Fri Nov 14 07:20:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the interview with Al Gore at COP30:
Gore Slams Trump’s Climate Stance, Suggests Gates Bowed to Pressure at COP30
Belém, Brazil – Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore didn’t hold back in an exclusive interview with The Guardian at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil. He sharply criticized Donald Trump’s anti-climate policies, accusing him of “badly damaging the U.S. economy” by prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy. Gore pointed to China’s booming green technology exports as evidence of the U.S.’s economic disadvantage under Trump’s policies.
Gore also questioned Bill Gates’ recent shift in focus away from climate change, speculating that fear of potential “bullying” from Trump may have influenced the Microsoft founder’s new position. He expressed bewilderment at Gates’ stance, noting that it contradicted the overwhelming consensus of climate scientists and was only praised by Donald Trump.
“When Trump was elected the second time, Bill fired most of his climate staffers and went to the White House and lavished praise on Trump, and then put out this series of statements last week that puzzled anybody who was really concerned about the climate crisis.” said Gore.
Gore defended the importance of the COP process, highlighting its role in driving progress through collaboration between industries, NGOs, and governments. He acknowledged the positive momentum in renewable energy and other low-carbon initiatives, countering the narrative that the world is losing ground in the fight against climate change.
He also challenged the notion of choosing between climate action and global health, emphasizing the World Health Organization’s assessment that climate change is the number one health threat to humanity. Gore instead advocated for repurposing fossil fuel subsidies towards health initiatives.
During the summit, Gore presented a stark visual presentation of climate change’s devastating impacts, including droughts, ice melt, and extreme weather events, urging delegates to address the crisis with renewed urgency. He promoted his Climate Trace project, which maps emissions and air pollutants globally, emphasizing the availability of both technology and deployment models. He concluded optimistically, asserting that “political will is a renewable resource.”
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