Al Gore

Former Vice President Al Gore is one of the most recognized activists in recent decades, spreading awareness of global environmental issues around the world. Since 1976, Gore has been actively involved in the environmentalist movement, beginning with his political influence in the House of Representatives. He was the first House member to hold congressional hearings on the relatively new and threatening issue of climate change. Gore became one of the first individuals to shed significant light on this global concern. In more recent years he has made a big push to bring awareness to the world. His Academy Award winning documentary "An Inconvenient Truth", released in 2006, provided substantial evidence for the reality of global warming, warning the public about the dangers and consequences of current human behavior towards the planet. Additionally, Gore has been involved in the development of numerous environmental programs and organizations. In 2004, he helped launch the General Investment Management company, with a goal of creating "environment-friendly" portfolios for prominent investors and individuals, and in 1994, he launched the GLOBE program, which increased student awareness of the environment. In addition to his involvement in such programs, Gore has given countless talks and lectures, highlighting his views and concerns on the environment in hopes of creating change. This work has given Gore immense recognition. In 2007, in conjunction with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Al Gore received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to raise awareness on climate change, and offer fundamental measures to counteract this change. Today, Al Gore continues his work with a valiant effort to eradicate the harm man has caused on the environment and restore the earth to its former inherent beauty and sanctity.