There is also that, if we can generate energy through other means, then it allows hydrocarbons to be used where they work best.
I will just give you a hypothetical world of my own to illustrate what I mean.
Nuclear power for the homes. Solar power for industrial uses, like in this article. Hydrocarbons for vehicles.
Or, if hydrocarbons have higher value than being used for fuel then would be better.
Creating an optimized world does not mean being a crazed environmentalist who thinks killing off 95% is necessary to bring balance.
I personally would like to see more research into using hydrogen. I’d love to have a hydrogen powered hot rod or muscle car, could make some awesome horsepower! Hah! Seriously, there is plenty of it, and it’s clean.
“Or, if hydrocarbons have higher value than being used for fuel then would be better.”
Like using hydrocarbons to make plastics?
Oh wait. Plastics of all kinds need to be recycled and “sustainable” or regulated out of existence. That’s another environmentalist program.
These goals are not science or even possible. It’s part of a death wish religion.