Al Gore Urges Action on Climate Crisis at World Health Assembly

In a powerful address at the WHO's 77th World Health Assembly, Al Gore declared the climate crisis as the biggest health threat facing humanity. Highlighting the urgent need for action, Gore stated, "Unless we stop the use of the sky as an open sewer... billions of people will find themselves living in areas where it's no longer safe to stay outside for more than a couple of hours."

Gore emphasized the dire consequences of inaction, predicting that worsening climate conditions will lead to a significant increase in climate refugees. "And of course that mobilises climate refugees in much larger numbers," he noted, underscoring the wide-ranging impact of the crisis on global migration and displacement.

He called upon doctors, public health experts, and officials to raise their voices and advocate for immediate and substantial changes. "We need the voices of doctors, and public health experts and officials, to call for action loudly and clearly—action that transitions our world away from the unhealthy practice of burning fossil fuels, as quickly as possible," Gore urged.

The former Vice President's speech highlighted the critical intersection of climate change and public health, stressing the need for a swift transition to renewable energy sources to mitigate the adverse effects on human health and the environment.

Gore's remarks have sparked a renewed call to action, rallying the global health community to play a pivotal role in addressing the climate crisis. The urgent message aims to mobilize efforts towards sustainable practices and policies that prioritize the health and well-being of populations worldwide.