American Quote by Richard Lamm
“The approaching exhaustion of domestic reserves of petroleum and the rapid depletion of world reserves will have a profound effect on Americans in the cities and on the farms.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Energy Conference, 1990
Depleting petroleum reserves will dramatically affect urban and rural Americans.
In simple terms: Fuel shortage impacts cities and farms.
Key Takeaway
Plan for energy transition.
Themes
environment
energy
economics
Mood
concerned
forward-looking
Type
analytical
forecasting
When to use this quote
- policy making
- agriculture
- urban planning
- energy investment
Key Concepts
Resource depletion
urban-rural divide
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives can reduce dependence?
- How will communities adapt?
A Different Perspective
Transition may be slower than predicted.
