This is a Joke Right?

The Guardain “It may not rank as the most compelling reason to curb greenhouse gases, but reducing our emissions might just save humanity from a pre-emptive alien attack, scientists claim.

Watching from afar, extraterrestrial beings might view changes in Earth's atmosphere as symptomatic of a civilisation growing out of control – and take drastic action to keep us from becoming a more serious threat, the researchers explain.”

I guess this is what my taxes are paying for? You’d think the massive budget cuts for NASA would force them to focus on the important issues but I guess not. I am permanently indebted to the fine folks at NASA for inventing the microwave oven (how else would I be able to instantly enjoy a meal thats frozen on the outside and white hot on the inside?) but this is ridiculous.  What’s next if we don’t curb greenhouse gas emissions is Santa gonna stop bringing children gifts on Christmas?