The 20th century was the time when the world turned to use…

“The 20th century was the time when the world turned to use of fossil fuels and the 21st century will be the century of the renewables.”

Lester R. Brown

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The 20th century relied on fossil fuels; the 21st will shift to renewable energy.

In simple terms: Fossil fuels dominated the past; renewables dominate the future.

Key Takeaway

Support and adopt renewable technologies.

Themes

environment energy transition future planning

Mood

urgent hopeful

Type

advocacy informative

When to use this quote

policy making
investment decisions
education
community projects

Key Concepts

sustainability innovation

Questions to Reflect On

What renewable can you champion?
How can you reduce personal fossil fuel use?

A Different Perspective

Transition faces economic and political resistance.

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