Bridge Quote by Tom Steyer
“Only when the oil and gas industry has taken full account of, and responsibility for, the impacts of exploring for and extracting fossil fuels can we engage in a serious and worthy evaluation of whether fracking can indeed provide a bridge to a sustainable energy future.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Forum, 2022
The industry must fully acknowledge and take responsibility for environmental impacts before assessing fracking’s role in a sustainable energy transition.
In simple terms: Industry accountability precedes evaluation of fracking as a bridge to sustainability.
Key Takeaway
Demand full responsibility before judging fracking.
Themes
environmental responsibility
energy transition
industry accountability
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
policy
environmental
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- environmental impact studies
- energy investment decisions
- public hearings
- corporate reporting
Key Concepts
sustainability
risk assessment
energy policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure transparent reporting?
- What alternatives exist if fracking is limited?
A Different Perspective
Industry may resist full disclosure, delaying progress.
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