an inadequate object Al Gore on Meet the Press	David Roberts	20 Jul 2008	Gristmill
Following his blockbuster speech on Thursday and his appearance at Netroots Nation yesterday, Al Gore was on Meet the Press today to talk about his new proposal. It was ... painful. First off, Tom Brokaw's questions were, almost without exception, awful. Just awful. They reflected the most brain dead, ill-informed D.C. conventional wisdom you can imagine. The first three or four were basically the same: Won't solving global warming with a plan like yours cost big and ...
Topics: Al Gore, climate, mainstream media, politics (all these topics)

Can the coal industry and an environmental blog find common ground?	Sara Barz	19 Jul 2008	Gristmill
In response to this post on the many varied reactions to Gore's energy speech, Behind the Plug (the coal industry blog for which we have strong language) contacted me regarding questions for Gore on 'Meet the Press.' The impetus: Coming from very distant sides of political and editorial spheres, could we find some common ground to collaborate on a question for Gore? As Behind the Plug says in its post, 'We all breathe the same air and we all have an interest in Ameri ...
Topics: coal, mainstream media, Al Gore (all these topics)

Gore at Netroots Nation? UPDATE: Gore at Netroots Nation!	David Roberts	19 Jul 2008	Gristmill
The hot rumor at the moment is that Al Gore is going to appear at Netroots Nation immediately following Nancy Pelosi's Q&A session (which is going on right now). We'll keep you posted. UPDATE: There he is! Let's blog along, shall we? He loves the netroots -- informed citizenry, etc. etc. North pole melting -- 75-80 percent chance that the entire polar ice cap will be melted and gone within five years. How can we absorb the meaning of an event of that ma ...
Topics: Al Gore, climate, climate change mitigation, oil and gas drilling, politics (all these topics)

Late to the party, but made the last call Bloggers weigh Gore's plan in advance of 'Meet the Press'	Sara Barz	18 Jul 2008	Gristmill
Liberals love Gore's gall. Conservatives hate that he drove a gas-guzzler to the big speech. Politicians grumble over his timing. Climate policy wonks and science geeks admire the inititive, but want something a little more ... feasible ... say, 50 to 90 percent renewable electricity by 2020 with a little natural gas for good measure? Across the blogosphere, however, certain questions about Gore's plan remain unanswered. What practical measures will we take to get ...
Topics: climate, climate change mitigation, Al Gore, mainstream media (all these topics)

Goracle on Meet the Press Questions for Gore's energy plan?	Sara Barz	18 Jul 2008	Gristmill
This Sunday, Al Gore will appear on NBC's 'Meet the Press' to talk about the energy action plan he unveiled in Washington this week. So, Grist readers, in tribute to the late Tim Russert, what kind of tough questions do you want host Tom Brokaw to lob Gore's way? Offer your suggestions here. Looking ahead, is it safe to say that Gore stands to get a very warm reception from interim 'Meet' host Brokaw? After all, the ex-NBC anchor hosted an Emmy Award-winning Disc ...
Topics: Al Gore, climate, energy, mainstream media, politics (all these topics)

Mr. Gore, how do you feel about 90 percent? Blogosphere responds reservedly to Gore's call for 100 percent renewable electricity	Sara Barz	17 Jul 2008	Gristmill
Al Gore stood up in Washington today to call on Americans to join a crusade for 100 percent renewable electricity use by 2018. The blogosphere's response? A golf clap and general round of nitpicking ... Some see the renewable energy goal as a touch impractical, and his beating of the carbon tax drum (1993 ... anyone? anyone?) irked plenty of conservatives -- no surprise -- and congressional Democrats on the grounds of poor timing as the American economy limps ...
Topics: Al Gore, climate, climate change mitigation, politics (all these topics)

More Gore Watch the video of Gore's speech today	Grist	17 Jul 2008	Gristmill
If the summary and full text of Gore's speech have left you wanting more, here's the vid:
Topics: Al Gore, climate, climate change mitigation, heroes, video (all these topics)

Gore's speech Gore calls for carbon tax, 100 percent renewable electricity by 2018	Joseph Romm	17 Jul 2008	Gristmill
[Editor's note: The headline was mistakenly published to read 'energy' in place of 'electricity.' The fault lies with the Grist editorial staff instead of with Joseph Romm. Our apologies to Joe.] July 17, 2008 A Generational Challenge to Repower America (as prepared) D.A.R. Constitution Hall Washington, D.C. Ladies and gentlemen: There are times in the history of our nation when our very way of life depends upon dispelling illusions and awakening to the challeng ...
Topics: Al Gore, carbon tax, climate, energy (all these topics)

The Gore-y Details Al Gore details plan for exclusively carbon-free electricity in U.S. by 2018		17 Jul 2008	News
Posted at 8:34 AM on 17 Jul 2008 In a speech in Washington, D.C., today, climate activist Al Gore called for the United States to move toward using electricity that comes exclusively from carbon-free sources within 10 years in order to stave off catastrophic climate change. "I ask you to join with me to call on every candidate, at every level, to accept this challenge," he said. "It's ...
Topics: Al Gore, climate, energy, news, politics, United States (all these topics)

A convenient truth Al Gore to speak at free event in D.C.	Kate Sheppard	10 Jul 2008	Gristmill
Of interest to our D.C. area readers: Former Vice President Al Gore will be speaking at noon on July 17 at the DAR Constitution Hall (1776 D Street NW). Tickets are free, but space is limited. See here to reserve a spot. Gore 'will be issuing an unprecedented challenge to policymakers and entrepreneurs,' according to the WE Campaign's invite.'He'll push the 'reset' button on how we think about energy and climate, and how we create American prosperity.
Topics: Al Gore, climate, energy, Washington DC (all these topics)

Encore! On Gore! Hear a Grist clip of the Inconvenient Truth opera	Sarah van Schagen	18 Jun 2008	Gristmill
Hilarious-er: Grist's own Tod(d) Hymas Samkara shares his vision for the opera (from the June 5 podcast). Huge thanks to Production Intern Jon Volkman who did all the sound editing.
Topics: Al Gore, brilliance, celebrity, green living, music (all these topics)

There's Gore where that came from Gore endorses Obama, says candidate has what it takes to tackle climate crisis	Kate Sheppard	16 Jun 2008	Gristmill
Al Gore endorsed Barack Obama on Monday evening in Detroit, Mich., calling him 'a candidate who, in response to those doubting our ability to solve the climate crisis and create a bright future, inspired millions to say, 'Yes we can.'' 'For America to lead the world through the dangers and opportunity we're seeing before us, we've got to have new leadership,' said Gore. 'After eight years of incompetence, neglect and failure, we need change.' Gore said John McCai ...
Topics: Al Gore, Barack Obama, elections, Muckraker, news, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Gore's endorsement speech	David Roberts	16 Jun 2008	Gristmill
Here's a live stream of Al Gore endorsing Barack Obama, starting any second now:
Topics: Al Gore, Barack Obama, news, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

All that, and Gore Al Gore to endorse Barack Obama in Detroit tonight	Kate Sheppard	16 Jun 2008	Gristmill
At long last, Al Gore is jumping back into the presidential election ring. With an endorsement, we mean. In a speech to be delivered at 8:30 p.m. EST in Detroit, Mich., the Goracle will endorse Barack Obama. From the announcement on Gore's blog: A few hours from now I will step on stage in Detroit, Michigan to announce my support for Senator Barack Obama. From now through Election Day, I intend to do whatever I can to make sure he is elected Presiden ...
Topics: Al Gore, Barack Obama, elections, Muckraker, news, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Notable quotable Ragin' Cajun for Gore	David Roberts	11 Jun 2008	Gristmill
'I think if I was Senator Obama I would say the biggest economic problem we face is the biggest national security problem and the biggest environmental problem. And if I were him, I would ask Al Gore to serve as his vice president, his energy czar, in his administration to reduce our consumption and reliance on foreign energy sources. That would send a signal to the world, to American people, to Congress, to everybody, that America's getting serious about this horrendo ...
Topics: Al Gore, Barack Obama, climate, politics, presidential race 08, quotables (all these topics)

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