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Al Gore: “I think that an accurate picture of the science is that leading researchers, like Professor Jim Hansen--like Dr. Jim…”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2009
I think that an accurate picture of the science is that leading researchers, like Professor Jim Hansen--like Dr. Jim Hansen, at NASA, have now begun to coalesce around the very strong feeling that 350 is the appropriate goal.
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Al Gore
Democratic · Tennessee

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Gore emphasizes the scientific consensus on the goal of 350 parts per million CO2 for climate stability.

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