As et points out Gore's travels are to bring awareness of the seriousness of the problem, and the only way to fly is with carbon emitting machines. The fact Gore is actually attempting to offset any damage he causes is highly admirable. That you scoff at it his authenticity is a poor reflection on you.

Gore has my vote in 2008 and I will be an advocate for him here and elsewhere on the web and in the "real world." It has been almost 6 years since the disputed election of 2000. Today this nation is not one day closer to energy independence from Islamic oil. We are not one day closer to conversion from fossil fuels. Protecting the environment is every bit as important as the war on terror. Is fighting terrorism the ONLY thing our leader should focus on? Can we as a nation embark on more than one great task at a time?