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Gore effect

Alright kiddo, let's talk about the Gore Effect! Have you ever been outside on a warm day and suddenly it gets super cold and snowy? That's kind of what happens with the Gore Effect.

You see, the Gore Effect is named after a guy named Al Gore who is really into climate change. When he gives speeches or goes to events to talk about it, sometimes the weather gets really cold or snowy. It's kind of like the weather is saying "Hey, we don't want to hear about climate change, go away!".

Now, some scientists say that the Gore Effect is just a coincidence and it's not actually real. They say that sometimes the weather just changes and it has nothing to do with Al Gore or his speeches. But other people think that the Gore Effect is a sign that Mother Nature is not happy with how we're treating the planet and we need to do something about it.

So, in summary, the Gore Effect is when the weather gets cold or snowy during events where Al Gore is talking about climate change. Some people think it's a sign from Mother Nature, while others think it's just a coincidence.
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