Believe Quote by Sandra Steingraber
“I have come to believe that extracting natural gas from shale using the newish technique called hydrofracking is the environmental issue of our time. And I think you should, too.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental Advocacy Talk, 2015
The quote argues that hydraulic fracturing for natural gas is the most pressing environmental problem today and urges others to share this view.
In simple terms: Hydrofracking is a major environmental threat today.
Recognize and act on the risks of fracking.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- community activism
- energy planning
- public health assessments
- environmental education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports the urgency of fracking risks?
- How can societies balance energy needs with environmental protection?
The claim may overlook benefits of natural gas as a transition fuel and regional economic impacts.