This new positive & inspirational video by Al Gore at the TED conference is worth sharing with everyone you know… regardless of their political persuasion or position on the environment. Al has really found his voice and is in the “zone” on this one. The reality is that we are faced with an ENERGY crisis… and the tipping point for solving that crisis will be solving the crisis in our democracy’s political will. We currenty have a disconnect with our government… the majority of the people feel differently than the actions taken by our representatives.

“Politicians are a lot like diapers…. they should be changed frequently, and for the same reasons.” -Robin Williams

In promoting unified solutions the challenge is not about fear, or gloom & doom… it is an opportunity to be greater that we thought possible… together. Where the rewards from a common cause for our children and our planet becomes greater than the distractions of our instant gratification. The short sighted response of most of our political decision makers to fight against carbon tax, oil industry subsidies, oil price gouging, renewable energy tax credits and renewable energy industry stimulus, subsidies, research & development. And then tout “Clean Coal” as a solution? talk about an oxy moron…

Clean Coal is a bit like a porous condom… at least the intention was there.
-Robin Williams

I have a very positive outlook on the future. History show us that when Americans are faced with a deep challenge, they rally and triumph, against all odds. The rubber has hit the road for sure, and I for one, am up for it. Most importantly I plan to have fun along this green path!

This time in history we are looking for a generation of heros… as Al so rightly pointed out.

Well…. HELLO… Hero generation! We have arrived and will thrive!
This will make the 60’s look like a warm up practice.. 🙂
You are now officially the: Energy Generation’s ECO Heros!

In-joy,
Bruce

Here are some of my favorite highlights from Al’s new slide show…

“HOW DARE WE BE OPTIMISTIC

In order to solve the climate crisis we have to solve the democracy crisis.

How many generations in all of human history have had the opportunity…
to rise to a challenge that is worthy of our best efforts,
that has a challenge that can pull from us,
more than we knew we could do.

I think we should approach this challenge with a
sense of profound joy and gratitude that we are the generation
about which 1000 years from now…
philharmonic orchestras, and poets and singers will celebrate by saying…
-They were the ones that found it within themselves to solve this crisis
and lay the basis for a bright and optimistic future.

Let’s do that.”
—-

“From an old African proverb…
If you want to go quickly… go alone
If you want to go far… go together

Well… we have to go far… quickly!
so we have to have a change in consciousness,
a change in commitment,
a new sense of urgency,
a new appreciation for the privilege we have of undertaking this challenge”

Here is the TED video…