first the oscar... then an emmy. but today will be the brightest jewel in his crown.al gore has won the nobel peace prize. yea!
gore shares the prize with the u.n.'s intergovernmental panel on climate change for their crusade to spread awareness of man-made climate change and actions we can all take to help counteract it.
about gore the committee wrote:
"his strong commitment, reflected in political activity, lectures, films and books, has strengthened the struggle against climate change. he is probably the single individual who has done most to create greater worldwide understanding of the measures that need to be adopted."
gore released a statement that said "i am deeply honored to receive the nobel peace prize. we face a true planetary emergency. the climate crisis is not a political issue, it is a moral and spiritual challenge to all of humanity."
bravo, al. and congratulations.
so....does this mean anything for the presidential primary race?
ummm...that's a discussion for another time.
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