India tribe to honour Gore on global warming

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Source: Reuters UK

GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) - Tribal people in India's remote northeast plan to honour former U.S. Vice President Al Gore with an award for promoting awareness on climate change that they say will have a devastating impact on their homeland.

Members of the Khasi tribe in the state of Meghalaya said honouring Gore -- who became a climate crusader after losing a presidential race against George W. Bush -- would help highlight the problems their tiny region faces as a result of global warming.

"We are hoping that the association with Gore would bring global attention to the predicament facing the people of this remote corner of earth," said Robert Kharshiing, a member of parliament representing the tribals.

The chieftains have invited Gore to their remote village for the award ceremony on Oct 6 where they expect 300,000 local people to attend. The award will consist of some traditional gifts and a "small amount of money".

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1. Killface cured global warming

on purpose.

[RestoreGore]

2. As I have stated before, I believe he has found his calling

Congratulations, Mr. Gore. Let's hope these people can get the education and help they need to deal with this crisis in time.

[Ian David]

3. Assholes, Gore did NOT "lose" to Bush. Geesh! Fucking Reuters. n/t