Woah, oh
Woah, oh, oh
[Verse 1]
I’ll never get use to the hazy days (hazy days)
Blame humans for their crazy ways (crazy ways)
The atmosphere sure ain’t clear (I fear)
Hold those near dear (it’s clear)
[Bridge]
The jig is up
[Break]
Musical chairs
And there’s not one there
[Bridge]
… to sit… oh, shhhh
[Break]
Hit!
[Chorus]
Oh, the jig is up
Your half-filled cup
Now plain to see…
… empty.
Yup, the jig is up
[Instrumental, Hammond B3, Drum Fills]
[Verse 2]
I’ll never get use to fire in the sky (but why)
Do you even need to ask me why (we’re gonna die)
The atmosphere sure ain’t clear (I fear)
Hold those near dear (it’s clear)
[Bridge]
The jig is up
[Break]
Musical chairs
And there’s not one there
[Bridge]
… to sit… oh, shhhh
[Break]
Hit!
[Chorus]
Oh, the jig is up
Your half-filled cup
Now plain to see…
… empty.
Yup, the jig is up
[Instrumental, Hammond B3, Drum Fills]
[Verse 3]
I’ll never get use to these degrees (Jeez)
Oh won’t you stop, I’m begging please (please)
The atmosphere sure ain’t clear (I fear)
Hold those near dear (it’s clear)
[Bridge]
The jig is up
[Break]
Musical chairs
And there’s not one there
[Bridge]
… to sit… oh, shhhh
[Break]
Hit!
[Chorus]
Oh, the jig is up
Your half-filled cup
Now plain to see…
… empty.
Yup, the jig is up
[Outro]
Oh, the jig is up
Your half-filled cup
Now plain to see…
… empty.
[End]
A SCIENCE LESSON
Humans emit greenhouse gases in various ways, some of which may seem unusual or unexpected. Here are a few examples:
- Landfills: When organic waste decomposes in landfills, it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. This methane is released into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
- Rice Cultivation: In flooded rice paddies, anaerobic conditions cause microbes to produce methane as a byproduct of decomposition. This methane is then released into the atmosphere.
- Livestock: Ruminant animals like cows and sheep produce methane during digestion, which is released through belching and flatulence. Large-scale livestock farming contributes significantly to methane emissions.
- Biomass Burning: Burning of biomass, such as agricultural residues, wood, and other organic matter, releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
- Permafrost Thawing: As permafrost thaws due to global warming, it releases large amounts of methane and carbon dioxide that have been trapped for thousands of years, further exacerbating climate change.
These emissions can contribute to a wildfire feedback loop in the following ways:
- Drier Conditions: Increased greenhouse gas emissions lead to higher temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns, resulting in drier conditions in many regions. Dry vegetation becomes more susceptible to ignition, increasing the likelihood of wildfires.
- Increased Fire Frequency and Intensity: Wildfires release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. As more wildfires occur due to drier conditions, the amount of greenhouse gases released increases, contributing to further warming and creating a feedback loop.
- Altered Land Cover: Large wildfires can alter the landscape by destroying forests and other vegetation. This can lead to changes in land cover and land use, potentially affecting local climate patterns and further contributing to the conditions conducive to wildfires.
- Release of Stored Carbon: Wildfires can burn through organic matter stored in forests and soils, releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This additional carbon dioxide further amplifies the greenhouse effect, contributing to climate change.
Overall, human activities that emit greenhouse gases contribute to the conditions that fuel wildfires, creating a feedback loop that exacerbates climate change and its associated impacts. Addressing these emissions and mitigating their effects is crucial in reducing the risk of wildfires and combating climate change.