Climate Forward Podcast Al Gore on Trump and the Future of Climate Action
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Sep 22, 2025 
Former Vice President Al Gore, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient known for his climate activism, engages in a candid discussion about climate policy and activism. He discusses the systemic setbacks caused by the Trump administration, including rollbacks on climate regulations and increased fossil fuel subsidies. Gore highlights the urgency of grassroots movements led by the youth and stresses the need for effective political engagement. He also counters climate fatigue with hope, emphasizing that action can combat despair and accelerate necessary changes for a sustainable future.
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Fossil-Fuel Denial Slowed Progress
- A decades-long, well-funded fossil fuel campaign has been the major barrier to climate progress.
- Social and financial inertia reinforced by fossil-fuel interests slowed systemic change despite clear science.
Inflection Points Explain Rapid Shifts
- Change often follows a long slow build and then a rapid inflection point, as seen in technology and social movements.
- Gore expects a similar sudden acceleration for climate action once momentum reaches a tipping point.
Public Awareness Has Deepened
- Public understanding of climate change has significantly increased over 20 years, aided by more frequent extreme events.
- Visible disasters make the problem immediate and shift public opinion worldwide.
