Al Gore and David Guggenheim, "An inconvenient truth", 2006

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An Inconvenient Truth is a documentary presented by Al Gore in 2006 and directed by David Guggenheim. In this documentary Al Gore tries to sensitize more people to the issue of global warming. To do this he starts by presenting the first image taken in 1968 from space. Al Gore goes on to explain the earth's atmosphere and its function to trap heat. But this atmosphere is so fragile that we can change its nature. He began to introduce science and global warming.

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[...] For this reason we have to "built a new system which respect diversity and environmental balance by means of starting a de-globalization process, reducing the distance between production and consumption and Democratizing the international system" Sergio Haddad (29/11/09 Belem conference) Another strength of this film lies in the importance accorded to citizens and civil society. Civil societies have to play in the struggles for another possible civilization model. And one can only draw a parallel between the two conferences of the moment Belém (confintea education) and Copenhagen (December 7-8 climate change). To come over education inequalities and global warning. Educating and raising awareness are the goals of this film. [...]

[...] Al Gore and David Guggenheim, "An inconvenient truth" An Inconvenient Truth is a documentary presented by Al Gore in 2006 and directed by David Guggenheim. In this documentary Al Gore is trying to sensitize more people to the issue of global warming. To do this he starts by presenting the first image taken in 1968 from space. Al Gore goes on to explain the earth's atmosphere and its function to trap heat. But this atmosphere is so fragile that we can change its nature. [...]

[...] And Al Gore can benefit from our credit. Engaged since the 90s, he published in 1992 his first book on global warming. Also as a U.S. politician he tried to pass laws and fought for the Kyoto commitments. And was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his many battles for the protection of the earth: But criticism can be made on the scientific quality of the film and the method which appeals more to sentiment than to scientific rigor. We can cite the decision of the British court and the ban of the film in high schools. [...]

[...] But this is not the case here. A truth which disturb who? Al Gore attacked the Bush administration but remains cautious on the industry lobbyists. And it shows the difficulty of the task and the inter relationship between economics and politics. However this title can be interpreted as intended for all of us. He attacks behaviors in our daily lives and our economic thinking. The image of China appears much in the film. It remains with the U.S. one of the biggest polluters. [...]

[...] Finally third misconception "if we accept that this problem is real, it may simply be too big to do something." Mr. Gore shows his confidence in our ability to act and to propose initiatives to fight against global warming. At the end of his lecture, he called together to show commitment in the fight against global warming. To sensitize the greatest number with the question of global warming is paramount and perilous at the same time. Al Gore succeeded in holding a credible scientific speech. [...]