Press
November 18th, 2011
Statement on Release of IPCC Extreme Weather Report
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report today that confirms what scientists have long been telling us: Manmade climate change has increased our vulnerability to extreme weather.
November 7th, 2011
Statement on the Australian Senate's Approval of a Price on Carbon
Today, Australia's Senate passed groundbreaking legislation to help solve the climate crisis. The legislation will put a price on carbon for Australia's largest polluters. The vote took place on the morning of November 8 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). This legislation passed Australia's House of Representatives last month.
October 12th, 2011
Statement on the Passage of Climate Legislation in Australian House of Representatives
Today, Australian lawmakers passed what would be the nation's first and the world's strongest price on the carbon pollution that is causing the global climate crisis. By a vote of 74-72, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would require Australia's largest polluters to pay a fee for the carbon pollution they emit.
July 12th, 2011
Al Gore Announces New Campaign and Worldwide, 24-Hour Event to Mobilize Climate Change Action
24 Hours of Reality event to be produced by The Climate Reality Project, formerly the Alliance for Climate Protection.