Global warming is an established fact by now. Within my lifetime, I have seen elevated winter temperatures in my hometown. Whether this is due to global warming or just climate shift is unclear. However, the concept of environmental change and its effects on life is disturbing. Even with petitions to reduce CO2 emissions in the atmosphere and overall publicity, I do not think that drastic changes will be made in the near future. People like Algore who drive global warming campaigns fly to the speech destinations in private jets. This may be "necessary" to his cause, but it also demonstrates the hypocritical and selfish attitude that inhibits action toward a solution.