Science Quote by David Keith
““Once established, commercial interests in geoengineering will no doubt defend the need to keep on keeping on, using whatever means available from backroom lobbying to funding science that tilts their way.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Geoengineering, 2020
Commercial interests will protect their agenda, using lobbying and biased research to maintain influence.
In simple terms: Money drives policy, often ignoring broader impacts.
Key Takeaway
Question interests, demand transparency.
Themes
politics
environment
ethics
power
science
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
warning
analysis
When to use this quote
- government regulation
- public advocacy
- academic research
- media scrutiny
Key Concepts
conflict of interest
policy capture
environmental justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure unbiased science?
- What safeguards stop lobbying from shaping policy?
A Different Perspective
Economic incentives may outweigh ethical concerns.
