I do not think lifestyle is going to be the big culprit when looking back, but rather money. Nations prioritize costs over emissions when it comes to generating power. Most home owners prioritize short term costs over long term gains that comes with lower emissions. It not much of a lifestyle choice to burn coals for power or use inefficient heaters, but it is a economical choice.

My hope is not on the next generation to be less willing to sacrifice the environment for short term economical gain. If I got any hope left it will be that politicians figure out how to farm tax money by targeting those that pollute, knowing that they can do so safely because they got popular support.