Climate Quote by Jill Stein
![“[Hillary Clinton'] transition director being Ken Salazar, I think, indicates that she will continue to be a friend to fracking. It's not possible to solve the climate crisis while we continue to expand fracking.” quote by Jill Stein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/564/jill-stein-660_climate_hillary-clinton-transition-director-bein_2500165.jpg)
“[Hillary Clinton'] transition director being Ken Salazar, I think, indicates that she will continue to be a friend to fracking. It's not possible to solve the climate crisis while we continue to expand fracking.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate policy forum, 2016, Jill Stein on energy strategy
She suggests a friend of fracking will stay supportive, but fracking expansion blocks climate solutions
In simple terms: Support for fracking conflicts with climate goals
Key Takeaway
Balance energy policies with environmental urgency
Themes
environment
politics
conflict
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
environmental
When to use this quote
- energy conferences
- legislative debates
- community forums
Key Concepts
climate change
energy policy
political alliances
Questions to Reflect On
- Can political friendships override policy evidence?
- What alternatives replace fracking for energy?
A Different Perspective
Fracking may have short‑term economic benefits but long‑term harms
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