[Intro]
Hmmm… what?
Let me think about that
[Verse 1]
How thought provoking
Mind embers stoking
Let’s blast this fire
Higher
[Chorus]
Some serious consideration
In all of us, admiration
Strive to stay alive
And thrive
[Bridge]
Strive n’ thrive
Alive
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]
[Verse 1]
How thought provoking
Mind embers stoking
Let’s blast this fire
Higher
[Chorus]
Some serious consideration
In all of us, admiration
Strive to stay alive
And thrive
[Bridge]
Strive n’ thrive
Alive
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]
[Verse 2]
What have we done
With all we’ve won
The universe
Is universal
We’re one
[Chorus]
Some serious consideration
In all of us, admiration
Strive to stay alive
And thrive
[Bridge]
Strive n’ thrive
Alive
[Instrumental, Saxophone, Bass]
[Bridge]
This place in space
Fortunate to grace
Why lay it to waste?
(Taste? Disgrace.)
[Chorus]
Some serious consideration
In all of us, admiration
Strive to stay alive
And thrive
[Outro]
Strive n’ thrive
And stayin’ live
A SCIENCE NOTE
Chaos theory provides a framework for understanding the inherent complexity, sensitivity, and unpredictability of climate systems, including the redistribution of thermal energy. The interconnectedness of various factors and the nonlinear interactions within the Earth’s climate contribute to the intricate patterns observed in thermal energy distribution on a global scale. Climate models use principles from chaos theory to simulate these dynamic interactions.
Perhaps the most important factor impacting our climate is us. The biggest influence on climate change is the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere, primarily driven by human activities. The largest drivers of human induced climate change include: burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and land use, industrial processes, agriculture, waste management, and use of fluorinated gases.
Human induced climate change is an exponential component of an unordered system (chaos theory). Chaos theory plays a role in understanding the dynamics and potential unpredictability of social-ecological systems’ impact on climate change. Social-ecological systems encompass the interconnectedness of human societies and the ecosystems they are part of, and their behavior is influenced by a myriad of factors, including human activities, policies, resource use, and environmental changes. Chaos theory contributes insights into the complexity, sensitivity to initial conditions, and potential nonlinearities within these systems. Incorporating chaos theory into forecasting models for social-ecological systems helps researchers and policymakers recognize the limitations of linear thinking and deterministic approaches. Embracing complexity and uncertainty can lead to more robust and adaptive strategies for addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change within the context of human societies and ecosystems.
* Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels.
What Can I Do?
There are numerous actions you can take to contribute to saving the planet. Each person bears the responsibility to minimize pollution, discontinue the use of fossil fuels, reduce consumption, and foster a culture of love and care. The Butterfly Effect illustrates that a small change in one area can lead to significant alterations in conditions anywhere on the globe. Hence, the frequently heard statement that a fluttering butterfly in China can cause a hurricane in the Atlantic. Be a butterfly and affect the world.