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“It's as certain that as long as fossil fuels are the cheapest energy, we will just keep burning them.” quote by James Hansen
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“It's as certain that as long as fossil fuels are the cheapest energy, we will just keep burning them.”

James Hansen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

If fossil fuels remain cheapest, society will continue using them, hindering climate progress.

In simple terms: Cheap fossil fuels keep us burning them.

Key Takeaway

Shift to affordable clean energy.

Themes

environment economics energy policy

Mood

urgent concerned

Type

policy motivational

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • energy markets
  • public opinion
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

climate change market dynamics sustainability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can clean energy become cost‑competitive?
  • What policies can reduce reliance on cheap fossil fuels?
A Different Perspective

Transition costs and political resistance can slow change.

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