Al Gore Says U.S. States May Force Change In Climate Policy

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Monday, January 15, 2007
Al Gore Says U.S. States May Force Change in Climate Policy

By Kiyori Ueno
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore said many businesses and state governments "embrace" the aims of the Kyoto Protocol, which may force President George W. Bush to alter his opposition to the effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

"Even though the national policy in the U.S. has not yet changed, many state governments have now embraced the goals of the Kyoto Protocol," Gore said at a speech to Japanese business leaders in Tokyo today. "One remaining step to change U.S. policy, and in the process, change the posture of the world, is solidifying this change in the U.S. business community."

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More than 200 cities in the U.S., including New York City and Los Angeles, "adopt" the Kyoto Protocol in their own efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to his book, which has the same title as the film.

"Many U.S. business leaders remember all too well what happened to the Japanese miracle when you embraced the efficiency revolution before they did," he said, adding that revolution in efficiency is needed to solve the climate crisis.

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Gore has said he hasn't ruled out making another run for president, but he doesn't "expect" to launch a campaign. He made the comments during a visit to Australia in September, where he was promoting his film.

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