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Al Gore Condemns Trump Administration's Climate Policies at SF Climate Week

In a fiery keynote, Gore likened Trump’s tactics to those of Nazi Germany, urged grassroots resistance, and criticized reliance on costly carbon capture technologies.

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Former Vice President Al Gore speaks at the opening reception for San Francisco Climate Week at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, on Monday, April 21, 2025. The conference is one of the largest climate conferences in the country.
From left, U.S. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Former Vice President Al Gore speak with SF Chief of Protocol Penny Coulter at the opening reception for San Francisco Climate Week at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, on Monday, April 21, 2025. The conference is one of the largest climate conferences in the country.
From left, Lindsay Bierman, executive director and CEO of the Exploratorium, and SF Mayor Daniel Lurie speak with Karen and Charles Oppenheimer (right) at the opening reception for San Francisco Climate Week at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, on Monday, April 21, 2025. The conference is one of the largest climate conferences in the country.

Overview

  • Al Gore delivered the keynote address at San Francisco Climate Week, warning that the Trump administration's climate rollbacks pose an existential threat to humanity.
  • Gore accused the Trump administration of manipulating reality, comparing its tactics to those used by Nazi Germany to consolidate power and distort truth.
  • He criticized direct air capture technologies as impractical distractions that could be exploited by fossil fuel interests to delay meaningful emissions reductions.
  • Gore emphasized the urgency of climate action, noting the planet is nearing a 1.5°C warming threshold linked to intensified natural disasters and human displacement.
  • San Francisco leaders, including Nancy Pelosi and Mayor Daniel Lurie, endorsed Gore’s call to action, reaffirming the city’s commitment to sustainability and climate innovation.