Building Quote by Myron Ebell
“Kyoto is dead and has been dead, but that doesn't mean that it hasn't done some real damage and won't continue to do some real damage," "If global warming turns out to be a problem, which I doubt, it won't be solved by making ourselves poorer through energy rationing." "It will be solved through building resiliency and capability into society and through long-term technological innovation and transformation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate policy commentary, 2020s
Denial of climate urgency leads to suggestions of poverty via rationing, but the speaker advocates resilience, technological innovation, and long‑term transformation as solutions.
In simple terms: Climate denial vs. tech‑driven resilience.
Key Takeaway
Invest in resilience and innovation.
Themes
climate
technology
resilience
Mood
critical
optimistic
Type
policy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- energy transition
- societal adaptation
- innovation funding
- long‑term planning
Key Concepts
policy critique
future planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How realistic is rapid tech innovation for climate?
- What societal changes support resilience?
A Different Perspective
Rationing may be politically popular but ineffective.
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