Because oil is the only source of energy we have, right? Things like nuclear energy, geo-thermal, hydro, wind and solar don't exist. And there's no chance of

Because oil is the only source of energy we have, right? Things like nuclear energy, geo-thermal, hydro, wind and solar don't exist. And there's no chance of creating a technology that allows us to produce even more power, say, nuclear fusion... Regardless, I did mention an 'idyllic' future. Obviously we'll be burning fossil fuel for the immediate future.