- Cold-Hard-Heat-0.mp3
- Cold-Hard-Heat-0.mp4
- Cold-Hard-Heat-I.mp3
- Cold-Hard-Heat-I.mp4
- Cold-Hard-Heat-Interlude.mp3
- Cold-Hard-Heat-opening.mp3
[Intro]
Who lacks…
Cold hard facts?
Do you think you can beat
The heat?
[Verse 1]
Shouldn’t be surprising
The temperature is rising
Due to increased gases
Amassed from the masses
[Chorus]
Who lacks cold hard facts
(Do you think you can beat the heat)
Who can try to deny
(We’re all going to fry)
[Bridge]
Melting ice
(Rising sea levels)
Gonna pay the price
(As our climate dishevels)
[Verse 2]
Extreme weather events
Sure represents
An obvious thesis
On our dying species
[Chorus]
Who lacks cold hard facts
(Do you think you can beat the heat)
Who can try to deny
(We’re all going to fry)
[Bridge]
Melting ice
(Rising sea levels)
Gonna pay the price
(As our climate dishevels)
[Chorus]
Who lacks cold hard facts
(Do you think you can beat the heat)
Who can try to deny
(We’re all going to fry)
[Bridge]
Melting ice
(Rising sea levels)
Gonna pay the price
(As our climate dishevels)
[Outro]
Yet with all we know
(Here we go….)
A SCIENCE NOTE
The basic cold hard facts about global warming are well-established in the scientific community, based on overwhelming evidence from a wide range of studies. Key points include:
- Rising Temperatures: Global average temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C (2.2°F) since the late 19th century, primarily due to human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels. This warming is contributing to more frequent and intense heatwaves and shifts in climate patterns worldwide (NASA, IPCC).
- Increased Greenhouse Gases: The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) in the atmosphere has reached unprecedented levels due to human activities. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere, creating the greenhouse effect that warms the planet (IPCC).
- Melting Ice and Rising Sea Levels: Ice sheets and glaciers are melting at an accelerating rate, contributing to rising sea levels. Since 1900, global sea levels have risen by about 20 cm (8 inches), and this rate is increasing. This threatens coastal communities and ecosystems (NASA, NOAA).
- Ocean Warming and Acidification: The world’s oceans have absorbed much of the excess heat, with the top 100 meters warming by about 0.33°C since 1969. Additionally, the absorption of CO2 is making oceans more acidic, which harms marine life, especially corals and shellfish (NOAA, IPCC).
- Extreme Weather Events: The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts are increasing. These events are exacerbated by higher temperatures and altered atmospheric conditions. For example, stronger hurricanes are linked to warmer sea surface temperatures (NASA, IPCC).
- Biodiversity Loss: Global warming is disrupting ecosystems and habitats, leading to the loss of biodiversity. Species unable to adapt quickly enough to changing climates are at risk of extinction (IPCC, WWF).
- Human Health and Agriculture: Global warming is linked to worsening air quality, more frequent heatwaves, and the spread of infectious diseases. It also affects crop yields, potentially leading to food insecurity and economic instability in vulnerable regions (WHO, FAO).
These facts are supported by multiple lines of evidence, including direct measurements, climate models, and historical data. The scientific consensus is that urgent action is needed to mitigate these effects, primarily by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources.