The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/al-gore/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:22:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Al Gore | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/al-gore/ 32 32 COP30 climate talks end with more money for countries hit by climate change https://www.timesofisrael.com/cop30-climate-talks-deadlocked-as-36-nations-oppose-proposal-that-omits-fossil-fuels/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:57:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3694888 Negotiations reached deadlock before agreement reached which doesn't explicitly detail phasing out fossil fuels, fueling fears Brazil conference risks becoming a 'clown show'

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]]> At funeral, Joe Lieberman eulogized as ‘mensch’ committed to his Jewish faith https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-funeral-joe-lieberman-eulogized-as-mensch-committed-to-his-jewish-faith/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:32:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3256649 Stamford, Connecticut synagogue packed with mourners, including Al Gore, for four-time senator and first Jewish candidate for vice president on a major party ticket

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]]> ‘Matchless champion of the Jewish people’: Israeli, US officials mourn Joe Lieberman https://www.timesofisrael.com/matchless-champion-of-the-jewish-people-israeli-us-officials-mourn-joe-lieberman/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:52:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3255369 Allies and opponents pay tribute to the former Connecticut senator, whose career in public service blazed a path for religious Jews in American politics

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]]> Joe Lieberman, centrist senator and first Jew on major US presidential ticket, dies at 82 https://www.timesofisrael.com/joe-lieberman-centrist-senator-and-first-jew-on-major-presidential-ticket-dies-at-82/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:41:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3255247 Veteran politician became one of most visible role models for Jewish observance in high places and was known for his attempts to build bridges in an increasingly polarized Washington

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]]> 6,000 evacuated as ‘explosive’ California blaze remains out of control https://www.timesofisrael.com/6000-evacuated-as-explosive-california-blaze-remains-out-of-control/ Sun, 24 Jul 2022 21:40:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2805164 2,000 firefighters and 17 helicopters deployed to fight fire that has burned through 14,200 acres and destroyed 10 properties; ex-VP Gore warns against US 'inaction' on climate

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]]> Unlike Giuliani, James Baker’s masterful strategies won a contested US election https://www.timesofisrael.com/unlike-giuliani-james-bakers-masterful-strategies-won-a-contested-us-election/ Sat, 05 Dec 2020 10:20:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2442711 New book shows Washington power player was as focused on public perceptions as on the courtroom battles, immediately saw 2000 election results would end up at Supreme Court

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]]> Ahead of nationwide release, Al Gore presents an ‘Inconvenient’ sequel at SF Jewish Film Festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahead-of-nationwide-release-al-gore-presents-an-inconvenient-sequel-at-sf-jewish-film-festival/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 09:37:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1666427 Produced by award-winning filmmakers Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk, 'An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power' condemns Trump, calls for grassroots activism

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]]> Trump tosses Obama’s ‘clean’ energy plan, embraces coal https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-tosses-obamas-clean-energy-plan-embraces-coal/ Tue, 28 Mar 2017 20:55:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1590169 US president declares 'the start of a new era,' as he undoes plan to curb global warming in order to save fossil fuel jobs

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]]> Trump defends cabinet as hardline picks criticized https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-defends-cabinet-as-hardline-picks-criticized/ Fri, 09 Dec 2016 03:51:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1516818 President-elect claims secretarial picks will be 'one of the greatest cabinets' ever, says members 'committed to advancing common good'

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]]> The election’s just beginning on Election Day https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-elections-just-beginning-on-election-day/ Sun, 30 Oct 2016 01:30:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1488259 America's complicated, and some say convoluted, Electoral College process will only officially pick the president on Jan. 6

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]]> Trump slammed for not promising to honor election results https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-slammed-for-not-promising-to-honor-election-results/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 04:32:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1482928 GOP senators, Republican National Committee scramble after candidate's comments in final debate, promise to 'respect the will of the people'

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]]> Presidential minefield: Sunday’s town hall debate will test candidates’ stagecraft https://www.timesofisrael.com/debate-minefield-town-hall-will-test-candidates-stagecraft/ Fri, 07 Oct 2016 05:09:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1476086 Trump and Clinton know previous face-offs in such intimate settings were decided as much by body language as by candidates' answers

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]]> Will Iran deal earn Kerry and Zarif a Nobel Prize? https://www.timesofisrael.com/will-iran-deal-earn-kerry-and-zarif-a-nobel-prize/ Fri, 30 Sep 2016 21:45:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1472897 From Pope Francis to Edward Snowden, all bets are on for nominees for the prestigious peace award, to be announced next Friday

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]]> Trump vs. Clinton: Is a 2017 ‘peaceful transfer’ possible? https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-vs-clinton-is-a-2017-peaceful-transfer-possible/ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:54:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1433383 Whoever wins the White House may face broad swaths of America questioning the very legitimacy of their election

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]]> Obama, Elvis and 5 other famous ‘Shabbos goys’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-elvis-and-5-other-famous-shabbos-goys/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 02:59:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1359164 The politicians and celebrities who have been helping Jews observe Shabbat by turning off lights and flipping on the A/C

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