Politician who organized the first congressional hearing on global warming (1981)

Answer:

ALGORE

Hint:

This former vice president later won a Nobel Prize for his environmental advocacy and starred in an Oscar-winning documentary about climate change.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Al Gore, the former U.S. vice president and senator who played a key role in raising awareness about climate change. In 1981, as a congressman, he organized the first congressional hearings on global warming, making him a central figure in early environmental policy. The answer is his last name, shortened to "ALGORE" to fit crossword conventions. No wordplay here—just a direct reference to his political legacy.

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