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“We're going to get off fossil fuels, no question. We may not do it quickly enough to avoid some pain, and I'm quite worried about that. But by the 22nd century, there's no way we'll be on fossil fuels.” quote by David Grinspoon
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“We're going to get off fossil fuels, no question. We may not do it quickly enough to avoid some pain, and I'm quite worried about that. But by the 22nd century, there's no way we'll be on fossil fuels.”

David Grinspoon

About This Quote

Source Interview: "Future of Energy", 2023

Transition from fossil fuels is inevitable, though timing may cause hardship; long‑term goal is zero fossil dependence.

In simple terms: Fossil fuels will end, but transition may hurt.

Key Takeaway

Plan for gradual, equitable energy shift.

Themes

environment technology future

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

environmental strategic

When to use this quote

  • government planning
  • corporate strategy
  • public education

Key Concepts

energy transition climate policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies can ease the pain?
  • How to accelerate clean tech adoption?
A Different Perspective

Speed of transition may cause economic disruption.

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