Gore receives "Brand Icon of Year Award" in Singapore

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Gore: Polluters Manipulate Climate Info
GILLIAN WONG | August 7, 2007 05:15 PM EST | AP


caption: Former U.S. Vice President, Al Gore, waves to the press, Tuesday Aug. 7, 2007 in Singapore during the Global Brand Forum where he received the Brand Icon of Year Award. The forum which is held in the city-state over 2 days, aims to be a platform for leaders of various businesses to discuss critical issues and debate the future facing global brands, business and leadership.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)


SINGAPORE — Research aimed at disputing the scientific consensus on global warming is part of a huge public misinformation campaign funded by some of the world's largest carbon polluters, former Vice President Al Gore said Tuesday.

"There has been an organized campaign, financed to the tune of about $10 million a year from some of the largest carbon polluters, to create the impression that there is disagreement in the scientific community," Gore said at a forum in Singapore. "In actuality, there is very little disagreement."

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"This is one of the strongest of scientific consensus views in the history of science," Gore said. "We live in a world where what used to be called propaganda now has a major role to play in shaping public opinion."

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[rosesaylavee]

1. Brand Icon - will he be able to fit that on his mantle too?

I can think of no other person who better personifies the Climate Crisis. He is the model citizen activist, illustrating what one man can do to save the planet. He walks the walk and shows us how to do the same. He unselfishly uses his contacts globally for the sake of the planet and not his own personal benefit.

And where some would approach this crisis with a sledge hammer and mind-numbing fear-mongering, he has chosen to give us creative alternatives and innovative solutions and encourages all to seek out yet unknown solutions.

You know, I really admire this human. He is a credit to our species.