Doomed, Unless Quotes

“From an ethical perspective, economic instruments are preferable to prohibitions. When governments use economic instruments, it does not mean that households or industries do not make reductions; they will have to choose among numerous actions to reduce emissions.”
― Luc Gagnon, Doomed, Unless: How Climate Change and Political Correctness will Destroy Modern Civilization

“Because of climate change and other issues, households with numerous cars will need to change their lifestyle and probably take public transit. But politicians, to be politically correct, do not want to mention this obvious fact. As a result, they support the electrification of individual vehicles, which require batteries. There is a more efficient technology to electrify transportation for linear services: direct overhead lines.”
― Luc Gagnon, Doomed, Unless: How Climate Change and Political Correctness will Destroy Modern Civilization

“We should not forget another major issue related to heating or cooling buildings: many of them are deficient from an efficiency perspective. They often have poor quality windows and doors, or low insulation in walls and ceilings. In warm climates, many buildings do not have insulation at all. Many countries do not understand the benefits of insulation when it is very hot, to keep a house cool, and to reduce air conditioning needs.”
― Luc Gagnon, Doomed, Unless: How Climate Change and Political Correctness will Destroy Modern Civilization