Amanpour Former US VP and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Al Gore
Nov 12, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Al Gore, former U.S. Vice President and Nobel laureate, dives deep into climate leadership, discussing the absence of key world leaders at COP30 and the risks of climate tipping points. He connects climate action to public health and critiques Bill Gates’ framing on the issue. Joining him, New York Times reporter Charlie Savage analyzes Dick Cheney's legacy on executive power, detailing its impact on modern governance and national security decisions.
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EV Sales Signal Structural Shift
- Rapid technology adoption shows structural change: 30% of new car sales were electric in September.
- This accelerating uptake strengthens the case that market forces support decarbonization.
Cut Fossil Fuel Subsidies To Fund Health
- Advocate cutting fossil fuel subsidies to free up public funds for health and climate response.
- Reframe climate spending as a complement to health investment, not a trade-off.
Early Warning At Rio Earth Summit
- Al Gore recalls warning at the 1992 Earth Summit that environment would be central post-Cold War.
- He argued then the U.S. must lead and should stop backtracking on environmental protection.
