He did not mince his words. He believes we have now entered the stage of "planetary emergency" and have 10 years to take concrete steps to address this threat.
Climatologists agree and increasingly politicians on both sides of the Atlantic are taking notice. Increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes, knocking out major cities like New Orleans does have an impact on US politicians. Rising energy prices globally are providing powerful economic reasons for us all to reduce carbon emissions through energy efficiency, investment in renewables, decentralisation of power supplies.
The Ludlow Green Festival ended last Saturday having done its bit to raise awareness. Shropshire is leading the way with recycling initiatives, generating electricity from domestic green waste, offering 100% biodiesel to motorists, developing viable biomass heat and power sources.
I enjoyed speaking during the Festival with representatives of other parties at a debate on climate change. Some of Mr Gore's examples came in handy.
The need for a national consensus is striking and is starting to happen. Under David Cameron, the Conservatives are going greener. The Labour party is the odd one out at the moment, having refused to join the cross-party pledge earlier this year backing verifiable action to reduce carbon emissions by 60% in 2050.
I have become convinced that we face a real threat and will seek to do my bit to help change attitudes.
