Clean energy Quote by David Keith
““Today global spending on clean energy technologies is almost $300 billion per year—about a hundred times the direct cost of stratospheric aerosol geoengineering.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Conference, 2022
Clean energy spending dwarfs geoengineering costs, highlighting priorities for climate action.
In simple terms: We spend far more on clean energy than geoengineering.
Prioritize clean energy investment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- private sector investment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we allocate funds efficiently?
- What are the trade‑offs of geoengineering?
Geoengineering may seem cheaper but has risks.