I don't see the prediction of humanity's immediate extinction on the front pages of these organizations. From what I have gathered, their perspective, like mine, is that these challenges are substantial, but surmountable. And we can all contribute.
As I see it, the best thing anyone can do right now is to convince their friends and relatives that nuclear energy is safe and necessary; that will buy us a lot of time.
I agree on nuclear. But, you will not see a government agency predicting imminent doom. They’re constrained by politicians not to do so. The individual scientists, however, are more grim.
I can’t find it, but I read an article of some of the top climate researchers in Australia basically planning to abandon the country for themselves and their children.
Just the other day, there was an article here where the world’s leading coral expert was saying unequivocally that almost all the world’s coral will die within our lifetime (it sounds like he expected more like 10-20, though he wasn’t specific). He noted that 25-33% of ALL ocean species have part of their lifecycle in this coral.
We're past the tipping point to run away warming according to some reputable climate scientists. Im not saying we can't reverse it but we're not even attempting to at the moment beyond half hearted deals like the Paris climate accord.
These challenges are technically surmounted but politically insurmountable.
Which means that you may have the cure, but no one will be able to afford it.
The western style/modern life is not compatible with the planet, and our economy depends on massive growth being realized - if only to service our debts and loans.
Our biosphere is dying under the weight of just the past few years, with only a small fraction of the world enjoying a first world living standard.
Someone has to tell everyone that the party is over, and that they wont be getting that better life after all.
