Al Gore - the inconvenient truth of first class plane travel ...

Remember former VP Al Gore's mode of transport between Washington DC and New York as he hopped between Live Earth concert events?

He took the train to highlight global emissions - train travel was seen as far more environmentally friendly than taking a plane.

Many wondered how he got home that day.

Seems away from the public gaze planes are his preferred mode of transport, first class no less. But no SUVs - a photo of Al in a SUV wouldn't help the 'eco-friendly' image.

All is revealed in Al Gore's contract for one of his Inconvenient Truth speaking events.

Banish all thoughts that he's crossing the globe talking about global warning out of the goodness of his heart.

He's hit on the mother lode of former Presidential contender speaking event topics.

It's a great earner - US$100,000 a pop as his contract for a recent event at the University of California shows - US$100k for a 75-minute environmental slide presentation with 10 minutes of questions.

He also demanded no press, video or audio taping of his appearance, and full approval over all banners, logos, and communications materials for the event.

And the terms of the contract are supposed to remain confidential. Wouldn't want that public!

See - LA Times - Gore loves the environment at $100,000 a pop.

Also see - Al Gore's 'no SUV' contract.

Perhaps he hung around so many pop stars at Live Earth, he thinks he is one. But at least he hasn't asked for all the brown M&Ms to be removed from his dressing room ...