Thus The New York Times today. “The pledges to battle climate change would still allow the world to heat up to a level that scientists say is likely to produce catastrophes ranging from food shortages to widespread extinctions,” explains the newspaper. But, of course. What else could be expected at this juncture? A miracle? Regardless of the pledges, for they would remain nothing but pledges come what may, climate change cannot be stopped any longer. The only question is when will catastrophes come along and start piling up one on top of another, including wars that humans cannot possibly avoid when the going gets tough. Or have they started already? Actually, is there any other way to understand the refugee crisis that has been gripping Europe the last few months? Both Africa and Asia are in dire straits. America is not far behind, either, for South America is also in ever-greater trouble. The only mystery here is the growing disinterest in climate change. Articles like this one are of no interest to the majority of readers, and it remains to be seen how much longer will newspapers of renown keep offering them. In a few short years, they will disappear altogether, I would guess. Why pester poor folks with topics that are way beyond their prowess, anyway?