[Intro]
À la carte
With a carrot
Care to share it?
[Verse 1]
À la carte
With a lung
With a heart
À la carte
Swan song sung
Where to start
[Bridge]
How ’bout with a tart?
Come on, do your part!
(An eye for an eye)
How about a breast with the rest?
(An I for an I)
[Chorus]
Whatever dish
That you wish
Your desire
Is their dire
[Verse 2]
À la carte
Pick a brain
Tear apart
À la carte
The only strain
Where to start
[Bridge]
How ’bout with a tart?
Come on, do your part!
(An eye for an eye)
How about a breast with the rest?
(An I for an I)
[Chorus]
Whatever dish
That you wish
Your desire
Is their dire
[Outro]
Where to start
Give from your heart?
Come on, do your part!
The greatest health risk from climate change to those alive today is the increased moisture content in the air (relative humidity) combined with the increased temperatures. Climate change and rising temperatures significantly increase the humidity in the atmosphere due to the relationship between temperature and the air’s capacity to hold moisture. The Clausius-Clapeyron equation describes this relationship, indicating that for every 1C (1.8F) increase in temperature, the air can hold about 7% more water vapor.
When the “wet bulb” temperature reaches a temperature too hot for humans to sweat, it is referred to as the “wet-bulb temperature threshold” or simply the “wet-bulb limit.” This limit represents the maximum temperature at which evaporation from a wet surface, such as the skin, can effectively cool the human body through sweating. Beyond this threshold, the body’s ability to regulate its internal temperature becomes severely compromised, posing a significant risk to human health and well-being.
When the temperature exceeds the wet-bulb temperature threshold, the human body faces significant risks of heat-related illnesses and potentially fatal heatstroke. Under such conditions, the body’s ability to cool itself through perspiration is severely compromised, leading to a rapid rise in core body temperature. As a result, individuals may experience symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and confusion. Without intervention, heat exhaustion can progress to heatstroke, a life-threatening condition characterized by a core body temperature above 40°C (104℉), accompanied by neurological symptoms such as seizures, delirium, and loss of consciousness. Heatstroke requires immediate medical attention and can be fatal if left untreated.
Exposure to temperatures exceeding the wet-bulb threshold poses a grave risk to human health and highlights the urgent need for effective measures to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, which can exacerbate extreme heat events and increase the frequency of conditions exceeding this critical threshold. *Our climate model uses chaos theory in an attempt to adequately account for humans and forecasts a global average temperature increase of 9 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Everybody has the responsibility not to pollute. There are plenty of things you can do to help save the planet. Stop using fossil fuels. Consume less. Love more.
A SCIENCE NOTE
The phrase “beat the drum” can be a fitting description for a climate activist because it conveys the idea of someone who is actively and persistently raising awareness about climate change.
Persistent Advocacy: Just as beating a drum creates a continuous and noticeable sound, a climate activist consistently speaks out, educates, and rallies others about the importance of addressing climate change. Their persistent efforts ensure that the message stays in public consciousness.
Mobilizing Action: Beating a drum often signals the start of action or movement, much like a climate activist who works to mobilize people, communities, and policymakers to take action against climate change.
Drawing Attention: Drums are loud and attention-grabbing, similar to how climate activists aim to draw attention to environmental issues. They often use dramatic or high-profile actions to highlight the urgency of climate change and the need for immediate action.
Community and Solidarity: Drumming can be a communal activity that brings people together. Similarly, climate activists work to build a sense of community and solidarity among those concerned about the environment, fostering a collective effort to tackle climate change.
In summary, “beat the drum” effectively encapsulates the relentless, attention-grabbing, and action-oriented nature of climate activism.
[Intro] The masses spew gasses Turning up the heat In self-defeat
[Verse 1] Look and see The recipe We’re about to cook Could it be A tragedy Written in the book
[Bridge] How to serve Man We followed our plan The masses spew gasses Turning up the heat In self-defeat
[Chorus] Spoiled human Been left to rot Boiled human Sure hits the spot
[Instrumental, Bass Solo]
[Verse 2] Oh, woe is me It’s overdone Could it be We were too dumb?
[Bridge] How to serve Man We followed our plan The masses spew gasses Turning up the heat In self-defeat
[Chorus] Spoiled human Been left to rot Boiled human Sure hits the spot
[Bridge] How to serve Man We followed our plan The masses spew gasses Turning up the heat In self-defeat
[Outro] Spoiled human Been left to rot Boiled human Sure hits the spot
A SCIENCE NOTE
Human-induced climate change is a dynamic component of an intricate and unordered system, as per chaos theory. This implies that global warming is accelerating exponentially in a complex manner. Over the period from 1992 to 2023, we have presented compelling evidence, proposed remedies to mitigate climate change, and amassed valuable information through the engagement of millions with this climate model. Your participation has been invaluable. The incontrovertible data underscores that human-induced climate change is rapidly deteriorating our habitat.
This climate model/experiment employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts, projecting a potential global average temperature increase of 9°C above pre-industrial levels. Global warming results from elevated thermal energy within the climate system, which includes various interconnected subsystems. Chaos theory highlights the intricate and nonlinear nature of these dynamic systems. Previous climate models inadequately incorporated “social-ecological systems,” as human involvement was not a significant factor in past climate changes.
Regrettably, the United States ranks among the least prepared countries globally, with the highest percentage of climate deniers. Politicians exacerbate the problem by hindering efforts against climate change. The Republican Party dismisses it as a manufactured crisis and plans to increase fossil fuel production. Political extremists asserting that the climate crisis is manufactured employ an ironic term, considering that human manufacturing activities are the primary driver of climate change.
Under President Biden, the United States continues to be the world’s largest producer of oil, including crude oil, natural gas liquids, and other petroleum products. Both political parties have concurred to allocate unlimited emergency funding for climate disasters instead of proactively preventing them. In 2023, the U.S. witnessed a record number of climate disasters exceeding one billion dollars each, totaling 28 separate weather and climate-related events.
In June 2024, the Supreme Court significantly expanded its authority and severely curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to enforce environmental protection laws. This ruling represents a dramatic shift in the balance of power, undermining decades of regulatory progress aimed at mitigating environmental damage and climate change. The court’s decision essentially nullifies the EPA’s mandate to regulate emissions and enforce compliance with existing environmental standards.
This judicial overreach is viewed by many as an act of arrogance and ignorance, resulting in a scenario where “worst-case” predictions for climate change have become the “best-case” expectations. The ramifications of this decision are dire, prompting a revision of climate models to reflect a much grimmer outlook. The new projections indicate a potential maximum global temperature increase of 9°C within this century, a stark rise from the previously estimated 4°C over the next millennium.
Such an unprecedented increase in global temperatures would push Earth toward a wet-bulb temperature threshold that is incompatible with human life. Wet-bulb temperature, which combines heat and humidity, represents a critical limit beyond which the human body can no longer effectively cool itself through perspiration, leading to potentially fatal heat stress.
[Verse 1]
When you look at me that way
There’s no way my thoughts can stray
No, there’s not much to say
[Bridge]
I know just what you mean
Having seen the scene
Coming clean
Feel the sheen
[Chorus]
Free to move
Needle in the groove
Free to jump
Out of a slump
[Verse 2]
When you look me in the eyes
It comes as no surprise
It’s in the way…
Nothing I need to say
[Bridge]
I know just what you mean
Having seen the scene
Coming clean
Feel the sheen
[Chorus]
Free to move
Needle in the groove
Free to jump
Out of a slump
[Bridge]
Free to live
Be to give
Live for free
Give freely
[Outro]
Free to live
Be to give
Live for free
Give freely
