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    his claim that individual contribution matters. Pollan states that the situation that first motivated him to write about his distress over the state of the environment came from a televised lecture made by American politician and environmentalist Al Gore, entitled An Inconvenient Truth. The documentary was intended to raise awareness about the dangers of global warming and encourage people to take appropriate action to successfully reverse climate change. Pollan recalls that the “really dark moment

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    Intro 2 climate change Not two weeks ago, I was floating on a noodle, beer in hand, life and conversation good; when the topic of climate change came up and I was presented with an opportunity to ponder why people see the same things so differently. It started when a new friend seemed unaware and untroubled that 2016 is on track to be the hottest year on record, making it the third year in a row to set this record. When I asked if he believed climate change was happening, he said that he did, but

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    How one reacts to the truth tells displays a great deal about the person. Do they fight the truth? Do they hide from it? Or do they accept the truth and do the best they can with their situation? The quote “We don't get to choose what is true. We only get to choose what we do about it.” from Kami Garcia states that when presented with a challenge or an inconvenient truth, one cannot change the circumstances given, but they do have a choice in how they react to it. In addition, no one way of handling

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    which will end in humanity’s demise. In An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore provides compelling evidence for the impact that humans are having on the planet, focusing on reductions in glacier volume, the strong correlation between temperature and carbon dioxide when compared to time, and the increase in global carbon dioxide described in the Keeling curve (Guggenheim). However, despite bringing up a valid point, the only methods Al Gore discusses for combating global warming involve major personal sacrifices

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    Snowboarding Jackets Essay

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    Snowboarding jackets are an essential piece of gear that should keep the rider warm, comfortable and protected from the harsh cold when riding on the slopes. The jackets are designed with many features and take into account different atmosphere conditions, along with the requirements of the sport itself. When purchasing a jacket the rider needs to look at the two types of jackets, the Three-Layer System, the features of the jacket, and a few different technological fabrics. All of these aspects

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    calentamiento global. El documental una verdad incómoda de Al Gore, nos comunica acerca de los problemas ambientales y las consecuencias que estamos viviendo hoy en día a causa del calentamiento global. Asimismo, nos trasmite una realidad que la tenemos en frente y no la queremos reconocer; porque el gobierno no nos permite decir lo que realmente pensamos acerca de este problema que nos está afectando a todos. El ex vicepresidente Al Gore, por medio de este documental intenta crear conciencia en nuestra

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    “Many people today assume mistakenly that the Earth is so big that we humans cannot possibly have any major impact on the way our planet’s ecological system operates” (Al Gore in An Inconvenient Truth, by Al Gore). Former Vice President Al Gore made a documentary movie called, “An Inconvenient Truth.” He talks about how global warming is affecting our way of life and how it is affecting the Earth. He mentions facts about the misconceptions that surround global warming, which is very surprising to

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    The Election of 2000

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    The election of 2000 was the closest and most controversial election in all U.S. history. This event was the fierce competition full of irregularities and unfairness between George W. Bush and Al Gore to become the first president elected in the 21st century that turned into an intense political and legal battle to decide the presidency. It was such an interesting and unique election because unlike how elections are supposed to work, the election of 2000, for many unique reasons, did not end with

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    Nowadays, individuals of societies have adapted a self-centered mindset and a loss of consideration for the world they live in. In order to come across an audience who have lost a sense of ethical conduct, Al Gore, the star of An Inconvenient Truth, produced by Davis Guggenheim, formulates a thorough presentation that exposes the foreboding threat of global warming, proclaiming that humanity’s only hope in resolving this worldwide issue will result from selfless, human action. Gore’s use of ethos

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    Canada, the United Kingdom and the United states as a featured speaker. In all my travels, I have spoken to and interacted with world prominent personalities such as Prince Harry, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore, Martin Luther King III, Mia Farrow, Jennifer Hudson, Natalie Portman among many others. On my personal journey, I have learned important life lessons which I strive to share with audiences all over the world. My words I believe have reached and touched

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