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Gore's seven point pledge to cut global warming
Al Gore called on people around the world to sign a "7 Point Pledge" promising personal action in curbing global warming.
- Agencies
- Published: 00:14 June 30, 2007
New York: Al Gore called on people around the world to sign a "7 Point Pledge" promising personal action in curbing global warming.
The former US vice-president unveiled the pledge at a press conference to promote Live Earth, the July 7 concerts to be held in Johannesburg, London, New Jersey, Rio de Janeiro, Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo. Organisers said the concert, which is being broadcast in more than 100 countries, could be watched and heard by 2 billion people worldwide. "This is a global challenge," Gore said. "We will need a tougher global treaty, we will need every nation to be a part of the solution and we will need individuals all around the world to be part of the solution."
The pledge: 1 To demand that my country join an international treaty within the next two years that cuts global warming pollution by 90 per cent in developed countries and by more than half worldwide for the next generation to inherit a healthy earth;
2. To take personal action to help solve the climate crises by reducing my own CO2 pollution;
3. To fight for moratorium on construction of any new facility that burns coal without the capacity to safely trap and store the CO2;
4. To work for a dramatic increase in energy efficiency of my home, workplace, school and transportation;
5. To fight for laws and policies that expand use of renewable energy sources and reduce dependence on oil and coal;
6. To plant new trees and to join with others in preserving and protecting forests;
7. To buy from businesses and support leaders who share my commitment.
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