Al Gore’s efforts should be applauded

To the editor:

The dwindling supply of climate deniers no doubt went apoplectic at the mere mention of former Vice President Al Gore's climate awareness training that took place last week in Cedar Rapids.

Gore's Climate Reality Project provides education and instruction to the next generation of climate-action spokespersons who, in turn, act as volunteers to raise the public's awareness of the urgent need to immediately address global warming.

The science community is convinced, based on the scientific evidence, that man has harmed the atmosphere and that immediate steps must be taken to provide for the general welfare of present and future Iowans.

This effort to add even greater clarity to the necessity of climate action should be applauded by all Iowans.

Channing Dutton

West Des Moines