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Line 81: − − ===Climate hucksterism=== − In 2017, Gore stated that he could consider becoming a Roman Catholic due to Pope Francis's position on climate change.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (August 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/04/al-gore-because-of-pope-francis-i-really-could-become-a-catholic/ Al Gore: ‘Because of Pope Francis, I Really Could Become a Catholic’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref> − − In January 2018, Gore alleged that the "bitter cold" weather the U.S. was seeing that winter was "exactly what we should expect from the climate crisis."<ref>Multiple references: − *Delingpole, James (January 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/05/this-bitter-cold-is-what-global-warming-looks-like-explains-al-gore/ This ‘Bitter Cold’ Is What Global Warming Looks Like, Explains Al Gore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018. − *Murphy, James (January 6, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/27893-bitter-cold-is-exactly-what-we-should-expect-from-global-warming-says-al-gore Bitter Cold Is “Exactly What We Should Expect” From Global Warming, Says Al Gore]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 6, 2018. − *Richardson, Valerie (January 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/7/al-gore-under-fire-climate-change-claim-bomb-cyclo/ Al Gore under fire for claiming icy storm is ‘exactly what we should expect from climate crisis’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 8, 2018.</ref> − − Despite his climate change promotion, many of Gore's actions do not line up with his philosophy,<ref>Lowe, Tiana (June 6, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/448342/bill-de-blasio-al-gores-climate-change-hypocrisy For America’s Loudest Climate Alarmists, Do as I Say, Not as I Do]. ''National Review''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Ambrose, Jay (May 16, 2009). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/05/16/al_gores_hypocrisy_astounding_96529.html Al Gore's Hypocrisy Astounding]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Goldstein, Lorrie (July 29, 2017). [http://www.torontosun.com/2017/07/29/al-gores-hypocrisy-breathtaking Al Gore's hypocrisy 'breathtaking']. ''Toronto Sun''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref> as seen in a 2017 study that found that Gore's mansion used 21 times more energy in the previous year than the average American home.<ref>Chasmar, Jessica (August 2, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/2/al-gores-nashville-estate-expends-21-times-more-en/ Al Gore’s Nashville estate expends 21 times more energy a year than typical U.S. home, study says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Kew, Ben (August 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/report-al-gores-home-burns-34-times-more-electricity-than-average-u-s-household/ Report: Al Gore’s Home Burns 34 Times More Electricity Than Average U.S. Household]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref> He continued making false claims.<ref>Murphy, James (September 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/30092-al-gore-caught-lying-about-climate-change-again Al Gore Caught Lying About Climate Change — Again]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 19, 2018.</ref>
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===Clinton Global Initiative and mob activism===
===Clinton Global Initiative and mob activism===
Speaking in Manhattan to the fourth annual Clinton Global Initiative, Gore wants to use "civil disobedience" to combat the construction of coal power plants without the ability to capture carbon.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,427421,00.html Al Gore Urges 'Civil Disobedience' Toward Coal Plants] Fox News, September 24, 2008</ref> Civil disobedience or the call for intentional violation of laws is an extremist point of view. It is believed that he was speaking in regards to Western nation coal plants. No mention of China and their coal production. The gravest threat from coal pollution comes from China, in which two plants are constructed per week and 500 more plants over the next 10 years.<ref>[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9947668 China's Coal-Fueled Boom Has Costs] NPR, May 2, 2007</ref>
Speaking in Manhattan to the fourth annual Clinton Global Initiative, Gore wants to use "civil disobedience" to combat the construction of coal power plants without the ability to capture carbon.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,427421,00.html Al Gore Urges 'Civil Disobedience' Toward Coal Plants] Fox News, September 24, 2008</ref> Civil disobedience or the call for intentional violation of laws is an extremist point of view. It is believed that he was speaking in regards to Western nation coal plants. No mention of China and their coal production. The gravest threat from coal pollution comes from China, in which two plants are constructed per week and 500 more plants over the next 10 years.<ref>[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9947668 China's Coal-Fueled Boom Has Costs] NPR, May 2, 2007</ref>
===Sexual Assault allegations===
===Sexual Assault allegations===