Al Gore Climate Change Speech July 17 2008

On July 17, 2008, former Vice President Al Gore delivered a speech on climate change. Gore's speech focused heavily on the need for the U.S. to produce its electricity solely from renewable and carbon-free sources within 10 years.The New York Times: Gore Calls for Carbon-Free Electric Power (July 18, 2008)

"The survival of the United States of America as we know it is at risk. And even more - if more should be required - the future of human civilization is at stake. I don't remember a time in our country when so many things seemed to be going so wrong simultaneously."We Can Solve It: Al Gore: A Generational Challenge to Repower America

"Today I challenge our nation to commit to producing 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and truly clean carbon-free sources within 10 years. This goal is achievable, affordable and transformative. It represents a challenge to all Americans - in every walk of life: to our political leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, engineers, and to every citizen."We Can Solve It: Al Gore: A Generational Challenge to Repower America

"The quickest, cheapest and best way to start using all this renewable energy is in the production of electricity. In fact, we can start right now using solar power, wind power and geothermal power to make electricity for our homes and businesses. But to make this exciting potential a reality, and truly solve our nation's problems, we need a new start."We Can Solve It: Al Gore: A Generational Challenge to Repower America

"Ten years is about the maximum time that we as a nation can hold a steady aim and hit our target. When President John F. Kennedy challenged our nation to land a man on the moon and bring him back safely in 10 years, many people doubted we could accomplish that goal. But 8 years and 2 months later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the surface of the moon."We Can Solve It: Al Gore: A Generational Challenge to Repower America

"The way to bring gas prices down is to end our dependence on oil and use the renewable sources that can give us the equivalent of $1 per gallon gasoline."We Can Solve It: Al Gore: A Generational Challenge to Repower America