Visual Attraction

By admin | Published: June 11, 2024

[Intro]
Visual attraction
Individual satisfaction

[Verse 1]
The bloom starts to blossom
Open up to the world
The blossom turns awesome
As it becomes unfurled

[Bridge]
Color spectrum
Turning bright
To attract ’em
Exposed to light

[Chorus]
The lure to pollinate
Ensure to propagate
The cure to the blight
Exposure to the light

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Mimicking the sickening
Flora’s clever thinking
Mirage of camouflage
Dissuades the entourage

[Bridge]
Color spectrum
Turning bright
To attract ’em
Exposed to light

[Chorus]
The lure to pollinate
Ensure to propagate
The cure to the blight
Exposure to the light

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano]

[Bridge]
Color spectrum
Turning bright
To attract ’em
Exposed to light

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Chorus]
The lure to pollinate
Ensure to propagate
The cure to the blight
Exposure to the light

[Instrumental, Piano]

[Outro]
Visual attraction
Individual satisfaction
Color spectrum
Turning bright
To attract ’em
Exposed to light

A SCIENCE NOTE
Colors in flowers offer a variety of benefits that are crucial for their survival and reproduction. These benefits include attracting pollinators and discouraging predators.

Attracting Pollinators

  1. Visual Attraction:
    • Color Spectrum: Different colors attract different types of pollinators. For example, bees are attracted to blue and violet flowers because these colors are within their visual spectrum, while birds, like hummingbirds, are often attracted to red flowers .
    • Patterns: Many flowers have ultraviolet patterns that are invisible to the human eye but can be seen by insects like bees. These patterns, called nectar guides, direct pollinators to the source of nectar .
  2. Pollinator Preferences:
    • Bees: Prefer blue, violet, and yellow flowers.
    • Butterflies: Often attracted to bright colors like red, orange, pink, and purple.
    • Birds: Hummingbirds are especially drawn to red and orange flowers .

Discouraging Predators

  1. Mimicry and Camouflage:
    • Mimicking Toxic Species: Some flowers use color to mimic other plants that are toxic or unpalatable to predators, thereby reducing the likelihood of being eaten .
    • Camouflage: Certain flowers may use coloration to blend into their surroundings, making them less visible to herbivores and other predators .
  2. Warning Colors:
    • Aposematism: Bright colors can signal toxicity or unpalatability to potential predators. This is a strategy known as aposematism, which deters herbivores from consuming the plant .

Additional Benefits

  1. Temperature Regulation:
    • Darker colored flowers can absorb more heat, which may help in cooler climates by providing warmth to the reproductive organs of the flower, aiding in the development and release of pollen .
  2. Communication:
    • Color changes in flowers can signal to pollinators about the availability of nectar. For example, a flower might change color after it has been pollinated to indicate that it no longer has nectar, which can prevent pollinators from wasting energy on visited flowers .

Conclusion

The colors of flowers play an essential role in their ecological interactions. By attracting specific pollinators and deterring predators, flowers increase their chances of successful reproduction and survival. These adaptive traits highlight the intricate relationships between plants and their environment.

References

  1. Kew Gardens – Flower Colors
  2. Royal Horticultural Society – Why Are Flowers Different Colours?
  3. ScienceDirect – Flower Color and Pollinator Preferences
  4. National Wildlife Federation – Attracting Pollinators with Flower Color
  5. Nature – Mimicry in Flowers
  6. Ecology Letters – Flower Camouflage
  7. Journal of Evolutionary Biology – Aposematism in Plants
  8. Plant Physiology – Temperature Regulation in Flowers
  9. New Phytologist – Flower Color Changes

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Winds of Change

By admin | Published: June 11, 2024

[Intro]
Well, blow me down
Just look around

[Verse 1]
The winds of change
Are blowing
Gonna rearrange
What we’re knowing

[Bridge]
Well, blow me down
Just look around

[Chorus]
The breeze of ease
Is blowing away
The flow of no
We’ll come to know

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
The winds of change
Knock me down
Normal’s strange
all around

[Bridge]
Well, blow me down
Just look around

[Chorus]
The breeze of ease
Is blowing away
The flow of no
We’ll come to know

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Bridge]
Well, blow me down
Just look around
Can’t you see
Reality

[Chorus]
The breeze of ease
Is blowing away
The flow of no
We’ll come to know

[Instrumental, Piano]

[Outro]
Well, blow me down
Just look around
Can’t you see
Reality

A SCIENCE NOTE
June 6, 2024 — Carbon dioxide is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than ever — accelerating on a steep rise to levels far above any experienced during human existence, scientists from NOAA and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego announced today. “Over the past year, we’ve experienced the hottest year on record, the hottest ocean temperatures on record and a seemingly endless string of heat waves, droughts, floods, wildfires and storms,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. “Now we are finding that atmospheric CO2 levels are increasing faster than ever. We must recognize that these are clear signals of the damage carbon dioxide pollution is doing to the climate system, and take rapid action to cut fossil fuel use as quickly as we can.”

Our climate model / experiment employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels. Global warming is a consequence of elevated thermal energy in the climate system, which comprises various subsystems. Chaos theory underscores the intricate and nonlinear nature of dynamic systems. Previous climate models have 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 hinder the fight against climate change exacerbating the problem. 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. Both political parties have concurred to allocate unlimited emergency funding for climate disasters instead of proactively preventing them. Last year, the US witnessed a record number of over a billion-dollar climate disasters, totaling 28 separate weather and climate-related events. It is due to this arrogance and ignorance that “worst-case scenarios” are now “best-case scenarios” for the acceleration of climate change. These factors have altered our climate model, shifting the projected maximum temperature rise from 4 degrees Celsius over the next millennium to a probable increase of 9 degrees Celsius this century. A 9-degree Celsius increase would bring the Earth close to a wet-bulb temperature incapable of sustaining human life.

From the album “Solid State” by Daniel

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A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Track ’em Down

By admin | Published: June 10, 2024

[Intro]
Yo! Can you hear here?
Hear here!

[Verse 1]
Track down people
From all around
Tell ’em
What’s going down

[Bridge]
In their hometown
It should astound

[Chorus]
Politicians, the climate clowns
How will their county fare?
Climate clowns, track ’em down
Free-dumb unaware

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Under the steeple
The flock of sheeple
Never quite reach
What they preach

[Bridge]
In their hometown
It should astound

[Chorus]
Politicians, the climate clowns
How will their county fare?
Climate clowns, track ’em down
Free-dumb unaware

[Instrumental, Harmonica Solo, Piano]

[Verse 3]
Track down everyone
From everywhere
Tell ’em
What’s comin’

[Bridge]
In their hometown
It should astound

[Chorus]
Politicians, the climate clowns
How will their county fare?
Climate clowns, track ’em down
Free-dumb unaware

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Instrumental, Harmonica Solo, Piano]

[Bridge]
In their hometown
It should astound

[Instrumental, Harmonica Solo, Piano]

[Chorus]
Politicians, the climate clowns
How will their county fare?
Climate clowns, track ’em down
Free-dumb unaware

[Instrumental, Harmonica Solo, Piano]

[Outro]
Politicians, the climate clowns
How will their county fare?
Climate clowns, track ’em down
Free-dumb unaware

A SCIENCE NOTE
Politicians in conservative, rural parts of the USA have often hindered progress in the fight against climate change due to several reasons:

1. Denial of Climate Science

Many conservative politicians in rural areas deny the existence or severity of climate change, dismissing it as a hoax or exaggerated. This denial stems from skepticism about scientific consensus and the influence of fossil fuel industries.

  • Example: Some politicians have publicly questioned the validity of climate science, which undermines efforts to implement necessary policies to address climate change .

2. Legislative Actions

Conservative lawmakers have taken legislative actions that block or roll back environmental regulations. This includes efforts to:

  • Weaken EPA Regulations: Attempting to reduce the power and funding of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which is responsible for enforcing environmental laws and regulations .
  • Oppose Renewable Energy Initiatives: Blocking or limiting subsidies and incentives for renewable energy projects such as wind and solar power, which are essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions .

3. Support for Fossil Fuels

Many conservative politicians support the fossil fuel industry, which is a significant contributor to climate change. This support manifests in various ways:

  • Subsidies and Tax Breaks: Providing substantial subsidies and tax breaks to coal, oil, and gas companies, making it financially easier for them to continue their operations .
  • Blocking Clean Energy Legislation: Opposing legislation that aims to reduce carbon emissions or promote clean energy alternatives. This includes resisting carbon pricing mechanisms like carbon taxes or cap-and-trade systems .

4. Cultural and Economic Factors

In many rural areas, fossil fuel industries are major employers and economic contributors. Politicians in these regions often prioritize short-term economic gains over long-term environmental benefits.

  • Job Protection: Fear of job losses in coal mining, oil drilling, and related industries leads politicians to resist policies that might threaten these jobs, despite the potential for green jobs in renewable energy sectors .
  • Cultural Identity: There is a strong cultural attachment to traditional industries and a skepticism towards perceived “elite” climate policies that are seen as disconnected from rural realities .

5. Public Opinion

Public opinion in many conservative, rural areas tends to be less supportive of climate change policies compared to urban or liberal areas. Politicians often reflect the views of their constituents.

  • Voter Pressure: Politicians face pressure from their voter base to oppose climate action, particularly when climate policies are framed as harmful to the local economy or way of life .

Conclusion

The combination of climate change denial, legislative actions that favor fossil fuels, cultural and economic priorities, and public opinion in conservative, rural areas of the USA has significantly hindered progress in the fight against climate change. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach, including education, economic transition plans for affected communities, and bipartisan cooperation to develop sustainable solutions.

The Need for Urgency

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.

Our climate model / experiment employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels. Global warming is a consequence of elevated thermal energy in the climate system, which comprises various subsystems. Chaos theory underscores the intricate and nonlinear nature of dynamic systems. Human well-being is compromised above a 1.5-degree temperature rise, rendering much of the Earth uninhabitable. A 9-degree Celsius increase would bring the Earth close to a wet-bulb temperature incapable of sustaining human life.

References

  1. National Geographic. Climate Change Denial.
  2. The Guardian. EPA Regulations.
  3. Forbes. Renewable Energy Policies.
  4. Center for American Progress. Fossil Fuel Subsidies.
  5. The New York Times. Public Opinion and Climate Policies.

From the album “Solid State” by Daniel

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A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Is It You?

By admin | Published: June 10, 2024

[Intro]
Step right this way
One thin dime
One tenth of a dollar
You’ve the time
Your dismay
Step right this way

[Verse 1]
He walks
He talks
He crawls on his belly
In reptile style

[Bridge]
And now for something
Completely different
I offer:
A glimpse of your soul

[Chorus 1]
Take for one: your roll
Emit, admit your bit
The toll (toll of rock n’ roll)
Toll of your knock n’ know-all
(Knock n’ know-all fall)

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
He walks
He talks
He crawls on his belly
In reptile style

[Bridge]
And now for something
Completely different
I offer:
A glimpse of your heart

[Chorus 2]
Number 2, too: your part
Salute pollute, you do
Come true…
The toll (toll of rock n’ roll)
Toll of your knock n’ know-all
(Knock n’ know-all fall)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Bridge]
And now for something
Completely different
I offer:
A glimpse of your mind
Is it kind?

[Instrumental, Harmonica Solo]

[Outro]
He walks
He talks
He crawls on his belly
In reptile style

A SCIENCE NOTE
Previous climate models have 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. The Republican party dismisses it as a manufactured crisis and plans to increase fossil fuel production, exacerbating the situation. 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. Both political parties have concurred to allocate unlimited emergency funding for climate disasters instead of proactively preventing them. Last year, the US witnessed a record number of over a billion-dollar climate disasters, totaling 28 separate weather and climate-related events. It is due to this arrogance and ignorance that “worst-case scenarios” are now “best-case scenarios” for the acceleration of climate change. These factors have altered our climate model, shifting the projected maximum temperature rise from 4 degrees Celsius over the next millennium to a probable increase of 9 degrees Celsius this century.

From the album “Solid State” by Daniel

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A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Hot Dog (Days of Summer)

By admin | Published: June 10, 2024

[Intro]
Yeeeha!
Hot dog!
Oh, ya!
Agog!

[Verse 1]
Hot dog lying in the sun
I guess the days of summer have begun
Looking for that cool breeze
In the the shade of the trees

[Bridge]
Yeeeha!
Hot dog!
Oh, ya!
Agog!

[Chorus]
Here come the dog days of summer
Oh, they are fast arriving
Have a guitar need a drummer
Let’s keep the music thriving

[Breakdown]
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano, Guitar, Drums]

[Verse 2]
When you need a drink
The pool’s a sink
The scents won’t relent
Feed the rabbit habit

[Bridge]
Yeeeha!
Hot dog!
Oh, ya!
Agog!

[Chorus]
Here come the dog days of summer
Oh, they are fast arriving
Have a guitar need a drummer
Let’s keep the music thriving

[Breakdown]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Break]
Hot hound dog
Gone agog
Howling all the time
But, ya caught the rabbit
So, you’re sure a friend of mine

[Chorus]
Here come the dog days of summer
Oh, they are fast arriving
Have a guitar need a drummer
Let’s keep the music thriving

[Breakdown]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Outro]
Good ole hound dog
Howling all the time
Ya caught the rabbit,
Best friend of mine

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Azimuth

By admin | Published: June 10, 2024

[Verse 1]
Did you know
240 at the low
300 at the high
Do you know why?

[Bridge]
Longer days
Longer stays
Of the light

[Chorus]
As the azimuth increases
So does my day
Until the nighttime ceases
my game-play

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Sixty degrees
The soul frees
Gaining insight
Into the light

[Bridge]
Longer days
Longer stays
Of the light

[Chorus]
As the azimuth increases
So does my day
Until the nighttime ceases
my game-play

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano]

[Chorus]
As the azimuth increases
So does my day
Until the nighttime ceases
my game-play

[Instrumental, Piano, Guitar]

[Outro]
Longer days
Longer stays
Of the light

A SCIENCE NOTE
At a latitude of 40 degrees, the position of the sunset varies significantly between the winter solstice and the summer solstice due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis and its orbit around the Sun. Here’s a detailed explanation:

Winter Solstice (around December 21)

  • Sunset Position: The sunset occurs at its most southern point on the horizon. In the northern hemisphere, this means the sun sets to the southwest.
  • Sunset Time: The days are shortest, so the sun sets early in the evening, typically around 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

Summer Solstice (around June 21)

  • Sunset Position: The sunset occurs at its most northern point on the horizon. In the northern hemisphere, this means the sun sets to the northwest.
  • Sunset Time: The days are longest, so the sun sets later in the evening, typically around 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Difference in Sunset Position

The sunset’s azimuth (the angle measured from due north) changes considerably:

  • Winter Solstice: The sunset azimuth is approximately 240 degrees.
  • Summer Solstice: The sunset azimuth is approximately 300 degrees.

This results in a difference of about 60 degrees along the horizon between the two solstices. This large shift is due to the Earth’s axial tilt of about 23.5 degrees, causing significant seasonal variations in the sun’s path.

Visual Representation

A helpful way to visualize this is by imagining standing in the same spot on both solstices and noting where the sun sets. On the winter solstice, the sun sets much further south, and on the summer solstice, it sets much further north. This is a clear illustration of how the Earth’s tilt and orbit affect the apparent movement of the sun across the sky.

Additional Considerations

  • Day Length: At 40 degrees latitude, the difference in day length between the solstices is significant. Around the winter solstice, the day length is about 9 hours, whereas around the summer solstice, it can be around 15 hours.
  • Twilight Duration: The duration of twilight also varies, with longer twilight periods in summer due to the shallow angle at which the sun sets.

Sources

  1. National Geographic – Winter and Summer Solstices
  2. Time and Date – Sunset and Sunrise
  3. EarthSky – Solstice

Understanding these variations can be useful for activities like planning outdoor events, photography, and appreciating seasonal changes in daylight.

From the album “Solid State” by Daniel

MegaEpix Enormous

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Earth, Water, Wind

By admin | Published: June 10, 2024

[Intro]
Earth, water, wind
All touching my skin
As I take the dive
To thrive

[Verse 1]
As I look around
Standing on solid ground
It’s time I found
All mediums of sound

[Chorus]
Earth, water, wind
All touching my skin
As I take the dive
To thrive

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Jump up high
Toward the sky
Fly through the air
On my way there

[Chorus]
Earth, water, wind
All touching my skin
As I take the dive
To thrive

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Verse 3]
Coming back down
Not landing on land
I’ve finally found
Liquid at hand

[Chorus]
Earth, water, wind
All touching my skin
As I take the dive
To thrive

[Instrumental, Synthesizer Solo, Drum Fills]

[Bridge]
Earth, water, wind
All touching my skin
As I take the dive
To thrive
Love alive
I’ve…

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano]

[Bridge]
Earth, water, wind
Begin

[Instrumental, Piano]

[Outro]
Earth, water, wind
All touching my skin
As I take the dive
To thrive
Love alive
I’ve…

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Breakthrough

By admin | Published: June 9, 2024

[Intro]
I can see the light
Starting to breakthrough
A beautiful sight
Shines on the view

[Verse 1]
The clouds start to part
Bring on the rays today
It’s a new start
To finding a way

[Bridge]
I can see the light
Starting to breakthrough
A beautiful sight
Shines on the view

[Chorus]
From dull and gray
To a beautiful day
From the dark and gloom
Into the sunroom

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
The clouds giving way
Bring on a new day
It’s a fresh start
To open your heart

[Bridge]
I can see the light
Starting to breakthrough
A beautiful sight
Shines on the view

[Chorus]
From dull and gray
To a beautiful day
From the dark and gloom
Into the sunroom

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano]

[Bridge]
I can see the light
Starting to breakthrough
A beautiful sight
Shines on the view

[Chorus]
From dull and gray
To a beautiful day
From the dark and gloom
Into the sunroom

[Instrumental, Piano]

[Outro]
I can see the light
Starting to breakthrough
A beautiful sight
Shines on the view

From the album “Solid State” by Daniel

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Ominous Signs

By admin | Published: June 9, 2024

[Intro]
Breakdown!
Look around
At the primate
Climate

[Verse 1]
Is the CO2
Choking your
If not yet
It will, you bet

[Chorus]
Ominous signs
Just look outside
Climate crimes
You cannot hide

[Bridge]
No place to run
We’ve come undone
Breakdown
Shakedown

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Brave
The heatwave
Drought
No doubt
Wildfire
Ever higher
Flood
With our blood

[Chorus]
Ominous signs
Just look outside
Climate crimes
You cannot hide

[Bridge]
No place to run
We’ve come undone
Breakdown
Shakedown

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Bridge]
No place to run
We’ve come undone
Breakdown
Shakedown

[Chorus]
Ominous signs
Just look outside
Climate crimes
You cannot hide

[Instrumental, Piano, Bass]

[Outro]
No place to run
We’ve come undone
Breakdown
Shakedown

A SCIENCE NOTE
NOAA reports: Carbon dioxide is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than ever — accelerating on a steep rise to levels far above any experienced during human existence, scientists from NOAA and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego announced today.

CO2 measurements sending ominous signs

Scientists at Scripps, the organization that initiated CO2 monitoring at Mauna Loa in 1958 and maintains an independent record, calculated a May monthly average of 426.7 ppm for 2024, an increase of 2.92 ppm over May 2023’s measurement of 423.78 ppm. For Scripps, the two-year jump tied a previous record set in 2020.

From January through April, NOAA and Scripps scientists said CO2 concentrations increased more rapidly than they have in the first four months of any other year. The surge has come even as one highly regarded international report has found that fossil fuel emissions, the main driver of climate change, have plateaued in recent years.

“Over the past year, we’ve experienced the hottest year on record, the hottest ocean temperatures on record and a seemingly endless string of heat waves, droughts, floods, wildfires and storms,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. “Now we are finding that atmospheric CO2 levels are increasing faster than ever. We must recognize that these are clear signals of the damage carbon dioxide pollution is doing to the climate system, and take rapid action to cut fossil fuel use as quickly as we can.”

We report: 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.

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. Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

From the album “Solid State” by Daniel

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A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Solid State

By admin | Published: June 9, 2024

[Intro]
Solid state
It’s a gas
(gas, gas, gas,)

[Verse 1]
Currently,
Find myself in a solid state
Urgently,
Want to fluctuate

[Bridge]
Future temperature
Will I endure
Under pressure
So, I’m not sure

[Chorus]
Did liquid
Turned solid
Try to pass
Into gas
(It’s a gas, gas, gas)

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Packed tight
It’s alright
But, really
Could use some space to move freely

[Bridge]
Future temperature
Will I endure
Under pressure
So, I’m not sure

[Chorus]
Did liquid
Turned solid
Try to pass
Into gas
(It’s a gas, gas, gas)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano]

[Chorus]
Did liquid
Turned solid
Try to pass
Into gas
(It’s a gas, gas, gas)

[Bridge]
Future temperature
Will I endure
Under pressure
So, I’m not sure

[Instrumental, Piano]

[Outro]
Solid state
It’s a gas
(gas, gas, gas)

A SCIENCE NOTE
The three classical states of matter are:

  1. Solid:
    • In a solid, particles are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement. This results in a definite shape and volume. The particles vibrate but do not move from their fixed positions.
    • Examples: Ice, wood, metal.
  2. Liquid:
    • In a liquid, particles are close together but not in a fixed arrangement. This allows liquids to have a definite volume but no definite shape, taking the shape of their container.
    • Examples: Water, oil, alcohol.
  3. Gas:
    • In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely. This results in neither a definite shape nor a definite volume, allowing gases to expand to fill their container.
    • Examples: Oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.

These states of matter are determined by the arrangement and movement of the particles within the substance, which are influenced by temperature and pressure.

Climate change affects the three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) in various ways due to changes in temperature, pressure, and environmental conditions. Here’s how climate change impacts each state of matter:

Solid

  1. Melting of Ice and Snow:
    • Glaciers and Ice Sheets: Rising global temperatures cause glaciers and ice sheets in polar regions and mountainous areas to melt at an accelerated rate. This contributes to sea-level rise.
    • Permafrost Thawing: Permafrost, or permanently frozen ground, is thawing due to increasing temperatures. This releases stored greenhouse gases like methane, further exacerbating climate change.
  2. Changes in Land Mass Stability:
    • Erosion and Landslides: Melting permafrost and glaciers can lead to increased erosion and landslides, impacting ecosystems and human infrastructure.

Liquid

  1. Increased Ocean Temperatures:
    • Thermal Expansion: As the temperature of seawater rises, it expands, contributing to sea-level rise.
    • Marine Ecosystems: Warmer oceans affect marine ecosystems, causing coral bleaching and altering species distributions.
  2. Changes in Precipitation Patterns:
    • More Intense Rainfall: Warmer air holds more moisture, leading to more intense and frequent heavy rainfall events, increasing the risk of flooding.
    • Droughts: While some areas may experience more rainfall, others may face prolonged droughts due to altered precipitation patterns.
  3. Water Resources:
    • Freshwater Availability: Changes in precipitation and increased evaporation can impact the availability of freshwater resources for drinking, agriculture, and industry.

Gas

  1. Atmospheric Composition:
    • Greenhouse Gases: Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, increase the concentration of greenhouse gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, methane) in the atmosphere, trapping more heat and driving global warming.
    • Air Quality: Climate change can worsen air quality by increasing ground-level ozone and particulate matter, which can have adverse health effects.
  2. Weather Patterns:
    • More Extreme Weather: Climate change can intensify weather patterns, leading to more severe storms, hurricanes, and heatwaves.
    • Jet Streams: Altered temperature gradients can change jet stream patterns, affecting weather systems and climate stability.

Overall Impacts

  • Feedback Loops: The interaction between different states of matter can create feedback loops that accelerate climate change. For example, melting ice reduces the Earth’s albedo (reflectivity), causing more solar radiation to be absorbed and further increasing temperatures.
  • Ecosystem Disruption: Changes in the states of matter can disrupt ecosystems, affecting biodiversity and the services ecosystems provide, such as pollination, water purification, and climate regulation.

References

  1. National Geographic: The Arctic
  2. NASA: Global Climate Change
  3. IPCC: Climate Change 2021 – The Physical Science Basis

These changes illustrate how interconnected the Earth’s systems are and highlight the importance of addressing climate change to maintain the balance of these states of matter and the overall health of our planet.

From the album “Solid State” by Daniel

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A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Amazes

By admin | Published: June 9, 2024

[Intro]
Wow! Amazing
Let’s sing

[Verse 1]
Music amazes
My mind blazes
To hear the sound
From all around

[Chorus]
Turn up the volume some
I’ll let you know when I’m done
Please, just a little more
Into the soul let it pour

[Bridge]
Oh, so good
Oh, so fine
As we should
Throughout time

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Music amazes
Through life’s hazes
To find the sound
And spread it around

[Chorus]
Turn up the volume some
I’ll let you know when I’m done
Please, just a little more
Into the soul let it pour

[Bridge]
Oh, so good
Oh, so fine
As we should
Throughout time

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano]

[Bridge]
Oh, so good
Oh, so fine
As we should
Throughout time

[Chorus]
Turn up the volume some
I’ll let you know when I’m done
Please, just a little more
Into the soul let it pour

[Instrumental, Piano]

[Outro]
Oh, so good
Oh, so fine
As we should
Throughout time

From the album “Solid State” by Daniel

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Spot On (The Leopard)

By admin | Published: June 9, 2024

[Intro]
You’re on
Spot on

[Verse 1]
The leopard changed his spots
He figured, “Oh, why not?”
You cannot begin
To pin
Reality on him

[Chorus]
Well, it turns out
He found out
Those spots won’t change
In the long-run
Can’t be undone
No, can’t rearrange

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
The leopard changed her spots
She figured, “Oh, why not?”
She would prefer
Not to pin
Reality on her

[Chorus]
Well, it turns out
She found out
Those spots won’t change
In the long-run
Can’t be undone
No, can’t rearrange

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano]

[Bridge]
A leopard spots never change
Position
Let’s hope humans remain
By changing disposition

{Change!)
Change the range
(change)
Of the thinking
(change)
Not so strange
(change)
To change
(change)
The sinking

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Chorus]
Well, it turns out
She found out
Those spots won’t change
In the long-run
Can’t be undone
No, can’t rearrange

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano]

[Outro]
A leopard spots never change
Position
Let’s hope humans remain
By changing disposition

The leopard

From the album “Solid State” by Daniel

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A Great State

By admin | Published: June 9, 2024

[Intro]
Is it too late
To wait?

[Verse 1]
My head is spinning (spinning)
Though I’m not turning round (round)
Brain cells are thinning (thinning)
What is going down (down, down)

[Chorus]
The rate
We accelerate
Debate
It the date
We set for too late

[Bridge]
Is it too late
To wait
Can we create
A great state

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills, Piano]

[Verse 2]
My head is turning (turning)
Utter disbelief (belief)
What are we learning (learning)
Is there no relief? (relief!)

[Chorus]
The rate
We accelerate
Debate
It the date
We set for too late

[Bridge]
Is it too late
To wait
Can we create
A great state

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass, Piano]

[Bridge]
Is it too late
To wait
Can we create
A great state

[Bridge]
Is it too late
To wait
Can we create
A great state

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills, Piano]

[Outro]
Solid state
It’s a gas
(gas, gas, gas,)

From the album “Solid State” by Daniel

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Home: A Long Time

By admin | Published: June 8, 2024

[Intro]
I came to see
Recently
I’d rather be

[Verse 1]
Feels as though
It’s been such a long time
(Such a long time)
Feels
Oh, it feels
As though
You know….
It’s been such a long time
(Such a long time)

[Bridge]
Though it was only yesterday
(Yesterday)
Or, at least it looks that way?

[Chorus]
Home: always familiar
Yet so far away
Alone: your conciliar
In aware

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
You know, though
It feels as though
It’s been such a long time
(Such a long time) Long time (long, long time)
It feels
Oh, it feels (You know it feels, it feels!)
As though
You know…. You know, you know!
It’s been such a long time
(Such a long time) (long, long time)
Way, way, too long

[Bridge]
Though it was only yesterday
(Yesterday)
Or, at least it looks that way?

[Chorus]
Home: always familiar
Yet so far away
Alone: your conciliar
In aware

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Break]
I came to see
Recently
I’d rather be

[Chorus]
Home: always familiar
Yet so far away
Alone: your conciliar
In aware

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

From the album “Tempered Response” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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Pounding on the Ceiling

By admin | Published: June 8, 2024

[Intro]
(Bang!)
Bang, bang!

[Verse 1]
Right now I’m dealing
With pounding on the ceiling
Blowing out the roof
Listen for proof

[Bridge]
Bang, bang
The hammer sang

[Chorus]
Raising the roof
Over the aloof
Bringing it down
All around

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Right now I’m dealing
With pounding on the ceiling
Ripping and pealing
Leaving me reeling

[Bridge]
Bang, bang
The hammer sang

[Chorus]
Raising the roof
Over the aloof
Bringing it down
All around

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Bridge]
Bang, bang
The hammer sang

[Chorus]
Raising the roof
Over the aloof
Bringing it down
All around

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Outro]
Bang, bang
The hammer sang

From the album “Tempered Response” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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