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• Catastrophic Surge:__Houston.mp3
• Catastrophic Surge:__Houston.mp4

Grab your partner
Spin her round
Kick her in the shin
And knock her down

[Break]

[Instrumental, Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar]

[Verse 1]
Dark clouds gather, ominous signs,
Houston braces for the floodlines.
Roofs submerged and streets awash,
As heavy rains paint the city in a wash.

[Pre-Chorus]
Evacuate, the warnings sound,
A surge of water, we can’t confound.
In the heart of Texas, we stand tall,
But nature’s fury, heed the call?

[Chorus]
Catastrophic surge, rising high,
In the blink of an eye, we can’t deny.
Houston’s heart, it beats strong,
But against this tide, we must belong.

[Instrumental, Fiddle, Guitar Solo]

[Verse 2]
High-water rescues, rooftop cries,
Heroes emerge beneath the stormy skies.
Homes swallowed by the swelling tide,
As we fight against this watery ride.

[Pre-Chorus]
Evacuate, the warnings sound,
A surge of water, we can’t confound.
In the heart of Texas, we stand tall,
But nature’s fury, heed the call?

[Chorus]
Catastrophic surge, rising high,
In the blink of an eye, we can’t deny.
Houston’s heart, it beats strong,
But against this tide, we must belong.

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Drum Fills]

[Bridge]
Through the darkness, we’ll find the light,
Together we’ll weather this relentless fight.
United heart, resilient soul,
In the aftermath, we’ll admit to our toll
We are the primary primates
Gone irate
The cause of our ill fate
Still: Drill, drill, drill
Until….

[Pre-Chorus]
Evacuate, the warnings sound,
A surge of water, we can’t confound.
In the heart of Texas, we stand tall,
But nature’s fury, heed the call?

[Chorus]
Catastrophic surge, rising high,
In the blink of an eye, we can’t deny.
Houston’s heart, it beats strong,
But against this tide, we must belong.

[Instrumental, Piano]

[Outro]
Catastrophic surge, will overcome,
Reaching the day, nowhere to run.
Houston’s spirit, taking a dive,
In the face of adversity, can’t survive.

[End]

A SCIENCE LESSON
HOUSTON (May 4, 2024) — Following a deluge of heavy storms that battered the region, the Houston area faced escalating flood threats on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue urgent evacuation warnings for residents in low-lying areas. With a flood watch in place until Sunday afternoon, forecasters anticipated additional rainfall Saturday night, potentially adding another 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 centimeters) of water to the already saturated terrain and heightening the risk of severe flooding. Friday’s torrential downpours triggered numerous high-water rescues, including dramatic rooftop operations to save stranded residents from inundated homes.

“This threat is evolving and intensifying. It’s not just another river flood,” emphasized Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the leading elected official in the nation’s third-largest county.

Persistent rains in Texas and parts of Louisiana have saturated the ground and filled reservoirs for weeks. Across southeastern Texas, north of Houston, floodwaters have engulfed streets and submerged vehicles, with some homes experiencing water levels reaching their rooftops.

In the northern Houston suburb of Spring, the National Weather Service recorded over 11 inches (28 centimeters) of rainfall within a 24-hour period ending Friday morning, exacerbating the already precarious flood situation.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

• Do-Sul-Submerso.mp3
• Do-Sul-Submerso.mp4

Correr! Rápido!
[Break]
Correr? Nadar!

[Instrumental, Guitar, Berimbau, Agogô]

[Verse 1]
In the land where the rivers roam,
Where the waters weave their tale,
Rio Grande do Sul, once known,
Now submerged beneath the veil.

[Chorus]
Do Sul submerso, in the floods we mourn,
Lost in the deluge, hearts torn,
Cities swallowed, bridges break,
In the torrents, we quake.

[Instrumental, Guitar, Ganzá, Repinique]

[Verse 2]
Torrential rains, an unyielding tide,
Claiming lives, nowhere to hide,
As the dam breaks, and the waters rise,
We’re left to ponder our demise.

[Chorus]
Do Sul submerso, in the floods we mourn,
Lost in the deluge, hearts torn,
Cities swallowed, bridges break,
In the torrents, we quake.

[Instrumental, Guitar, Berimbau, Agogô]

[Bridge]
From Feliz to Lajeado, the waters rage,
Towns and valleys, lost in the stage,
History rewritten, records drowned,
In the floodwaters, we’re bound.

[Chorus]
Do Sul submerso, in the floods we mourn,
Lost in the deluge, hearts torn,
Cities swallowed, bridges break,
In the torrents, we quake.

[Outro]
As Rio Grande do Sul bears the weight,
Of a tragedy, so heavy, so great,
We sing of loss, of hope, of pain,
In the midst of floods, who’ll remain?

[End]

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

A SCIENCE LESSON
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (May 4, 2024) — Catastrophic rains and flooding have unleashed havoc in southern Brazil, leaving a trail of devastation and despair in their wake. The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul reels from the aftermath, with the toll of tragedy rising by the hour. As heavy rains pounded the region, claiming the lives of 39 souls and leaving 68 individuals unaccounted for, the state civil defense agency grapples with the enormity of the crisis.

This grim episode marks the fourth environmental catastrophe in a year, echoing the dire floods of July, September, and November 2023, which claimed a total of 75 lives. The relentless deluge has eclipsed the memory of the historic 1941 flood, as recounted by the Brazilian Geological Service, pushing water levels to unprecedented heights in cities where records span nearly 150 years.

Streets transformed into torrents, rendering towns akin to submerged landscapes. Roads and bridges buckled under the relentless surge, while the collapse of a dam at a hydroelectric plant between Bento Goncalves and Cotipora sent shockwaves of destruction through the Taquari River valley. Lajeado and Estrela bore the brunt of this watery onslaught, with entire communities engulfed by the unforgiving current.

In the town of Feliz, nestled 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the state capital, Porto Alegre, the once-mighty river swelled beyond recognition, swallowing bridges whole and severing vital connections with neighboring settlements like Linha Nova. As Rio Grande do Sul grapples with this unparalleled catastrophe, the resilience of its people shines through amidst the darkness of despair.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

• Hot ‘lanta.mp3
• Hot ‘lanta.mp4

[Verse 1)]
In the heart of Georgia, where the peaches grow,
There’s a city sweltering, in the summer glow.
Atlanta’s heat, it’s a force to behold,
But beneath the surface, the truth is cold.

[Chorus]
Hot’lanta, city of heat,
Where the pavement sizzles beneath your feet.
In the grip of summer’s relentless flame,
We dance in the fire, we stake our claim.

[Verse 2]
From the towering buildings to the streets below,
The sun beats down, unrelenting, you know?
But with every rise, there’s a hidden toll,
As the power grid falters, under heat’s control.

[Chorus]
Hot’lanta, city of heat,
Where the pavement sizzles beneath your feet.
In the grip of summer’s relentless flame,
We dance in the fire, we stake our claim.

[Bridge]
Wildfires rage, in the distant lands,
While here in the city, we clasp our hands.
For in the face of adversity, put out the call,
Together we rise, and together we fall.

[Chorus]
Hot’lanta, city of heat,
Where the pavement sizzles beneath your feet.
In the grip of summer’s relentless flame,
We dance in the fire, we stake our claim.

[Outro]
So here’s to Atlanta, our home so dear,
In the heat of the summer, bringing on the fear.
In the heart of Hot’lanta, can’t find a day,
That makes me want to stay.

[End]

A SCIENCE LESSON
Georgia and several states across the South and Southeast have borne the brunt of some of the most extreme weather-related power outages witnessed in the past two decades.

The significance of this issue cannot be overstated: as climate change exacerbates the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, ranging from scorching heat waves to devastating wildfires, the strain on the electrical grid intensifies.

The repercussions of these outages extend far beyond mere inconvenience. Lengthy periods without power can exact a heavy toll on both the economy and human lives, costing billions of dollars in economic losses and tragically leading to loss of life.

A comprehensive analysis conducted by the nonprofit research and communications group, Climate Central, paints a stark picture: approximately 80% of all major power outages in the United States between 2000 and 2023 can be attributed to extreme weather events. These outages, characterized by their impact on at least 50,000 homes or businesses, or the loss of at least 300 megawatts of service, underscore the vulnerability of our energy infrastructure in the face of climatic upheaval.

Of particular concern are the increasing threats posed by wildfires and heat waves, phenomena intricately linked to human-induced climate change. While wildfires pose a direct threat to power infrastructure, heat waves pose acute public health hazards, especially in densely populated urban centers like Atlanta, where extreme heat and stormwater flooding are looming risks.

Zooming in on Atlanta reveals a city grappling with the dual challenges of extreme heat and escalating cooling demands. Projections indicate that Georgia is slated to experience a substantial increase in cooling costs by 2053, accompanied by a surge in state CO2 emissions driven by heightened air conditioning usage, according to a 2022 analysis by the nonprofit First Street Foundation.

As climate scientist Dr. Emily Fischer aptly observes, the confluence of intensifying weather events and escalating stressors on the energy system foreshadows a troubling trend: the likelihood of weather-related power outages escalating across the nation. The imperative for proactive measures to bolster resilience and adaptability in the face of climate-induced challenges has never been more urgent.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment