The damage can still be reduced. It's not binary even if we're not in great shape. Every 0.1C matters. Our policy decisions still matter. Just because we're likely to miss earlier targets doesn't mean there isn't a difference between something like 2.2C and 3C
This whole sentiment that "it's over" is one large emitters actively promote to try to stop people from acting. Don't play into their hands. Doomerism is wielded as a tool to demobilize people. Powerful people want you not to act for a reason - because they fear we can still make progress
Note that this article is not about the US