21st century Quote by Richard Di Natale
“Tony Abbott might think coal's good for humanity, of course it was an important driver in the story of the Australian nation. But when we're talking about the 21st Century and those industries that are gonna take us forward, it won't be coal.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Australian Parliament, 2015, climate policy debate
Criticizes coal as outdated for future progress, urging shift to cleaner energy sources
In simple terms: Coal is no longer viable for modern development
Key Takeaway
Promote renewable energy investment and phase out coal reliance
Themes
environment
climate change
energy transition
economic development
policy reform
Mood
urgent
optimistic
Type
policy
environmental
When to use this quote
- National energy planning
- business investment decisions
- community advocacy
- legislative voting
Key Concepts
Sustainability
industrial innovation
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workers in coal industries be retrained?
- What incentives accelerate renewable adoption?
A Different Perspective
Transition may face job losses and infrastructure challenges
