[Verse 1]
With no regret
Can’t keep your secret
Your feet you drag
But the cat is out of the bag
[Chorus]
The whole world knows what goes
Where money spent went
What went wrong, same old song
[Bridge]
Everyone, everywhere aware
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]
[Verse 2]
With much regret
Look at our debt
That rising tide
We just cannot hide
[Chorus]
The whole world knows what goes
Where money spent went
What went wrong, same old song
[Bridge]
Everyone, everywhere aware
A SCIENCE NOTE
Global warming has inflicted irreversible damage on our environment, a consensus echoed by nearly all scientists. Indeed, climate change poses a profound challenge. Our planet is witnessing conditions that increasingly jeopardize human habitation. The critical question now is whether we can adapt swiftly enough.
Earth’s Current Climate Status
“We’ve entered the Age of Loss and Damage, but we’re just at the start. What we are seeing already just makes you want to cry,” expressed Dr. Christopher Trisos from the University of Cape Town in a recent BBC interview (MP3 Format). He highlighted the inevitability of loss and damage but emphasized that there are significant measures we can take to mitigate it.
In the 20th century, the Earth’s surface temperature averaged 13.9℃. However, in the first weeks of July 2023, the global average temperature surged to 17℃, marking a concerning shift. The question arises: Can humans endure temperatures greater than 3℃? The answer is a grim “probably not long,” as such extremes have never been experienced by humanity before.
September 6, 2023, marked a dire warning from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, following the World Meteorological Organization’s report on the hottest Northern Hemisphere summer in human history. Guterres stated, “The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting,” emphasizing the severity of the situation.
Climate breakdown, the most alarming development, occurs when feedback loops are triggered, and tipping points are crossed. This leads to the extinction of plants, the disappearance of carbon sinks, and an exponential acceleration of Earth’s temperature. The consequences are dire, with the potential disappearance of vital resources like food, fresh water, and breathable air, likely followed by catastrophic impacts on human survival.