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The Adam Smith Institute contrasts two 2050 scenarios: one pursuing fracking, North Sea gas and small modular reactors for domestic, firm power; the other pursuing net zero with wind and solar, arguing the choices compound over 25 years.
Argues that blaming capitalism for environmental harm is misplaced, criticising a new book for using an irrelevant example. Calls for reversing supply‑chain analysis and policies to cut car use and sprawl, promote compact batteries and other practical measures.
Argues energy will be very cheap by 2050 if technology-driven costs fall, and recent UK price rises reflect gas’s role as the marginal generator and added levies — gas supplied 40% of generation in 2021 but set wholesale price an estimated 97% of the time.
Argues that net zero does not require eliminating flying; as other sectors decarbonise aviation’s share of emissions will rise, but net zero permits persistent emitting activities offset by removals or reductions elsewhere. Notes Heathrow passenger forecast: 299m (2025) to 491m (2050).
A commentary argues critics who say faith in technological fixes for climate change reduces support for lifestyle and societal changes are committing petitio principii, because they assume without proof that broad consumption shifts are necessarily required alongside tech solutions.