And how/when is that going to happen?

You have a lot of miners with powers they want to use to cipher off money of us using the system, just like any banker does.
It was the whole purpose of BTC not to happen.

Thing is, we don't need miners. We don't need the pollution they provide.

It's like driving a t-ford. Unless anyone of you do that.. I guess your actions speak louder than your words.
BTC is cool, but still a dinosaur.