Climate Quote by Scott Pruitt
“The 'environmental left' tells us that, though we have natural resources like natural gas and oil and coal, and though we can feed the world, we should keep those things in the ground, put up fences, and be about prohibition.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Energy Policy, United States Department of the Interior, 2017
The speaker argues that environmentalists favor keeping fossil fuels underground and imposing strict bans despite the ability to meet global food needs with those resources.
In simple terms: Environmentalists want to ban fossil fuel extraction even though resources could feed the world.
Key Takeaway
Consider balanced energy policies that address both climate and resource needs.
Themes
environmental policy
energy
resource management
politics
climate change
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
environmental
controversial
When to use this quote
- government policy
- public debate
- energy planning
- climate negotiations
Key Concepts
sustainability
regulation
energy security
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we meet energy demands without harming the climate?
- What alternatives exist to outright bans?
A Different Perspective
The viewpoint may overlook long‑term ecological damage and climate risks.
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