LYRICS
We’re leaking gas
(Leaking gas in mass)
This can not last
(Better do something… do something fast)
It will not pass
It’ll linger and trigger our class
Breakdown of order
Social decay
Crossing the border
Enter dismay
Soothsayers and prayers save the day
No way?
Fouling the air
(Just look up there)
Fueling despair
(Just poke… rile the bear)
It will not pass
It’ll linger and trigger our class
Breakdown of order
Social decay
Crossing the border
Enter dismay
Soothsayers and prayers save the day
No way?
Spewing out fumes
(Does an ass assume)
Begging for doom
(Our future looms)
It will not pass
It’ll linger and trigger our class
Breakdown of order
Social decay
Crossing the border
Enter dismay
Soothsayers and prayers save the day
No way?
- Leaking-Gas-Part-I.mp3 (unplugged to conserve energy)
- Leaking-Gas-Part-II.mp3
- Leaking-Gas-Part-II-Instrumental.mp3
- Leaking-Gas-LH-Casio-WK-3500.MID (Left Hand / also controlled Korg PS60)
- Leaking-Gas-RH-Yamaha-PSR-740.MID (Right Hand / also controlled microKorg and miniNOVA vocorder)
riffs: e f f# g / g f# f e
Chords: G / G E / C D G / E / E G / C D G; Part II @ 137 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar, Ibanez RG-Series (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)
ABOUT THE SONG
How are humans leaking greenhouse gases and how long do the gases stay in the atmosphere?
Humans contribute to the release of greenhouse gases through various activities, primarily related to the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial processes, and certain agricultural practices. Here are some major sources:
- Burning of Fossil Fuels: The combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas for energy production, is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. This includes power plants, transportation (cars, trucks, planes), and industrial facilities.
- Deforestation: Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) during photosynthesis, acting as a natural carbon sink. Deforestation, the clearing of forests for agriculture or other purposes, reduces the number of trees available to absorb CO2, leading to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
- Industrial Processes: Certain industrial activities release greenhouse gases. For example, the production of cement generates carbon dioxide, and certain chemical processes release gases like methane (CH4).
- Agriculture: Agricultural practices, such as rice cultivation and livestock farming, can produce methane. Additionally, the use of synthetic fertilizers can lead to the release of nitrous oxide (N2O), another potent greenhouse gas.
As for the longevity of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, it varies depending on the specific gas. Here are some approximate lifetimes:
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2): CO2 is the most prevalent greenhouse gas and has a long atmospheric lifetime. While some CO2 is absorbed by natural processes, a significant portion remains in the atmosphere for hundreds to thousands of years.
- Methane (CH4): Methane has a shorter lifetime compared to CO2, lasting about 12 years in the atmosphere. However, it is a much more potent greenhouse gas on a per-molecule basis.
- Nitrous Oxide (N2O): N2O has a longer atmospheric lifetime than methane, lasting around 121 years. It is also a potent greenhouse gas.
Human induced climate change is an exponential component of an unordered system (chaos theory). That means global warming is accelerating at a rapid rate in a complex way.
What now?
From 2016-2022, this section was dedicated to hope and optimism; however, 2021 was a record year for greenhouse gas emissions. Then in 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine creating a global energy security crisis. Most countries chose to increase greenhouse gas emissions even further. Therefore, there is little to no hope. Currently, we have crossed the tipping point when human induced climate change triggers a chain reaction of feedback loops. In 2022, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) insisted there is “no credible pathway to 1.5℃ in place.”
The Earth will exceed 1.5℃ (average global surface temperature over the surface of the earth for ten years) by the 2040’s and a societal collapse will ensue. For the most part, the Earth will be uninhabitable for humans by 2070 UNLESS immediate action is taken. UPDATE: Since writing this in 2021, there is enough data to conclude 1.5℃ will be breached a decade earlier. In October 2023, the Imperial College of London published a study that concludes 1.5℃ will be reached by 2030 at our current rate of emissions. The average temperature for 2023 was +1.4℃ with September’s average +1.7℃ and parts of July at +3℃.
— from The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment
What Can I Do?
There are plenty of things you can do to help save the planet. Stop using fossil fuels. Consume less. Love more. Here is a list of additional actions you can take.