Climate Quote by Paul R. Ehrlich
“The drilling idea is spherically senseless - it's senseless from whatever point of view you look at it. It'd take 10 years to bring any oil online, and it would probably go to Japan. It sure wouldn't help gasoline prices here. All the economists say gasoline is still too cheap in the United States anyway. So here we're having this huge debate over offshore drilling that is just straightforward nonsense, which won't surprise you.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Energy Policy Debate, 2020 (paraphrased)
Offshore drilling is inefficient and misaligned with market realities, making it a poor solution for fuel prices.
In simple terms: Drilling is costly and ineffective.
Key Takeaway
Focus on sustainable alternatives.
Themes
energy
economics
policy
environment
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
policy
economics
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- energy planning
- public debate
- environmental impact
Key Concepts
cost-benefit analysis
market dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is offshore drilling ever justified?
- What are better energy solutions?
A Different Perspective
Transition costs and political pressure may delay change.
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