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When it comes to climate, we can all make a big difference. At the most basic level, don't let denial go unchallenged and win the conversation on climate.

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Al Gore
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: March 31
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I have faith in the United States and our ability to make good decisions based on the facts.
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I understand that being optimistic in this age is challenging, but I am optimistic nonetheless.
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If we did not take action to solve this crisis, it could indeed threaten the future of human civilization. That sounds shrill. It sounds hard to accept. I believe it's deadly accurate. But again, we can solve it.
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