Al Gore was forced to cancel his big “24 Hours of Reality” global warming conference in Paris due to today’s terror attacks. It really puts in perspective what’s important, heh?
Out of solidarity with the French people and the City of Paris, we have decided to suspend our broadcast of 24 Hours of Reality and (1/3)
— Al Gore (@algore) November 14, 2015
Live Earth. Our thoughts are with all who have been affected and the entire nation of France. (2/3)
— Al Gore (@algore) November 14, 2015
We send our condolences to the families of those who have been killed or injured. (3/3)
— Al Gore (@algore) November 14, 2015
The 24-hour event was only a few hours old when the attacks began:
Every movement has its moment. This is ours. That's #WhyImWatching!
Live now: Climate Reality's #24HoursofReality https://t.co/mlLv7tVQBG
— Al Gore (@algore) November 13, 2015
And now that moment is done.
MSNBC’s Brian Williams, however, is quite concerned about what this means for the event going forward:
https://twitter.com/CalebHowe/status/665322799561490432
Yes, Brian … This is really what’s important right now. Does anyone really care about the global warming conference in Paris?
Video of Williams here.
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