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“The profits of oil, coal, and natural gas companies will have to yield to the imperative of sustaining life on earth.” quote by Robert Pollin
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“The profits of oil, coal, and natural gas companies will have to yield to the imperative of sustaining life on earth.”

Robert Pollin

About This Quote

Source Speech: Climate Policy Forum, 2020

Energy companies must shift to prioritize planetary survival over profit.

In simple terms: Energy must serve life, not profit.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for sustainable energy policies.

Themes

environment economics energy ethics

Mood

urgent concerned

Type

policy activist

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • government regulation
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

sustainability public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What incentives can align profit with sustainability?
  • How to balance short‑term loss with long‑term gain?
A Different Perspective

Economic pressures may resist change.

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