The Antidote to the Apocalypse

When I envision the energy system of 2050, what do I see? A system that looks a lot like today’s—only better:

• Electricity is emissions free, through a combination of nuclear power and emissions-captured generation.

• Pipelines across North America are moving low- and no-carbon liquids and gases for fuels and feedstocks.

• Transportation is dominated by a diver…