The “Damn Age”

By admin | Published: September 19, 2024

[Break]
Did we plan it
For the planet

[Verse 1]
Do we understand
That the very land
Upon which we stand
Has fallen ill
As we try to kill
(Kill, kill, kill)

[Chorus]
Yet, still
Freewill
Brings on the damage
Yes, we’ll
Instill
Things of the “Damn Age”

[Bridge]
We can foretell
While ringing the bell
Bringing on our hell

[Verse 2]
We must understand
That the we command
Land on which we stand
With ill will
Pleasure in the kill
(Kill, kill, kill)

[Chorus]
Yet, still
Freewill
Brings on the damage
Yes, we’ll
Instill
Things of the “Damn Age”

[Bridge]
We can foretell
While ringing the bell
Bringing on our hell

[Chorus]
Yet, still
Freewill
Brings on the damage
Yes, we’ll
Instill
Things of the “Damn Age”

[Outro]
We can foretell
While ringing the bell
Bringing on our hell

A SCIENCE NOTE

The Age of Loss and Damage
Humans will experience greater loss and damage to life and quality of life from air pollution, decreasing supply of potable water, extreme weather events, disease, and other adverse health outcomes. The greatest short term climate change risk to human health is deadly humid heat (wet-bulb temperature). The greatest damage to the your habitat is violent rain. In September of 2024, I asked Sidd, “Are you starting to think wildfires are the most significant threat, or is violent rain still reigning at #1?” Sidd replied, “Well, I never thought I’d see Canada burn. The smoke in the eastern U.S. is currently coming from the Amazon, and Ohio is in severe drought.”

A warmer world will present widespread challenges across many aspects of food-energy-water security and economic development. Infrastructure including roads, bridges, sewer and water plants will become unsustainable. Personal property will suffer loss and damage as homeowners’ insurance and flood insurance become increasingly difficult to obtain. Storm surges in Florida are an example. Parts of the coastline have seen sea levels rise over 14-20 feet in the last decade. Although the storm surge was only for hours, you wouldn’t want to live there during those hours. Not to mention, the frequency of these extreme weather events is rising exponentially. Thus, our recommendation to evacuate Florida now (i.e. Managed Retreat). The billions of dollars spent to rebuild after Hurricane Ida will all be for naught. Allowing building there will needlessly endanger property and lives. Parts of the world have already seen storm surges of 40 feet. We expect most North American coastlines will see sea levels rise, if only temporarily, by 20-40 feet this century. All real estate is at risk from climate change.

The environmental changes and uncertainties associated with climate change can contribute to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Almost all survivors of climate-related disasters suffer from mental distress and experience PTSD. Of those who have not experienced climate disasters, over two-thirds of U.S. adults (68%) report having climate change anxiety.

Loss and damage litigation against oil companies and governments is set to transform global economics and become a key driving force in tackling the climate crisis.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the The End “Of the Line“

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Primitive Dance

By admin | Published: September 19, 2024

[Intro]
Are you taking a stance?
[Break]
Primitive dance

[Verse]
The opinions swing
Not knowing a thing
The average Joe
Not in the know

[Bridge]
Screaming,
“Go! Go! Go!”
(Bring on the woe)
Ohh, ohh
(Woe no)

[Break]
Primitive dance
[Chorus]
Are you taking a stance?
(Primitive dance)
Dance!
F-romance
(You ain’t gotta chance)
Dance!
(Primitive dance)

[Verse]
The opinions swing
Not knowing a thing
The average Joe
Not in the know

[Bridge]
Screaming,
“Go! Go! Go!”
(Bring on the woe)
Ohh, ohh
(Woe no)

[Break]
Primitive dance
[Chorus]
Are you taking a stance?
(Primitive dance)
Dance!

[Outro[
F-romance
(You ain’t gotta chance)
Dance! (Primitive dance)

A SCIENCE NOTE
The U.S. is among the least prepared nations, with the highest percentage of climate deniers. Political inaction exacerbates the problem, particularly as the Republican Party often dismisses climate change as a fabricated issue while advocating for increased fossil fuel production. Ironically, human industrial activities are a primary cause of climate change. Despite some progress under President Biden, the U.S. remains the world’s largest producer of oil and gas, with both major political parties favoring emergency disaster funding over proactive climate prevention measures.

Unfortunately, that’s the reality. The root of the problem lies with us — the people. Government officials simply reflect our choices. Until consumer demands become more socially responsible, we’ll continue to get exactly what we want — and deserve. Each person bears the responsibility to minimize pollution, discontinue the use of fossil fuels, reduce consumption, and foster a culture of love and care. Only then can we drive the collective action needed to address the climate crisis and build a sustainable future.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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Uprising of the Fall

By admin | Published: September 19, 2024

[Verse 1]
All fall down (pin drop)
Not a sound (pin drop)
No reason is found in the rhyme
(At this time)
The season for treason
(Of mankind)

[Bridge]
All fall down (is going ’round)
All fall down (is coming ’round)

[Chorus]
Elevate uprising of the fall
Doesn’t make much sense at all
Can you hear
(the fear of fear)
Draw near

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Organ, Bass, Drum Fills]
All fall down (is going ’round)
All fall down (is coming ’round)

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]
All fall down (pin prick)
Nothing sound (pin prick)
No reason is found in the crime
(At this time)
The season for treason
(Of mankind)

[Bridge]
All fall down (is going ’round)
All fall down (is coming ’round)

[Chorus]
Elevate uprising of the fall
Doesn’t make much sense at all
Can you hear
(the fear of fear)
Draw near

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Organ, Bass, Drum Fills]
All fall down (is going ’round)
All fall down (is coming ’round)

[Breakdown]
[Instrumental]
All fall down (is going ’round)
All fall down (is coming ’round)
Round n’ round
(and round)
Coming (going)
Down

[Chorus]
Elevate uprising of the fall
Doesn’t make much sense at all
Can you hear
(the fear of fear)
Draw near

[Outro]
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]
All fall down (is going ’round)
All fall down (is coming ’round)

A SCIENCE NOTE
Current Status: Climate Breakdown
Climate breakdown, the most alarming phase of climate change, occurs when feedback loops are triggered and critical tipping points are crossed, leading to irreversible environmental damage. This cascade effect accelerates the extinction of plant species, the collapse of carbon sinks, and an exponential rise in global temperatures. The consequences are dire, threatening the availability of essential resources like food, fresh water, and breathable air — ultimately putting human survival at risk.

In October 2023, the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that September’s average global temperature soared to 16.38°C, breaking the previous record set in 2020 by 0.5°C. Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo described these findings as “mind-blowing,” highlighting the severe impacts on ecosystems and human life, including the destruction of infrastructure, agriculture, and critical natural assets. “What we are observing are not just new extremes but a sustained pattern of record-breaking conditions, clearly demonstrating the worsening climate crisis,” Buontempo stated.

By January 2024, the Earth had already experienced an alarming annual average temperature increase of over 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This rise continued into February, with temperatures soaring to 1.77°C above pre-industrial averages — centuries ahead of previous projections. The urgency to mitigate climate change has never been more evident.

In May 2024, a significant update revealed through tree ring analysis that the average temperature in 2023 had increased by 2.07°C, further emphasizing the rapid and dangerous acceleration of climate change and its profound impacts on ecosystems worldwide.

A report by the USDA and the U.S. Forest Service found that the risk of wildfires has been drastically underestimated. The updated model concluded that wildfires pose a high risk to one-third of all U.S. residents and buildings. “We’re more accurately reflecting climate changes that we’ve seen in the last few years,” said Kelly Pohl, associate director at the nonprofit Headwaters Economics, which released the findings with the Forest Service.

On June 6, 2024, NOAA and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography announced that carbon dioxide levels are now accumulating in the atmosphere at an unprecedented rate. “Over the past year, we’ve seen record-breaking heat, ocean temperatures, and a relentless onslaught of extreme weather events, from heatwaves to wildfires,” stated NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. “Now, atmospheric CO2 levels are climbing faster than at any point in human history. These are clear warnings of the catastrophic impact of carbon pollution, and immediate, drastic cuts to fossil fuel use are essential.”

In July 2024, the Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed that Earth had experienced its hottest day ever recorded, breaking the record set just a year earlier in July 2023. ‘The most striking aspect is the persistent and increasing gap between the temperatures since July 2023 and all prior years,’ noted Copernicus scientists. This pattern indicates that the rapid acceleration of climate change is no longer an anomaly but has become the new, dangerous norm. The need for immediate global action to curb emissions and protect future generations is more urgent than ever.

A September 2024 report published in the journal Science concluded that a 9-day seismic event in September 2023 was triggered by the collapse of a Greenland glacier and mountain, resulting in a 200-meter tsunami. The initial shockwaves traveled from the Arctic to Antarctica within an hour. Trapped in a fjord, the tsunami generated recurring 90-second seismic events as the wave repeatedly bounced between the fjord’s walls.

* 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.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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Our Voice by Choice

By admin | Published: September 19, 2024

[Verse 1]
The citizens cast their vote
(Humanity’s held remote)
They holler with their dollar
(Vanity is to gloat)

[Break]
The predicament
Of less permanent
[Bridge]
Apparent

[Chorus]
Politicians we choose
To be our voice
If we cruise to lose
It’s by choice

[Verse 2]
The citizens cast their vote
(Insanity takes note)
They holler with their dollar
(Vanity floats the boat)

[Break]
The predicament
Of less permanent
[Bridge]
Apparent

[Chorus]
Politicians we choose
To be our voice
If we cruise to lose
It’s by choice

[Bridge]
The predicament
Of less permanent
Apparent
(Our voice)
(By choice)

[Outro
Our voice
By choice

A SCIENCE NOTE
The U.S. is among the least prepared nations, with the highest percentage of climate deniers. Political inaction exacerbates the problem, particularly as the Republican Party often dismisses climate change as a fabricated issue while advocating for increased fossil fuel production. Ironically, human industrial activities are a primary cause of climate change. Despite some progress under President Biden, the U.S. remains the world’s largest producer of oil and gas, with both major political parties favoring emergency disaster funding over proactive climate prevention measures.

In 2023, the U.S. experienced 28 major weather and climate-related disasters, each costing over a billion dollars. These events included hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms, and flooding, some causing economic damages of hundreds of billions of dollars. Compounding these challenges, in June 2024, the Supreme Court significantly curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority, limiting its ability to regulate emissions and enforce environmental standards — a severe blow to decades of progress.

The government’s actions reveal a troubling mix of ignorance and indifference, turning what were once “worst-case” climate predictions into our current “best-case” scenarios. Updated climate models, now incorporating social-ecological factors, project that global temperatures could rise by as much as 9°C within this century — a drastic increase compared to previous estimates of a 4°C rise over the next millennium. Such extreme warming could push the planet toward a critical “wet-bulb” temperature threshold, where heat and humidity exceed the human body’s capacity to cool itself, posing severe and potentially lethal health risks. The need for decisive and immediate action has never been more urgent as climate change continues to spiral beyond control.

Unfortunately, that’s the reality. The root of the problem lies with us — the people. Government officials simply reflect our choices. Until consumer demands become more socially responsible, we’ll continue to get exactly what we want — and deserve. Each person bears the responsibility to minimize pollution, discontinue the use of fossil fuels, reduce consumption, and foster a culture of love and care. Only then can we drive the collective action needed to address the climate crisis and build a sustainable future.

* 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.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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Winter of Discontent

By admin | Published: September 19, 2024

[Intro]
What will we be?

[Verse 1]
Are you near the end
… of your unhappiness
What message do you send
About your stubbornness?

[Bridge]
Is pessimism
In recession
As optimism
Comes into fashion

[Chorus]
Emerge
From the winter of discontent
Let’s urge
Negativity… circumvent

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Organ]
Positively be (we)
Honestly be (free)

[Verse 2]
Are you near the start
… of a loving heart
What message is meant
About being content?

[Bridge]
Is pessimism
In recession
As optimism
Comes into fashion

[Chorus]
Emerge
From the winter of discontent
Let’s urge
Negativity… circumvent

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Organ]
Positively be (we)
Honestly be (free)

[Outro]
What will we be?

Christmas Bonus

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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Violent Rain Drain

By admin | Published: September 18, 2024

[Intro]
We present: Violent
(Rain drain)
Rain drain
(Plain to see)
[Break]
Draining reality

[Verse 1]
It was dry (So dry)
I couldn’t cry (No, no cry)
Could forget how wet
It could get

[Chorus]
Don’t doubt the drought
Or insane rain
Cause you’re about
To find out
By the means
Of both extremes

[Bridge]
Violent rain drain
(Increased) Volatility
(Increased) Frequency
You’re about to see
Draining reality

[Verse 2]
No rain for weeks (low n’ weak)
So dry couldn’t speak (too weak)
Could forget how wet
It could get

[Chorus]
Don’t doubt the drought
Or insane rain
Cause you’re about
To find out
By the means
Of both extremes

[Bridge]
Violent rain drain
(Increased) Volatility
(Increased) Frequency
You’re about to see
Draining reality

[Chorus]
Don’t doubt the drought
Or insane rain
Cause you’re about
To find out
By the means
Of both extremes

[Bridge]
Violent rain drain
We represent: Violent
(Rain drain)
Rain drain
(Plain to see)
Draining reality

[Outro]
Draining reality
Right in front of me

A SCIENCE NOTE
Humans will experience greater loss and damage to life and quality of life from air pollution, decreasing supply of potable water, extreme weather events, disease, and other adverse health outcomes. The greatest short term climate change risk to human health is deadly humid heat (wet-bulb temperature). The greatest damage to the your habitat is violent rain.

In September of 2024, I asked Sidd, “Are you starting to think wildfires are the most significant threat, or is violent rain still reigning at #1?” Sidd replied, “Well, I never thought I’d see Canada burn. The smoke in the eastern U.S. is currently coming from the Amazon, and Ohio is in severe drought.”

* Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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And Her Next of Kin

By admin | Published: September 18, 2024

[Intro]
Grandma
(And her next of kin)
Stigma
(Is blowin’ in)
Better get goin’
On our way

[Verse 1]
They say
The storm brewing
Is headin’ this way
O.K.?
(It’s headed this way)
[Bridge]
Today
Is Ohhhhhh!
(Silent k, o(k)ay?)
Ohhhh (Oh, o(k)ay)

[Chorus]
Atmospheres’ rivers
(Delivers)
The air and sea
(Come to me)
Where the winds
(Have been)
Set us free
(Fleetingly)

[Verse 2]
Touche
The storm’s threwing
Caused dismay
O.K.
(The price you pay)
[Bridge]
Today
Is Ohhhhhh!
(Silent k, o(k)ay?)
Ohhhh (Oh, o(k)ay)

[Chorus]
Atmospheres’ rivers
(Delivers)
The air and sea
(Come to me)
Where the winds
(Have been)
Set us free
(Fleetingly)

[Chorus]
Atmospheres’ rivers
(Delivers)
The air and sea
(Come to me)
Where the winds
(Have been)
Set us free
(Fleetingly)

[Outro]
Today is…
(Silent k, o(k)ay?)
Ohhhh (Oh, o(k)ay)

A SCIENCE NOTE
Climate change and the increased frequency and intensity of rainstorms can be understood through the lens of chaos theory due to the highly sensitive and interconnected nature of the Earth’s climate system.

Chaos theory deals with systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions, meaning small changes in one part of the system can lead to large and often unpredictable effects elsewhere. This concept is also known as the butterfly effect, where minor disturbances can lead to significant, non-linear outcomes over time.

Here’s how chaos theory relates to climate change and rainstorms:

1. Small Changes Amplified

The Earth’s climate is a chaotic system, meaning that slight alterations in atmospheric conditions, such as increases in greenhouse gases, can trigger complex and far-reaching effects. Even minor increases in carbon dioxide or methane, caused by human activities, can alter global temperatures, humidity levels, and the distribution of energy across the planet.

2. Non-linear Responses

In chaotic systems, the response to a change isn’t always proportional. A small increase in global temperature can result in disproportionately large impacts, such as more intense and frequent storms. Warmer air holds more moisture, leading to heavier rainfall. This relationship between temperature and rainfall is not linear, meaning that slight increases in temperature can result in significantly more rainfall during storms.

3. Unpredictability of Storm Patterns

Climate change has made weather patterns less predictable, which is a hallmark of chaotic systems. As the climate warms, it disrupts traditional patterns of rainfall, sometimes leading to unexpected or extreme storm events in areas that might not have experienced them before. This unpredictability is a result of the sensitivity of the climate system to small, cumulative changes in temperature and atmospheric composition.

4. Feedback Loops

Chaos theory also highlights the role of feedback loops, where initial changes reinforce themselves. For example, warming oceans lead to more evaporation, which fuels storms, and these storms can cause further warming by trapping heat. These feedback mechanisms can amplify the effects of climate change, making weather patterns even more erratic and intense.

5. Tipping Points

Chaotic systems often reach tipping points—critical thresholds beyond which small changes can result in dramatic and irreversible shifts. In the context of climate change, this could mean a point where weather patterns become so destabilized that they lead to a continuous cycle of extreme rainfall, flooding, and other unpredictable weather events.

By viewing the relationship between climate change and storm intensity through chaos theory, it becomes clear that the complex interplay of atmospheric factors makes the outcomes difficult to predict and control, even if we understand the contributing variables. This chaotic nature amplifies the risks and impacts of global climate shifts.

* Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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Unintended Consequences

By admin | Published: September 18, 2024

[Verse 1]
Ozone zone (moan)
For sure sulfur (suffer)
Our behavior
We’re the anti-savior

[Chorus]
Unintended consequences
(Inexplicable)
Unlocks the paradox
(Despicable)

[Bridge]
Man, man sure can
Did and does until was
Guess he can’t see
(Reality)

[Verse 2]
Methane gain (insane)
You know Albedo? (can’t let go)
Our behavior
We’re the anti-savior

[Chorus]
Unintended consequences
(Inexplicable)
Unlocks the paradox
(Despicable)

[Bridge]
Man, man sure can
Did and does until was
Guess he can’t see
(Reality)

[Chorus]
Unintended consequences
(Inexplicable)
Unlocks the paradox
(Despicable)

[Outro]
Guess he can’t see
(Reality)

A SCIENCE NOTE

Climate change is primarily driven by the escalation of thermal energy affecting biogeophysical and socio-economic systems. While biogeophysical factors can be studied using math, physics, and historical records, socio-economic systems pose greater challenges due to the unpredictable consequences of human behavior and inexplicable consumer choices.

Some unintended consequences contributing to climate change include:

  1. Ozone and the Biofuel Paradox: One of the more troubling contributors to tropospheric ozone is the increased use of ethanol in gasoline. Over the past few years, ethanol has become a mandated additive to gasoline blends, touted as a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. For example, in Pennsylvania, a 10% ethanol blend in gasoline and a 30% ethanol blend in diesel fuel are required to reduce harmful emissions. However, this practice has resulted in unintended consequences — specifically, the creation of more ozone. A 2024 study found that human-derived ozone has caused a significant decline in net primary productivity (NPP) across all tropical forests, resulting in an estimated 17% reduction in the tropical land carbon sink since 2000.
  2. Increased Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions: Switching to cleaner fuels with lower sulfur content can inadvertently lead to higher CO2 emissions. For example, marine vessels burning cleaner fuels may emit more CO2, a potent greenhouse gas, contributing to global warming and climate change.
  3. Deforestation for Biofuel Production: The use of biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels can lead to deforestation as forests are cleared to make way for biofuel crops. Deforestation releases stored carbon into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change.
  4. Land Use Change: Converting land for agricultural or urban development alters natural ecosystems, releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere. This change in land use can contribute to climate change by reducing the planet’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide.
  5. Methane Leakage from Natural Gas Production: Natural gas is often touted as a cleaner alternative to coal; however, methane, a potent greenhouse gas, can leak during natural gas extraction, processing, and transportation. Methane emissions contribute to global warming and climate change.
  6. Albedo Effect from Land Use Change: Changes in land cover, such as deforestation or urbanization, can alter the Earth’s albedo, or its ability to reflect sunlight. Darker surfaces absorb more heat, leading to increased warming. For example, replacing forests with urban areas can decrease albedo, contributing to local and regional warming.
  7. Feedback Loops: Climate change can trigger feedback loops that further exacerbate warming. For example, melting ice caps reduce the Earth’s albedo, leading to more heat absorption and further melting. Similarly, thawing permafrost releases stored methane and carbon dioxide, amplifying greenhouse gas emissions.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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Bringing It

By admin | Published: September 17, 2024

[Intro]
Bringing it on
(and on and on)
Bringing along
(Yes! Bring on on)

[Verse 1]
Another year
Got us here
A new year
(Coming clear)
Bring on the cheer!
(Let’s here you cheer)

[Chorus]
Help the song grow strong
(Help it go long)
Bring it on!
(Come on, come on)

[Bridge]
Bring on the hear
Please come in clear
Here we grow strong
Hear we go long

[Verse 2]
The way a holiday
Can show a new way
Is near
(Coming clear)
Bring on the cheer!
(Let’s here you cheer)

[Chorus]
Help the song grow strong
(Help it go long)
Bring it on!
(Come on, come on)

[Bridge]
Bring on the cheer!
(Let’s here you cheer)
Here! Hear! Here!
Bringing it on
(and on and on)
Bringing along
(Yes! Bring on on)

[Outro]
Bringing it on
(and on and on)

This Christmas

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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Wild! (Fire!)

By admin | Published: September 17, 2024

[Intro]
Wild! (Fire!)
Transpire
Glowing aspire

[Verse 1]
Exhaust won’t tire
It just keeps going higher
Watch the winds blow
Catch it… don’t let it go….

[Chorus]
Wild! (Fire!)
Transpire
Glowing aspire

[Bridge]
Watch it grow
Watch the glow
Wow! Isn’t that wild! (Fire!)
Wildfire

[Verse 2]
No such thing as a
Pollution dilution solution
Just accumulates and exacerbates
At increasing rates

[Chorus]
Wild (fire)
Transpire
Glowing aspire

[Bridge]
Watch it grow
Watch the glow
Wow! Isn’t that wild! (Fire!)
Wildfire

[Chorus]
Wild (fire)
Transpire
Glowing attire

[Bridge]
Watch it grow
Watch the glow
Wow! Isn’t that wild! (Fire!)
Wildfire

[Outro]
Watch it grow higher
Wow! Isn’t that wild! (Fire!)
Wildfire

A SCIENCE NOTE
I asked Sidd, “Are you starting to think wildfires are the most significant threat, or is violent rain still reigning at #1?” Sidd replied, “Well, I never thought I’d see Canada burn. The smoke in the eastern U.S. is currently coming from the Amazon, and Ohio is in severe drought.”

A report by the USDA and the U.S. Forest Service found that the risk of wildfires has been drastically underestimated. The updated model concluded that wildfires pose a high risk to one-third of all U.S. residents and buildings. “We’re more accurately reflecting climate changes that we’ve seen in the last few years,” said Kelly Pohl, associate director at the nonprofit Headwaters Economics, which released the findings with the Forest Service.

A combination of factors creates  feedback loops, where more intense and frequent wildfires release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to further climate change. This cycle reinforces the importance of addressing both the causes and consequences of climate change to mitigate the impact on wildfire risk. While the beautiful sunsets during forest fires create captivating visuals, it’s essential to recognize the environmental and health impacts associated with wildfires. Wildfires can cause significant damage to ecosystems, contribute to air pollution, and pose risks to human health. The mesmerizing sunsets are a visible reminder of the interconnectedness of atmospheric processes and the far-reaching effects of natural events like wildfires.

In addition to the carbon feedback loop (the carbon emissions of Canada’s fires outweighed the combined emissions from its oil and gas, transport and agriculture sectors), the fires also cause the melting of the permafrost and zombie fires to burn in the permafrost. The permafrost collapse is a self-sustaining feedback loop/tipping point. As the permafrost melts, the peatlands emit CO2 and methane. The increase in CO2 and methane results in more warming that results in more peatland emissions. A third feedback loop is created with lightning strikes. The study Forests at Risk Due to Lightning Fires found a sensitivity of extratropical intact forests to potential increases in lightning fires, which would have far-reaching consequences for terrestrial carbon storage and biodiversity. The results show that, on a global scale, lightning is the primary ignition source of fires in temperate and boreal forests. Global warming causes more extreme weather events and conditions for lightning creating more forest fires that create more warming and more lightning strikes.

The study Wildfire as a major driver of recent permafrost thaw in boreal peatlands published in the Journal Nature Communications found wildfires have caused a quarter of permafrost thaw (2,000 square kilometres) in Western Canada’s boreal peatlands over the past 30 years. “Historically, permafrost in this area underwent a natural cycle of thawing and reforming, but given current climate conditions and projections for the future, this fire-induced thaw appears to be irreversible,” said Carolyn Gibson, who conducted the research.

On January 1, 2024, the article, Why Are Alaska’s Rivers Turning Orange?, was published in Scientific America. “Streams in Alaska are turning orange with iron and sulfuric acid. Scientists who have studied these rusting rivers agree that the ultimate cause is climate change. Kobuk Valley National Park has warmed by 2.4 degrees Celsius (4.32 degrees Fahrenheit) since 2006 and could get another 10.2 degrees C hotter by 2100, a greater increase than projected for any other national park. The heat may already have begun to thaw 40 percent of the park’s permafrost, the layer of earth just under the topsoil that normally remains frozen year-round. McPhee wanted to protect the Salmon River because humans had ‘not yet begun to change it.’ Now, less than 50 years later, we have done just that. The last great wilderness in America, which by law is supposed to be ‘untrammeled by man,’ is being trammeled from afar by our global emissions.”

NASA reported: Wildland fire experts have described Canada’s 2023 fire season as record-breaking and shocking. Over the course of a fire season that started early and ended late, blazes have burned an estimated 18.4 million hectares. Hundreds of fires exceeded 10,000 hectares (39 square miles), large enough to be considered “megafires.” These megafires were also unusually widespread this season, charring forests from British Columbia and Alberta in the west to Quebec and the Atlantic provinces in the east to the Northwest Territories and the Yukon in the north.

Though the rate of change in climate disasters’ intensity, duration, and likelihood vary according to the type of extreme weather, a “rule-of-thumb” can be derived from the Canada wildfires of 2023. The World Weather Attribution Organization found, “Climate change made the cumulative severity of Quebec’s 2023 fire season to the end of July around 50% more intense, and seasons of this severity at least seven times more likely to occur.”

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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Thank You

By admin | Published: September 16, 2024

[Intro]
Thank you
(Those that do)
Thank you
(Through and through)

[Verse 1]
Thank you
(Thank you, too)
Thank you
(Those that do)

[Chorus]
I’d like to thank you
For coming through
(Pulling through!)
Thank you for all you do
(Through and through!)
[Bridge]
Yes, you do.
(You sure do)
Thank you
Thank you, too

[Verse 2]
Thank you
(Yes! Thank you.)
And, you
(Thank you, too!)

[Chorus]
I’d like to thank you
For coming through
(Pulling through!)
Thank you for all you do
(Through and through!)

[Bridge]
Yes, you do.
(You sure do)
Thank you
Hearts are true

[Chorus]
I’d like to thank you
For coming through
(Pulling through!)
Thank you for all you do
(Through and through!)

[Outro]
Thank you (thank you!)
Thank you (thank you!)

This Christmas

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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Turn on the Atmosphere

By admin | Published: September 16, 2024

[Intro]
Did we turn on the atmosphere
Did we turn on the sky
Did we turn on the fear
And, don’t know why

[Verse 1]
Did we turn on the atmosphere
Did we turn on the sky
None of it’s clear
And, who knows why?

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
The things we do
Come back to bite, too

[Chorus]
The reason isn’t clear
Made it do or die
Brought far to near
Let out a cry (sigh)

[Verse 2]
Did we turn on the atmosphere
Did we turn on the sky
Forgot those dear
Didn’t even try

[Bridge]
The things we do (we do)
Come back to bite, too (me n’ you)

[Chorus]
The reason isn’t clear
Made it do or die
Brought far to near
Let out a cry (sigh)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Bass Solo]
The things we do (we do)
Come back to bite, too (comes true)
Are we through (I ask you)
What shall we do (do due)

[Outro]
The reason isn’t clear
(Brought far to near)

A SCIENCE NOTE
Our climate model employs chaos theory to assess human impacts. Global warming is driven by increased thermal energy within the climate system, a complex web of interconnected subsystems. Previous models often failed to account for “social-ecological systems,” where human activity significantly alters climate dynamics.

Global warming is caused by an increase in thermal energy in the climate system. The Earth is a climate system. Many subsystems make up our climate. Chaos theory emphasizes the complexity and nonlinearity of dynamic systems, and this complexity is inherent in the interactions between soil, atmosphere, and oceans in the Earth’s climate system.

Atmospheric circulation together with ocean circulation is how thermal energy is redistributed throughout the world. Chaos theory offers insights into the complex, nonlinear dynamics of climate systems role in the redistribution of thermal energy. The Earth’s climate is a highly complex and dynamic system, influenced by various factors such as ocean currents, atmospheric circulation, and feedback loops.

General Circulation Models for the earth climate are nonlinear and teleconnected. That means a small change in temperature or pressure or humidity in one small area on the globe can cause _large_ changes in conditions _anywhere_ on the globe. This is sometimes called the Butterfly effect. The complexity of these models can lead to chaotic behaviour. Climate science must grapple with these models and extract results in spite of the mathematical difficulties, and there have been remarkable successes in some cases and sad failures in others. Nevertheless we must proceed.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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Mother’s Calling

By admin | Published: September 16, 2024

[Intro]
Henry! (come to me)
Henry (it’s come to be)

[Verse 1]
Ashes are falling from the sky
After becoming too dry
Then wouldn’t you know
The water starts to flow

[Chorus]
The tide is rising (uprising)
The reign is falling (down falling)
Can’t hide, surprising? (surprising.)
Mother’s calling (calling… calling)

[Bridge]
After not
It won’t stop
While time transpires
Until the next fire

[Verse 2]
Ashes are falling, you know why
Enough to make you cry
Followed by a flow
With nowhere to go

[Chorus]
The tide is rising (uprising)
The reign is falling (down falling)
Can’t hide, surprising? (surprising.)
Mother’s calling (calling… calling)

[Bridge]
After not
It won’t stop
While time transpires
Until the next fire

[Chorus]
The tide is rising (uprising)
The reign is falling (down falling)
Can’t hide, surprising? (surprising.)
Mother’s calling (calling… calling)

[Bridge]
After not
It won’t stop
While time transpires
Until the next fire

[Outro]
Henry! (come to me)
Henry (it’s come to be)

A SCIENCE NOTE
I asked Sidd, “Are you starting to think wildfires are the most significant threat, or is violent rain still reigning at #1?” Sidd replied, “Well, I never thought I’d see Canada burn. The smoke in the eastern U.S. is currently coming from the Amazon, and Ohio is in severe drought. We were considering buying land in the wooded areas of southeast Ohio, but now we’re reconsidering.”

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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(The End) of the Line

By admin | Published: September 16, 2024

[Intro]
Ticking time-bomb
Countdown
Better call your mom
Look around

[Verse 1]
Who knows
We stacked the dominoes
There goes
Discover… knocking over

[Bridge]
[Instrumental]
Cascading
Escalating

[Chorus]
Have we come to
(As in regain consciousness)
Or have we come to
(The end of the line)
Awareness
Of our place in time

[Verse 2]
We know
Knocking over the domino
There we go
Falling down in a row

[Bridge]
[Instrumental]
Cascading
Escalating

[Chorus]
Have we come to
(As in regain consciousness)
Or have we come to
(The end of the line)
Awareness
Of our place in time

[Bridge]
Ticking time-bomb
Countdown
Better call your mom
Look around
Cascading
Escalating

[Outro]
Have we come to…
Come to the end of the line

A SCIENCE NOTE
A September 2024 report published in the journal Science concluded that a 9-day seismic event in September 2023 was triggered by the collapse of a Greenland glacier and mountain, resulting in a 200-meter tsunami. The initial shockwaves traveled from the Arctic to Antarctica within an hour. Trapped in a fjord, the tsunami generated recurring 90-second seismic events as the wave repeatedly bounced between the fjord’s walls.

Tipped Tipping Points, Feedback Loops, and the Domino Effect
Tipping points are Critical Milestones that directly impact the rate of acceleration in climate change by multiplying the number and intensity of feedback loops. Identifying and understanding these tipping points is crucial for climate science and policymaking. Crossing multiple tipping points has led to the domino effect, resulting in a much more rapid and severe climate change than currently projected.

Push a glass toward the edge of a table and eventually it will fall off on its own. No matter how slowly or meticulously you push… no matter how you weight or fill the glass, it will reach a tipping point and fall off before being pushed completely off the table. No matter whether you believe the glass is half-empty or half-full, when the tipping point is reached it will plummet out-of-control to its end. This is science not fate, faith, nor belief. Human induced climate change has resulted in environmental tipping points being breached.

Tipping points, when crossed, trigger self-sustaining feedback loops that are no longer dependent on human activity. Similar to when a domino topples over hitting two more dominoes that in turn fall hitting more dominoes. Thus, the name The Domino Effect. It can also be visualized as The Snowball Effect. A tipping point is like a snowball rolling down a hill growing in mass and velocity (momentum). When a tipping point is crossed, it results in cumulative and reinforced global warming.

9 Climate Change Tipping Points Crossed
At least nine tipping points have been crossed. The first dominoes have fallen and will continue to knock down more tiles with each escalating step. The crossing of these nine climate tipping points represents a critical threshold in the Earth’s climate system, with potentially irreversible consequences for global ecosystems and human societies:

 

  • Greenland Ice Sheet Collapse: The melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet has accelerated in recent years, leading to increased rates of ice loss and sea level rise. As glaciers retreat and ice shelves collapse, vast quantities of freshwater enter the ocean, disrupting marine ecosystems and contributing to global sea level rise.
  • West Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapse: Similar to Greenland, the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is experiencing rapid melting and destabilization. The collapse of this ice sheet has the potential to raise sea levels by several meters, inundating coastal areas and triggering widespread impacts on infrastructure, agriculture, and human populations.
  • Labrador-Irminger Seas/SPG Convection Collapse: The collapse of convection in the Labrador-Irminger Seas, part of the North Atlantic Ocean, could disrupt the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). This circulation pattern plays a crucial role in regulating global climate and ocean circulation, influencing weather patterns and heat distribution worldwide.
  • East Antarctic Subglacial Basins Collapse: The East Antarctic Ice Sheet contains vast quantities of ice, much of which is grounded below sea level. The collapse of subglacial basins in East Antarctica could lead to rapid ice loss and contribute to sea level rise, with potentially far-reaching consequences for coastal regions and global climate stability.
  • Arctic Winter Sea Ice Collapse: Arctic sea ice has been declining rapidly in extent and thickness due to rising temperatures. The loss of winter sea ice in the Arctic not only accelerates regional warming but also affects global weather patterns, ocean circulation, and biodiversity in the Arctic ecosystem.
  • East Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapse: While traditionally considered more stable than its western counterpart, the East Antarctic Ice Sheet is also vulnerable to collapse under continued warming. The disintegration of ice shelves and glaciers in East Antarctica could significantly contribute to sea level rise and alter ocean circulation patterns.
  • Amazon Rainforest Dieback: Deforestation, drought, and climate change threaten the resilience of the Amazon Rainforest, the world’s largest tropical rainforest. The dieback of the Amazon could result in decreased rainfall, increased carbon emissions, and loss of biodiversity, impacting regional and global climate systems.
  • Boreal Permafrost Collapse: Permafrost in the northern regions of the globe contains vast stores of carbon in the form of frozen organic matter. As permafrost thaws due to rising temperatures, it releases greenhouse gases such as methane and carbon dioxide, further exacerbating climate change and creating a feedback loop of increased warming.
  • Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Collapse: The collapse of the AMOC, driven by changes in ocean temperature and salinity, could have profound consequences for global climate stability. Disruption of this circulation pattern could lead to abrupt shifts in weather patterns, including changes in temperature, precipitation, and ocean currents, with far-reaching impacts on ecosystems and human societies.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the The End “Of the Line” and the album “A Negril Chill” by Narley Marley

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Back to School Blues

By admin | Published: September 15, 2024

[Intro]
I ain’t no fool
(No, ain’t no fool)
But, this back to school
(Reigns cruel)

[Verse 1]
The Autumn…
And, I am
Falling down
From the news

[Chorus]
Got the ‘back to school’ blues
(Whoa, oh, oh)
No, don’t get to choose
(Woah woe whoa)

[Bridge]
So, I’ve got to cruise
(Be on my way)
Win or lose
(Can not stay)
Say, “Hey!”
(Hey, hey, hey)

[Verse 2]
After all
In the fall
We all
Are under the ‘gotta go back’
(Attack!)

[Chorus]
Got the ‘back to school’ blues
(Whoa, oh, oh)
No, don’t get to choose
(Woah woe whoa)

[Bridge]
So, I’ve got to cruise
(Be on my way)
Win or lose
(Can not stay)
Say, “Hey!”
(Hey, hey, hey)

[Chorus]
Got the ‘back to school’ blues
(Whoa, oh, oh)
No, don’t get to choose
(Woah woe whoa)

[Bridge]
No woah
(Won’t let the anxiety get the best of me)
No, no, no, no
(Can’t stop me from being free)
Off to the show
(Hear I go)

[Outro]
Those ‘back to school’ blues
Gettin’ put on snooze

Written by Xavier Buesgen, Jack Brouse and Daniel Brouse

From The Electric Slugs’ “The Nemo Sessions”

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