Al Gore China Climate Remarks: ‘Didn’t See This Coming
According to Al Gore,stopping the measurement of gas emissions – the problem we’re trying to solve – is a deliberate tactic to make the crisis seem to disappear by making the information about the crisis disappear. He frames this as part of an intentional effort to downplay the severity of the climate crisis.
however, he immediately counters this with positive news: initiatives like Climate TRACE are working to continue measuring emissions, even in real-time, covering a vast majority of global sources. He emphasizes the importance of measurement, stating, “you can only manage what you measure.”
The article highlights a concerning trend: while measurement efforts exist, powerful interests (like the fossil fuel industry) are actively working to prevent accurate assessment and regulation, as seen in the example of the Tennessee law restricting local interference with fossil fuel infrastructure and Elon Musk’s xAI operating without permits.