'An Inconvenient Truth' Premiere

The transcript discusses the importance of environmental awareness and the role of projects in raising this awareness. It highlights the influence of a former vice president in promoting environmental issues and addresses public misconceptions about scientific consensus on global warming.

Why does the speaker believe it's important to raise awareness about environmental issues?

• To convince people that science is real

• To open minds to the possibility of scientific realities

• To promote political agendas

• To ensure everyone agrees with scientific evidence

What role does the former vice president play in the environmental project according to the speaker?

• He is just a politician with no real influence

• He is using the project for political gain

• He has shown integrity and redefined himself in environmental issues

• He has no interest in environmental issues

How does the speaker view the involvement of political figures in environmental issues?

• As irrelevant to the cause

• As a hindrance to scientific progress

• As a way to gain political power

• As a positive influence if they show integrity

What is the public's biggest misconception about global warming, as mentioned by the speaker?

• That it is scientifically debatable

• That it is a minor issue with no real impact

• That it is a natural phenomenon with no human influence

• That it is a settled scientific fact

According to the speaker, what is a dangerous action regarding scientific issues?

• Ignoring scientific evidence

• Promoting scientific literacy

• Presenting science as debatable on critical issues

• Accepting scientific consensus