This is not helpful.
1989, AP: "Entire nations could be wiped off the face of the earth by rising sea levels ... by the year 2000."
2000, The Independent: Quoted a scientist saying that in just a few years, the UK could have a 'hothouse climate' by
2008, with 'monsoon conditions' and summer temperatures reaching 135°F.
2004, The Guardian: "Major European cities will be sunk beneath rising seas as Britain is plunged into a 'Siberian' climate by 2020."
2005, The Pentagon: A report suggested that by 2020, climate change effects could include massive droughts, leading to famine and sparking global conflicts over resources.
2006, Al Gore: "The North Pole will be ice-free in the summer by 2013 because of man-made global warming."
2007, Dr. James Hansen: Warned that unless drastic measures to reduce greenhouse gases were taken within the next 10 years (by 2017), the Earth would reach a point of no return, leading to severe climate impacts like the rapid melting of polar ice caps.
2008, Prince Charles: Stated there were only 96 months left to save the world from climate change, setting a deadline for action around 2016.
And John Kerry talking "we're looking at the largest economic opportunity...."
Bonus discussion that predicts (in 2022) what's going to happen in 2024 with the election because of liberals... Nailed that one.