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For he has brought an awareness of the climate crisis we face to the world that has now brought about a new hope with a warning that unless we as a global community act now to prevent the worst affects of our actions towards this planet we will not have a sustainable planet to live on.

It is for certain the most important issue/crisis we will have to deal with in this century as its affects touch upon every other aspect of our lives and the lives of those to come after us.

To me the work he has done on this issue for the last thirty years and now continues as a global ambassador is indicative not of a person doing it for political gain or to score political points which to me is actually very refreshing. It is the work of a man who is truly passionate about preserving a balance that not only sustains us but all species.

His slideshows, books, An Inconvenient Truth the movie, speeches, appearances, and organizations such as The Climate Project and The Alliance for Climate Protection have been in concert with his lifelong commitment to the moral aspect of us as stewards to this planet.

And indeed, his work and advocacy in the past few years since he left politics has now influenced how companies do business, how governments respond to this crisis, and how individuals live their lives. And winning such a respected and coveted prize as the Nobel would only enhance his ability to get this important message out to more people.

With him continuing his training in Australia this month and expanding it to South America, India, and I hope Africa, there is so much more he can accomplish in his mission to bring about a global grassroots sea change regarding the mindset surrounding global warming and our part in the solutions.

As he reiterated recently, people in America are becoming more environmentally aware, however, it is not enough yet to cause the moral tidal wave of demand that we must see in order to make the political changes necessary that will not come in this military/industrial system that only seeks to placate with words but not actions.

I do believe being a Nobel Peace Prize winner is a much deserved prize for anyone seeking to take on such a monumental task that to me makes running for office look like a cakewalk. It is most assuredly not standing on the sidelines by any means.

Therefore, I wait to hear the announcement of the winners and hope that Al Gore wins this prize because of the man he is, the work he has done and is doing, and the hope for the future he will continue to bring to others who will benefit from his knowledge, his vision, and his work on this the most crucial issue of our lifetime.

Good luck Mr. Gore, with much love.

And speaking of solutions:

Al Gore readying new environmental book

By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer

NEW YORK - For those frightened by the tale of global warming in Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth," and wondering what can be done, the former vice president has an answer: a sequel.

Gore is working on a new environmental book, "The Path to Survival," that will be released as a paperback original on April 22, 2008, Earth Day. According to publisher Rodale Books, Gore will continue where he left off in "An Inconvenient Truth" and offer "a visionary blueprint for the changes we should make as a world community."

"He (Gore) explains how making bold choices now to protect our environment will also create new jobs, propel sustainable economic improvements, and inspire a new generation to tackle our most challenging issues with moral leadership," according to a statement issued Wednesday by Rodale.

"Part scientific manual, part expose, part visionary call for a new planet-wide political movement, the book will appeal to those who were motivated by the call to action of `An Inconvenient Truth' and who are now ready to fight for the solutions that were considered politically impossible only a short time ago."

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What the world needs now. Al Gore is the global environmental ambassador this world needs now, and as his success in so many countries around the world proves, his efforts as a statesman, businessman, media enterepreneur, environmentalist, and teacher are making a great difference in the world now.

Everywhere he speaks regarding this crisis abroad companies sign on to green their practices and to look into visionary concepts to broaden the horizons of our future to reverse the damage we have done to ur only home. Everywhere he speaks government and religious leaders shake his hand and announce cooperation with him and The Alliance for Climate Protection in working to bring about a political tipping point worldwide to tackle this the most important issue of our time.

Everywhere he goes to do his slideshow and speak truth to power citizens listen and give him standing ovations because he is a man of vision, knowledge, and determination in seeing his goals through for our planet. The most important thing to me in life is finding your true passion and making a success of it... what is even more wonderful is when that passion ignites a fire the brings about a global movement of moral awakening.

That is what I see Mr. Gore doing now, and for that he is one of the greatest men in history to me. Especially because there is no pretense in what he does. There is no ulterior motives attached to his devotion for this planet. And he keeps on moving in the direction of his destiny despite other temptations that would thwart his mission and push him off his desired path. And that is actually something that we all must do. We must choose the path of the moral imperative and not allow any distractions to push us off that road. Our continued ability to sustain ourselves as a species depends on it.

I am then so very excited about this new book coming out next April, about his ad blitz through the Alliance for Climate Protection, his continuation of training sessions globally throught the Climate Project (please expand it to Africa!) and all of the efforts he is now pursuing to move US to doing what must be done before that window closes.

I will count the days until April 2008 to buy this book and share it with my son as I have every other book he has written to date. And I promise to you, Mr. Gore that I will not let you down. I will share this information with others as I have been doing for years, and I will continue to be the change I wish to see in this world.

THANK YOU for consistenly never letting this planet down. From your environmental record when you were in politics, to Triana, to all you have done now over a thirty year span to warn us of the impending disaster we sow at our own peril by our indifference, you have proven once and for all that you are the environmental leader we have needed for so very long.

Now let us appreciate your work, and use it to save this planet for our children.