Sometimes it's hard to understand things on a global scale. Our world is so big it is hard to really understand what something like climate change really looks like. Despite his reputation as a wooden speaker in the political arena, Al Gore proves to be engaging in both film and print in this series. I was lucky enough to see Mr. Gore present this information live as well, where he proved to be both amusing and convincing. This film and book provide photographic and statistical evidence of a warming planet over an extended period of time. They also discuss the causes of global warming, specifically CO2 emissions, and the attempts by some to reduce those emissions. To this day the United States has yet to agree to the Kyoto Protocol, an agreement by many nations to reduce green house gases. Some still believe that global warming is a natural cyclical phenomenon, but even if that is the case, it is hard to deny the over consumption of fossil fuels and the pollution that increase daily in our country. The photographic evidence provided here, along with the projected consequences of continued inaction are powerful tools for discussion and encourage meaningful action. I would love to see this book and film become a part of every high school earth science curriculum.
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