What does Al Gore lie about in his movie An Inconvenient Truth?

Answer 1

Here are some facts by Al Gore that are in An Inconvenient Truth.

• -Diseases that were under control have now been 'released' because of global warming.
• -Species are now being lost 1000 times faster than the natural rate.
• -40% of the world's population will not have water
• -Corals are 'bleaching'

That's not all, there are heaps more, and all because of global warming.

Answer 2

The word 'lie' is too strong to describe material in the film, An Inconvenient Truth. A parent in the United Kingdom sought to stop public schools from showing the film to school children on the grounds that it contained untruths. The court determined that it had no complaint about Gore's central thesis that climate change was happening and was being driven by emissions from humans, but the judge said nine statements in the film were not supported by mainstream scientific consensus. This falls short of saying that Al Gore lied, but means that he made statements that in some cases may turn out to be true but on which the science is not yet settled.

One erronious claim in the film was that ice on Mount Kilimanjaro was receding as a direct result of recent global warming. In fact, local factors are more likely the main, or only, reason for that change.

Answer 3

There have been criticisms that Al Gore may have exaggerated some facts in the film "An Inconvenient Truth," particularly around the timing and severity of certain climate change impacts. Some opponents also argue that he oversimplified the science in order to emphasize certain points and enhance the message of urgency about climate change. However, the overarching message of the film -- that human-caused climate change is a serious threat -- is supported by the scientific consensus.