(A note from the Founder and Chairman The Climate Reality Project, Al
Gore)
Dear
Friends,
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Al Gore talking with supporters during
one of his visits to Australia. |
In every great struggle humanity has undertaken, the march towards
progress has included both successes and setbacks. And the struggle to protect
and save the Earth's ecological system is no exception.
Today, I am as optimistic and resolved as ever that we will solve the
climate crisis. Our collective efforts are dependent not on politics or
ideology — or elections — but on our commitment to each other, to the health of
our planet and to a sustainable future for all.
We must – and will – continue to find hope and joy in our work that
will define humanity for generations.
Last night President-elect Trump said he wanted to be a president for
all Americans. In that spirit, I hope that he will work with the overwhelming
majority of us who believe that the climate crisis is the greatest threat we
face as a nation.
I wish him well in these efforts and intend to do everything I can to
work with him and his administration to ensure that our nation remains a leader
in the global effort to meet this challenge. Moreover, there is reason to
believe that it is not naive or Pollyannaish to hope for more than what we
fear.
We have already made great strides to solve the climate crisis all
around the world. The work that has been done by civil society, businesses, investors,
and governments at all levels will continue to be driven by the fact that
solutions to the climate crisis are not just vital to our planet, but are vital
to our economy. The market forces driving the transition to a sustainable
economy simply will not be slowed.
Less than a year ago, when the historic Paris Agreement was reached, we
knew that our journey was only beginning. We knew this work would not be easy –
indeed, more would be required. Now we know that our work must be redoubled.
Today, without regard to last night’s outcome, we must turn our focus to making
the promises of the Paris Agreement a reality by embracing the forces that are
already working to grow our economy and transform our energy future.
A sustainable future is in sight – but we cannot take it for granted.
We must fight for the future we all believe in. Now, more than ever, our planet
needs us — and I’m inspired by the knowledge that we’ll take the path forward
together.
