Sadly, I don't think this is hyperbole. On a more positive note, maybe we can stave off the long-term effects if we're able to develop and deploy a world-wide

Sadly, I don't think this is hyperbole. On a more positive note, maybe we can stave off the long-term effects if we're able to develop and deploy a world-wide carbon capture technology. We are living in the Anthropocene after all!