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Gore Nobel Sparks Debate over Climate and Peace

Published October 16, 2007 at 7:00 AM PDT

On Friday, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in promoting awareness of global climate change. The honor has sparked a public debate, as some question the characterization of climate change awareness as peace work.

Guests:

Jan Oberg, director and co-founder of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research

Stephan Faris, journalist; currently working on a book about the political, economic and strategic impacts of climate change

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