claim: He claimed the planet is running a ’fever’ and the prognosis is that it is apt to get much worse.
evidence: Prognosis ( Greek : προγνωσις fore-knowing, foreseeing ) is a medical term for predicting the likely or expected development of a disease, including whether the signs and symptoms will improve or worsen ( and how quickly ) or remain stable over time; expectations of quality of life, such as the ability to carry out daily activities; the potential for complications and associated health issues; and the likelihood of survival ( including life expectancy ).