Comment by ethersteeds

I interpreted his "optimism that we will fix this" as the continuation of his lifelong practice of science communication in service of ecosystem preservation. I believe he grasps that people are far more motivated by having a positive vision to run towards than by a negative one to flee.

In that, I think he's being incredibly strategic with his voice in what he knows are his final years. He could leave us saying "everything is fucked, you absolute idiots", but what is there for us to do then besides lie down in the mud?

Instead he's signing off with "We have come so far, I wish I could witness the spectacular recovery you're all about to usher into being!"

Gentle parenting the apocalypse. What a legend.