Kinder Morgan pipeline: Al Gore joins fight to block 'destructive' project

Gore says pipeline expansion in Canada 'would be a step backward in our efforts to solve the climate crisis'

Al Gore has thrown his support behind opponents of a contentious Canadian pipeline project and condemned the planned expansion as federal officials in Canada scramble to ensure it goes ahead.

"The Kinder Morgan pipeline carrying dirty tar sands oil would be a step backward in our efforts to solve the climate crisis," Gore tweeted on Thursday.