Climate Depot Factsheet on the ‘Gore Effect’ Phenomenon
'Happens when global warming-related event, or appearance by Gore is marked by exceedingly cold weather'
By: Marc Morano - Climate DepotJuly 9, 2009 4:29 AM
Update: For latest ‘Gore Effect’ developments see here.
The “Gore Effect” has a long and storied history. What follows is a sampling of how Mother Nature enjoys mocking global warming fear promoters.
Tracking ‘The Gore Effect’ – The Politico – November 25, 2008
Excerpt: For several years now, skeptics have amusedly eyed a phenomenon known as “The Gore Effect” to half-seriously argue their case against global warming. The so-called Gore Effect happens when a global warming-related event, or appearance by the former vice president and climate change crusader, Al Gore, is marked by exceedingly cold weather or unseasonably winter weather.
Small Sampling of the “Gore Effect”:
Melbourne temps plummet in anticipation of Gore’s visit – July 9, 2009
Gore decries ‘global warming’ in bitterly cold NYC – December 2006
The ‘Gore Effect’: Gore speaks in Italy during ‘rare’ cold and snow – Dec. 16, 2008
GORE HEARING ON WARMING MAY BE PUT ON ICE – Mon Jan 26 2009
‘Largest public protest of global warming’ ever in USA faces DC March snowstorm! – March 1, 2009
Pelosi Snowed-Out of Global Warming Rally – March 2, 2009
Excerpt: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) had to cancel an appearance Monday at a global warming rally in Washington, D.C., that was hit by a snowstorm because her flight was delayed, her office told CNSNews.com. […] A blizzard Sunday night and early Monday morning blanketed the nation’s capital with snow, causing events to be cancelled and delayed across the city.
First October snow since 1922 blankets London as global warming bill debated – October 2008
HOUSE HEARING ON ‘WARMING OF THE PLANET’ CANCELED AFTER SNOW/ICE STORM – February 2007
NOT AGAIN! DC ‘Snow Advisory’ Issued on Day of Congressional Global Warming Hearing – March 2007
Global warming protest in Maryland frosted with snow – January 2008
Global warming rally in the snow – April 2007
Snow won’t dampen global-warming rallies – April 2007
Global Warming Awareness Walk Braves Snow Storm – March 2007
Climate protest cancelled ‘due to rain and cold’ – Nov. 23, 2008
Sen.Inhofe: “The ‘Gore Effect’ proves Mother Nature has a sense of humor” – Jan. 27, 2009
Global Warming Horror Flick Put on Ice Due to Cold Temps? – January 8, 2009
Will Mainstream Media Report Inauguration Day ‘Gore Effect?’ – January 17, 2009
Obama Talks Global Warming to Shivering Crowd – January 17, 2009
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