Climate Quote by Bjorn Lomborg
““Cold homes are one of the leading causes of deaths in winter… A climate policy reversing the price reduction due to fracking will drive energy prices back up. People will be less able to heat their homes, and the consequent death rate will go back up.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Conference, 2022
Policy that raises energy costs can increase winter mortality by making heating unaffordable.
In simple terms: Higher energy prices may cause more winter deaths.
Key Takeaway
Consider affordable heating solutions.
Themes
public health
energy policy
climate change
poverty
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
analysis
When to use this quote
- housing policy
- energy subsidies
- public health campaigns
- cold‑weather preparedness
Key Concepts
externalities
price elasticity
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we protect vulnerable households while addressing climate goals?
- What alternatives reduce heating costs without harming the environment?
A Different Perspective
Policy may be politically unpopular and hard to implement.
