- What were your initial thoughts/opinion on climate change and have your thoughts changed after viewing the film? Explain.
- Do you think the film was an effective way to raise awareness about climate change? Were there any biases in the film? What groups were left out of the conversation?
- Al Gore says that the climate change movement is in line with all other great moral movements of our time. Is this a human rights or moral issue? Do you agree or disagree? Explain
- When speaking to various audiences, Al Gore often turns to Scripture (even Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si) to convey the message that caring for our common home is an ethical and spiritual issue. He repeatedly says, "It is not about politics." Do you agree or disagree? Explain
- President Donald Trump announced his plan to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement. A recent Washington Post-ABC poll shows Americans prefer staying in the agreement and commit to building and strengthening relationships around the world to protect the planet from devastating climate risks. With or without the Trump administration's involvement, how can we ensure support of the global efforts of other nations against the impacts of climate change?
- How do you think we can convince others who are skeptical of climate change to change their mind?
- What can we do to solve the climate change crisis? Do you think that individual actions will be enough? What is necessary to tackle the issue?
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