Al Gore: Political tipping point reached in fight against climate change

Former US vice-president Al Gore said he believe a ‘political tipping point’ has been reached in the fight against global warming (Chris Jackson/PA)

The world is at a “long-awaited political tipping point” in the fight against climate change, former US vice-president Al Gore has said.

Mr Gore, who served two terms as vice-president under Bill Clinton, added that “impressive” pledges for action have been made at the Cop26 summit in Glasgow.