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Al Gore Speaks to Thousands of Chicago Leaders on Climate Change, Internet

Author: Adam Fendelman, Category: Environment, Technology

CHICAGO – Fresh from the honors of winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his relentless efforts to combat global warming, former vice president Al Gore continued his campaign as he spoke to 2,000 Chicago-area business leaders on Wednesday.

In one of his first major appearances since winning the coveted prize, Gore praised Chicago’s role in paving the way for environmentally friendly practices in major cities. He cited the Chicago Climate Exchange and rooftop gardens as examples.

“Resist short-term gratification. This is being thrown at us from every direction,” he said during his Wednesday address to the Economic Club of Chicago at the Hyatt Regency. He used the speech as an opportunity to send a message to the Chicago business community.

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