Believe Quote by Michael Shellenberger
“Why are the people who are most alarmist about climate change so opposed to the technologies that are solving it? One possibility is that they truly believe nuclear and natural gas are as dangerous as climate change.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, Michael Shellenberger, 2022
Many alarmist critics fear that technologies like nuclear and natural gas pose risks comparable to climate change, leading them to oppose solutions they view as dangerous.
In simple terms: Critics fear new energy tech as risky as climate change.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address perceived risks of clean tech.
Themes
environment
technology
risk perception
policy
climate change
Mood
concerned
skeptical
hopeful
Type
analytical
persuasive
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- public hearings
- community meetings
- media analysis
Key Concepts
risk assessment
public perception
energy transition
science communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better communicate the safety of clean energy?
- What evidence would change skeptics’ views?
A Different Perspective
Opposition may stem from misinformation or ideological bias, not just genuine risk concerns.
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