Airplane Quote by Dale Jamieson
“There'll come a time when airplanes are much more efficient when it comes to producing lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions, there'll come a time when we'll be able to offset those emissions much more effectively than we do now. But alas at the moment, flying airplanes is really one of the least defensible things that we do and it's one of the things that I indulge in quite frequently, alas.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change and Transportation, 2020
Air travel currently emits high greenhouse gases; future tech may make it cleaner, but now it’s a major environmental issue.
In simple terms: Flying is a big emitter now, but could improve later.
Key Takeaway
Seek lower‑emission travel options now.
Themes
environment
transportation
technology
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
ethical
policy
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- carbon offset programs
- research into electric aircraft
- personal travel choices
Key Concepts
greenhouse gases
air travel
offsetting
efficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we reduce flying now without tech?
- What policies could accelerate cleaner aviation?
A Different Perspective
Technological advances may be slower than needed.
