Our Silicon Valley chapter advocated to increase the cost of polluting in California 🎉 By raising the cap-and-trade floor price California can: 🌱 Reduce greenhouse gas emissions at a faster rate 🌱 Create more state funding for climate priorities Way to #FightforClimate!

“The earth sings her revolution, she calls brave men and women to her defense" #Lakotaman #Fightforclimate

FLASHBACK >>> AL GORE WAS RIGHT: From Mocked Prophet To Climate Visionary In the early 2000s, @algore stood on stages, his voice steady but urgent, warning of a planet in peril. Rising seas, melting glaciers, and a climate spiraling out of control weren’t just predictions—they were inevitabilities if humanity didn’t act. Yet, the world scoffed. They called him an alarmist, a doomsayer, even a punchline. Some dismissed his warnings as political theater, while others simply turned away, unwilling to face the inconvenient truth. But today, as wildfires torch entire landscapes, oceans shatter temperature records, and extreme weather becomes the new normal, one thing is undeniable: Al Gore was right all along. He wasn’t trying to scare us. He was trying to save us. THE MAN WHO SAW THE FUTURE Al Gore, the former U.S. Vice President who came within a few hundred votes of the presidency in 2000, could have retreated into obscurity after his electoral loss. Instead, he chose a different path—one that would redefine his legacy and reshape global consciousness. His 2006 documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, wasn’t just a film; it was a seismic wake-up call. With stark visuals and unflinching data, it laid bare the accelerating impacts of climate change — deforestation, shrinking ice caps, and rising CO2 levels. The film didn’t just win an Academy Award; it ignited a movement, reaching millions who had never before connected the dots between human activity and a warming planet. For many, it was the first time they truly grasped the stakes. For others, it was a call to action. Gore’s message was clear: the climate crisis wasn’t a distant threat—it was already here, and it demanded urgent action. A VOICE THAT NEVER WAVERED Despite the accolades, Gore faced relentless criticism. Skeptics labeled him a "fear monger", while political opponents painted his advocacy as a bid for relevance. Some even questioned the science he championed, despite overwhelming evidence from climate experts. Yet, Gore never backed down. Through his Climate Reality Project, founded in 2006, he trained thousands of activists to carry the message forward, empowering communities to demand change. From global summits to grassroots campaigns, he kept the climate crisis in the spotlight, even when the world seemed determined to look away. “He didn’t walk away when he lost the presidency. He walked toward a bigger fight—the fight for the future,” said Jane Goodall, renowned environmentalist, in a 2024 interview. Her words capture the essence of Gore’s resolve. While others might have retreated, he doubled down, speaking at conferences, writing books, and advocating for policies to curb emissions and transition to renewable energy. THE WORLD CATCHES UP Fast-forward to 2025, and the evidence is undeniable. Climate disasters are no longer abstract warnings but daily realities. Floods submerge cities from Miami to Mumbai. Heatwaves drive food prices to record highs as crops wither. Hurricanes and wildfires grow more ferocious, leaving devastation in their wake. The UN’s latest IPCC report, released in 2024, confirmed what Gore warned about decades ago: global temperatures are on track to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, with catastrophic consequences if emissions aren’t slashed immediately. The science Gore championed has held firm. @NASA data shows 2024 was the hottest year on record, with ocean temperatures spiking to unprecedented levels. The World Meteorological Organization reported a surge in extreme weather events, from deadly heatwaves in Europe to typhoons battering Asia. These aren’t anomalies—they’re the new normal, exactly as Gore predicted. And yet, the world was slow to listen. Political inertia, corporate lobbying, and public apathy delayed action for years. Even today, as climate impacts intensify, some still cling to denial or downplay the crisis. But the tide is turning. From youth-led protests to corporate sustainability pledges, the urgency Gore preached is finally taking root. A PROPHET VINDICATED In 2025, Al Gore’s warnings feel less like predictions and more like a haunting prophecy fulfilled. His message, once mocked, now resonates with a world grappling with the consequences of inaction. Social media platforms like @ElonMusk's X New Discussion Platform are abuzz with posts acknowledging his foresight, with hashtags like #AlGoreWasRight trending alongside discussions of climate solutions. “They laughed at him then, but now we’re all living his warnings,” one user X posted recently, echoing a growing sentiment. Gore himself remains active, speaking at climate summits and mentoring the next generation of activists. His recent book, The Future We Choose, co-authored with other climate leaders, outlines a roadmap for averting the worst outcomes — a blend of optimism and pragmatism that reflects his enduring belief in humanity’s capacity to change. A CALL TO LISTEN --- BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE The world didn’t heed Al Gore soon enough, but it’s not too late to act. His decades of advocacy have laid the groundwork for solutions: renewable energy, reforestation, carbon pricing, and sustainable agriculture. Governments, businesses, and individuals are beginning to embrace these tools, but the clock is ticking. As Gore himself said in a 2024 TED Talk, “The Earth is shouting at us now. The question is whether we’ll listen before it’s too late.” Al Gore’s legacy is no longer just about a lost election or a groundbreaking film. It’s about a man who saw the truth before most, who endured ridicule to sound the alarm, and who never stopped fighting for a planet in peril. The world may have laughed then, but now, as the Earth itself bears witness to his warnings, we’re finally starting to listen. Let’s hope it’s not too late. #AlGore #ClimateChange #AnInconvenientTruth #ClimateReality #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis #Environmentalism #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateEmergency #SaveThePlanet #GreenFuture #EcoWarrior #ClimateAdvocacy #RenewableEnergy #CarbonNeutral #PlanetEarth #ClimateScience #ActOnClimate #EarthDay #ClimateJustice #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy #StopClimateChange #ClimateSolutions #GlobalHeating #EcoFriendly #ClimateActivist #GreenLiving #ClimateTruth #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimatePolicy #NetZero #ClimateHero #AlGoreWasRight #ClimateMovement #EarthInCrisis #FutureWeChoose #ClimateLeadership #GreenRevolution #ClimateAwareness #EcoConscious #ClimateRealityProject #FightForClimate #HopeForEarth #ActNow

January is supposed to be a time of reflection and resolution. But some people use it as an excuse to escape reality and show off their privilege. They are clueless and selfish. They need to wake up and face the facts. #SmugnessKills #FightForClimate

"Adaptation in Focus" #ClimateActionNow #climatefinance #timetoact #fightforclimate

The tech sector is instrumental in our fight for climate change! @mamashayna @supplychangeca #FutureFoodSXSW #FoFSXSW #zerohungerzerowaste #ZHZW #climatechange #tech #climate #change #techsector #fightforclimate

Let’s save the planet 🌎 🌍 🌏 #sustainability #fightforclimate #ClimateAction

Me at #COY17 with some of the activists who did the March for Justice. They mobilised young people in the streets of #SharmElSheikh with the message: What do we want? #ClimateJustice When do we want it? A nod to our very own @salemmayenan who was there #FightforClimate #Torch

Ravi d’avoir assisté et rencontré plusieurs collègues, plus jeunes francophones et surtout plusieurs béninois. #COY17 #EcolotripAtCOY17 #ClimateChange #Youth4Climate #FightforClimate #ClimateSoldiers #GenerateAction #TgTwittos #Team229 #Burkina #CIV225

📢 Ce n’était pas gagné d’avance. Mais c’est finalement fait. Malgré la fatigue d’un long vol et les différents challenges, j’ai pu rejoindre la @Coy17eg #COY17 #EcolotripAtCOY17 #Youth4Climate #FightforClimate #GenerateAction #TgTwittos #Team229 #Burkina #CIV225

Des milliers de jeunes artisans du changement, originaires de plus de 140 pays, seront réunis à Charm El Cheikh en Égypte 🇪🇬 dans le but principal de sauver la Terre. #TogetherForImplementation @Coy17eg @COP27P #Youth4Climate #FightforClimate #COY17 #COP27 #Team229 #Egypt

Le Mercredi 28 Septembre 2022 a débuté la 17ème Session de la Conférence Locale des Jeunes sur le Climat (LCOY17) au Centre de Documentation et d'Information Juridique dans l'enceinte de la Cour d'Appel de Cotonou.#LCOY17Bénin #FightforClimate #LandandHealthAssociation #EceauFem

📣 It is always a pleasure to serve. I'm most happy to be selected as Country Focal Point - Benin 🇧🇯 and also to be a member of the communications committee for COY17 which will take place before COP27. @Coy17eg #Youth4Climate #FightforClimate #COY #COP #Team229 #Egypt

Nepal - Bangladesh Tree Plantation Movement to combat climate change Program. Announcement of joint plantation campaign of Nepal-Bangladesh to combat climate change #gardianoftheearth #greenarmy #greenunitednations #Fightforclimate #plantrees #saveearth #treeplantation

The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge step forward for both people and the planet and puts us on a path to meet our climate goals. But the #FightForClimate and our communities and planet has just begun. Text LCV to 877-877 to join us in this fight 🗣️

NEW: “We strongly oppose any effort to perpetuate fossil fuel harms and silence community voices.” We joined @a_justclimate members in opposing this dangerous permitting proposal and calling on Congress to pass the #EJForAll Act 👇 #FightForClimate ajustclimate.org/pressreleas…

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IT'S OFFICIAL: We passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a huge step forward for climate action. 🌎 This victory would not have been possible without the activists who fought for a better future. And we're not stopping. The #FightForClimate and our communities has just begun. 🗣️

🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL: We passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a huge step forward for climate action. 🌎 This victory would not have been possible without the activists who fought for a better future. And we're just getting started. Text LCV to 877-877 to join us. #FightForClimate

Too BAD YOU DO NOT CARE for any of us...Stop trying to privatize Water in Cali, acceptingOil, BIG PHARMA, BIG DEVELOPERS, BIG TECH . #WaterIsLife #HealthcareForAll #HousingIsAHumanRight #BanFrackingNow #FightForClimate