Global warming presents him with a different set of political problems, but his approach will be the same.
A former science reporter for The New York Times explores the relationship between humankind and the weather, and the emerging consensus among experts that global warming presents a serious threat.
But just as the young Al Gore was swayed by the preliminary evidence of global warming presented by his Yale professor, these girls are hedging their bets regarding health risks that may take decades to emerge.
Like other environmental challenges — only more so — global warming presents a test of foresight, of political courage, and of the unselfish concern that one generation owes to the next.
A new scientific statement released Thursday — underscoring the urgency of grappling with global warming — presented a sharp contrast with the state of public discussion of the subject in the United States.
Last year China published its first policy document on climate change, admitting that coping with global warming presented "severe challenges".China also now admits its own contribution to the problem.
"Global warming presents unique risks, and it is vital that our insurance industry adequately account for the impacts of climate change," Benjamin M. Lawsky, superintendent of New York's Department of Financial Services, whose portfolio includes insurers, said in a statement.
Unfortunately, finding a solution with real and lasting impact has not been easy, as global warming presents an incredible challenge.
The predictable retreat of Arctic sea ice under global warming presents one last opportunity to adopt effective marine management practices before, rather than after, an ocean is opened up to development, says Lisa Speer of NRDC in New York City, who co-authored the workshop report.
The Alaskan legislator said that global warming presents an unprecedented opportunity for the United States to develop shipping lanes and natural resources in the Arctic, but that he's been frustrated by the inaction of the Bush Administration: "Maybe this report will help".
