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An Inconvenient Truth

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

  • The 2017 sequel to An Inconvenient Truth, also by Al Gore, focuses on the next ten years of the fight against climate change.
  • This book adopts a format similar to that of the earlier one and also includes a guide for taking action at the community level.

Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis

  • A 2008 book by Gore with a particular focus on providing a call to action
  • Relates to the theme of The Opportunity and Danger

Inconvenient Facts: The Science That Al Gore Doesn't Want You to Know

  • A 2017 book by Gregory Whitestone that challenges Gore’s arguments
  • Relates to the theme of The Reality

Other Student Resources

An Inconvenient Truth

  • This 2006 Oscar-winning documentary, released at the same time as the book, focuses on Gore’s public presentations on climate change.
  • In acknowledgment of his efforts (depicted in the documentary) to bring greater attention to climate change, Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize.

An Inconvenient Sequel

  • A 2017 documentary that, as the title suggests, serves as sequel to the earlier work
  • Focuses on the international commitment by global leaders to fight climate change

Interview with Al Gore

  • A 2022 CBS Mornings interview with Gore, 15 years after the publication of An Inconvenient Truth
  • Focuses on the theme of The Opportunity and Danger, particularly in Gore’s personal fight against climate change after the publication of the book

Teacher Resources

“Climate Change Resources for Educators and Students”

  • Resource guide from the United States Environmental Protection Agency
  • Contains links to resources that both students and educators can use to learn more about climate change

“Addressing the Climate Crisis in Your Classroom”

  • A 2022 article from Harvard Business Publishing for teachers
  • Provides suggestions on approaches to addressing climate change in the curriculum
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