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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Sustainability Revolution Is Inevitable
- Al Gore says the sustainability revolution is inevitable but must be accelerated to avoid dangerous tipping points.
- He cites 93% of new global electricity as renewables and rapidly rising electric vehicle adoption as momentum.
Use Independent Data To Drive Action
- Use independent data to pressure governments and corporations on emissions transparency.
- Turn that data into action plans that directly target point-source pollution reductions.
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.
