One needs it only long enough to tide us (humanity) over till we have viable alternative shoe-in solutions. Without that, turning on a dime away from hydrocarb

One needs it only long enough to tide us (humanity) over till we have viable alternative shoe-in solutions. Without that, turning on a dime away from hydrocarbons toward renewables only will inflict lots of damage to progress and people in both rich and poor countries as well. We need an intermediate solution to attenuate the impact of hydrocarbons while we transition to alternative energy sources gracefully. Lots people who advocate for the "bandage tear-off" fix are those who envision being able to withstand the consequences of such a choice. (Oh, I'll telecommute, I'll take the train, I'll get geothermal, I'll move to a mild climate, etc.) Most people don't have the above choices.