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Al Gore says a clean global economy remains achievable despite worsening climate risks

Former Vice President Al Gore said a transition to a clean global economy is still within reach even as climate dangers accelerate, according to outlets across the political spectrum.

By The Lumen desk · Sept 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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What we know
1 Former Vice President Al Gore said a clean global economy is achievable despite accelerating climate dangers, per the Associated Press, The Hill, and Newsmax.
2 Mother Jones quoted Gore saying "we're going to win this" regarding the global climate crisis.
3 Coverage of Gore's remarks appeared across left-, center-, and right-leaning outlets.

Former Vice President Al Gore said the world can still achieve a clean global economy despite accelerating climate dangers, according to reports from the Associated Press, The Hill, and Newsmax, which shared largely identical coverage of his remarks.

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Mother Jones reported that Gore expressed optimism about the fight against the climate crisis, quoting him as saying "we're going to win this."

The Washington Times also covered the story, though its supplied summary was limited to a brief title referencing Gore and U.S. climate policy, without additional detail.

Details on where or when Gore made these comments, and the specific evidence he cited for his optimism, were not included in the supplied material.

How each side covered it

Left

2 outlets
  • Mother Jones quoted Al Gore saying "we're going to win this" about the global climate crisis.
  • Associated Press reported that a clean Earth is within the world's grasp despite accelerating climate dangers, matching center and right coverage.

“We're Going to Win This” — Mother Jones

Center

1 outlet
  • The Hill reported that a clean Earth remains achievable even as climate dangers accelerate, according to Gore.

“A clean Earth is within world's grasp even as climate dangers accelerate” — The Hill

Right

2 outlets
  • Newsmax used the same framing as the Associated Press and The Hill, saying a clean Earth is within the world's grasp despite accelerating dangers.
  • The Washington Times referenced Gore and U.S. climate policy in a brief headline, without further detail in the supplied material.

“A Clean Earth Is within World's Grasp Even as Climate Dangers Accelerate” — Newsmax

Questions readers ask

What did Al Gore say about the climate crisis?

Former Vice President Al Gore said a clean global economy remains within reach even as climate dangers accelerate, according to the Associated Press, The Hill, and Newsmax. Mother Jones separately quoted him saying "we're going to win this" about the climate fight.

Why does Al Gore's statement matter?

Gore has been a prominent figure in climate advocacy, and his assessment of progress toward a clean global economy carries weight in ongoing debates about climate policy, according to the sources.

Did coverage differ between left-, center-, and right-leaning outlets?

Center outlet The Hill and right-leaning Newsmax used nearly identical framing emphasizing that a clean Earth is achievable despite accelerating dangers, while left-leaning Mother Jones highlighted Gore's optimistic quote that "we're going to win this."

Sources · 5 outlet reports

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