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Al Gore Urges Climate Action, Criticizes Trump's Denial

11/16/2025

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Al Gore labeled U.S. President Donald Trump a modern-day King Canute for resisting renewable energy at a TED Talks event during Cop30.
He urged nations not to overreact to climate denial and stressed global cooperation, noting 195 nations remain committed.
Gore proposed reforms for future climate summits, including banning fossil-fuel delegates and simplifying decision-making, to emphasize climate action's health benefits against Bill Gates.

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Al Gore labeled U.S. President Donald Trump a modern-day King Canute for resisting renewable energy at a TED Talks event during Cop30.
He urged nations not to overreact to climate denial and stressed global cooperation, noting 195 nations remain committed.
Gore proposed reforms for future climate summits, including banning fossil-fuel delegates and simplifying decision-making, to emphasize climate action's health benefits against Bill Gates.