Too soon rich, too late smart

The New York Times has an article by Stanley Reed and Sara Hamdan about the Middle East, titled
Despite Climate Concerns, OPEC Plans to Keep Pumping Oil While It Can:

Some members, including the United Arab Emirates, have acknowledged that they need to diversify and wean themselves from an oil-rich diet.

Rico says they better do something soon, before we figure out solar power and tell them to go fuck themselves...