You're absolutely right that this is definitely a cause for concern and it is different than other times where there was a fear of the world ending. It was not my intention to undermine the seriousness of the situation.
I don't think, however, that the message of "the world is definitely going to end" is helpful. The message should be "this is what we can do to save it". We should be hopeful, but not complacent.
Keep up the good work though!