Don't worry. If he doesn't meet the "crucial deadlines", the MSM will ask for an extension so that he can meet them in his second administration. /s
I did find it curious to be hearing about this "no polar ice cap in 2013") prediction right as Milhous is set to begin his first term, which will take us through 2012. Expect this to be a major campaign issue if the economy is not booming, and Russia, Columbia, Iran, South Korea, Pakistan, and assorted terrorists are not playing nice by then.
You're right, it's no big deal. It's like asking for an extension from the IRS on 4/15.
Was this supposed to be a news article? It reads like an editorial column. C'mon, ticking time bomb? Puh-leaze!