The Man’s Got a Point, and a Movie
June 28th, 2006
An Inconvenient Truth ends with a call to action. The producers ask the audience members to “tell everyone you know about this film.” So, assuming I know most of you reading this, and happy to reach those that I don’t, here’s me enthusiastically doing my part.
We went to see the movie last night, and left impressed, horrified, and galvanized. I suppose our reaction was predictible, but that doesn’t make it any less meaningful. Even if you feel you don’t need any more convincing that global warming is terrifying and real - go see it. Even if you think this film has nothing new to teach you - spend the $10, it’s worth it. And if you’re worried Al Gore will be boring? He’s not. It’s gratifying to finally see the Al we knew was in there all along, but who became so lost when he was running as fast as he could for president and Naomi Wolf was advising him to wear more brown. He doesn’t wear brown once in this movie, and he’s funny and passionate and earnest and real. You’ll want to listen to what he has to say.
The 10 warmest years on record were all within the last 14 years, and 2005 was at the top of the list. The number of Category 4 and 5 hurricanes has almost doubled in the last 30 years. Cores of polar ice show that carbon dioxide is much, much higher than ever before. The film is packed with powerful statistics, and stark photos of melting ice, receding rivers and rising oceans. It’s depressing, for sure…but it won’t leave you without hope. Gore shares his conviction that the solution is in our hands. And he provides some easy ways to start right here.
UPDATE: I just read that yesterday was the hottest June 27 on record in San Diego.
It’s always hot in Southern California this time of year. It’s not Global Warming…it’s called Summer.
I have no time for this movie. I need to get in my gas guzzling SUV, smoke a few Marlboro Reds and spray my big hair with Aqua Net.
Who ARE you, Butthead? Or I mean, Butters”mom”? Hiding safely behind your linkless screen name…
Perhaps you should slime your way back into the dark place in which you obviously live, rather than lurking around websites with challenging ideas, entertaining thoughts that you already know you don’t agree with.
Hey buttersmom, butter off.
If you are trying to be funny… the context didn;t come trhough. Try again.
Oh and if you are trying to be smart… you ar not. I am gobsmacked with the uber stupidity of those who don’t care for our future generations!