Climate Quote by Daniel Yergin
“The North Sea was supposed to run out in the 1980s. Then in the 1990s. And now production is still on-line.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power, 1990
Oil production often exceeds expectations, defying depletion forecasts.
In simple terms: Oil lasts longer than predicted.
Key Takeaway
Plan for long‑term resource management.
Themes
energy
economics
prediction
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
informative
analytical
When to use this quote
- energy policy
- investment decisions
- environmental planning
Key Concepts
resource depletion
market dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance optimism with caution in resource planning?
- What indicators should we monitor for accurate forecasts?
A Different Perspective
Forecasts can be wrong; over‑reliance on models may mislead.
