Alternatives Quote by Bjorn Lomborg
“The only thing that will really change global warming in the long run is if we radically increase the speed with which we get alternative technologies to deal with climate change.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Climate Casino, 2012
Accelerating development of alternative technologies is essential to combat climate change long term.
In simple terms: Tech innovation needed for climate solutions.
Key Takeaway
Invest in clean tech.
Themes
environment
technology
policy
Mood
optimistic
urgent
Type
environmental
strategic
When to use this quote
- government funding
- private sector R&D
- energy transition
Key Concepts
innovation diffusion
climate mitigation
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives speed tech adoption?
- How to balance short‑term and long‑term climate actions?
A Different Perspective
Technological breakthroughs can be slow and uncertain.
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