We are in the Age of Humans - the Anthropocene.
Our new article (open access) shows how even with a moderate future emissions scenario, global temperature will still be elevated by 3-4°C in the year 3000!
Lifetime of our CO2 in the air is that long.
https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2025EF007730
Three scenarios discussed in our article illustrate the choices and risks we face. I'd say: let's aim for the green one.
We still have a choice, and are not yet destined to bequeath a much less habitable planet to future generations. Our children and grandchildren deserve a fair chance.