Zero: The Climate Race Al Gore says 'We may have passed peak Trump'
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Nov 18, 2025 
Al Gore, former U.S. Vice President and Oscar-winning climate advocate, shares his insights on the intersection of geopolitics and climate action. He discusses how countries should respond to a defiant U.S. and reflects on whether we have reached 'peak Trump' politically. Gore addresses the implications of AI on energy demand and the resilience of the private sector in clean technology. He also warns of rising polarization and misinformation undermining global climate consensus, making for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.
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Global Momentum Outlasts US Retreat
- The U.S. withdrawal from global agreements creates space for other nations to chart new paths.
- Gore argues the global sustainability revolution still moves large systems despite U.S. setbacks.
Economics Driving Renewable Adoption
- Renewable energy adoption in the U.S. continued rapidly even under political opposition.
- Solar is now the cheapest electricity ever and batteries are dropping fastest after PV.
Stand Firm Against International Bullying
- Nations should stiffen their spines and resist bullying from powerful states.
- Stand firm against the 'easy wrong' and choose the harder, right path in international negotiations.
