Instant Karma: Gore to Receive Award in India
Al Gore wins Indian tribal award
By Subir Bhaumik
BBC News, Calcutta
Mr Gore has ceaselessly warned of the dangers of climate change
Khasi tribes people in the Indian state of Meghalaya have decided to honour former US Vice President Al Gore for promoting awareness on climate change.
They say changes in the weather are devastating the picturesque hill state.
Traditional chiefs of the tribe will confer the Grassroot Democracy awards on Al Gore for his campaign for measures to stop global warming.
A spokeswoman for Mr Gore said he was "humbled" to hear of the award, but was unsure if he could attend the ceremony.
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