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“Our children will work in energy tomorrow - they just won't work in fossil fuels, in the meantime, for social justice, economic justice and stability, we need ... negotiated, planned outcomes that people can touch at both the national and industry and enterprise level.” quote by Sharan Burrow
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“Our children will work in energy tomorrow - they just won't work in fossil fuels, in the meantime, for social justice, economic justice and stability, we need ... negotiated, planned outcomes that people can touch at both the national and industry and enterprise level.”

Sharan Burrow

About This Quote

Source Speech: International Labour Organization, 2020

Future work will shift from fossil fuels; planned, equitable energy transition is needed now.

In simple terms: Energy work will change; plan transition.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for just energy policies.

Themes

environment justice economics

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

activist inspirational

When to use this quote

  • government legislation
  • corporate strategy
  • community projects

Key Concepts

sustainable development policy planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can workers influence energy policy?
  • What safeguards ensure justice?
A Different Perspective

Transition may face political resistance.

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