Tag: Free Liberty

• SOS__Send-Less-Mess.mp3
• SOS__Send-Less-Mess.mp4

[Intro]
S.O.S.
Under stress
S.O.S.
Under duress
Please…
Send less mess

[Verse]
Unfortunately,
Can you rescue me
(You rescue)
(Me unfortunately)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]
Can’t believe
Hard to breathe
(Can’t believe)
(Hard to breathe)
S.O.S.
(Under stress)
S.O.S.
(Under duress)
Please…
Send less mess
Less mess!

[Chorus]
Thieves!
Took my breath away
Thieves!
Ruined our way

[Break]
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]
Save the day!
Took my breath away
Save the day!

Going down now, (going down)
Going down now, (going down)
Going down now, (going down)
Going d-d-d-d-down
Woo, woo

[Instrumental, Harmonica Solo, Guitar]

S.O.S.
(Under stress)
S.O.S.
(Under duress)
Please…
Send less mess
Less mess!

A SCIENCE NOTE

Earth’s Current Climate Status

“We’ve entered the Age of Loss and Damage, but we’re just at the start. What we are seeing already just makes you want to cry,” expressed Dr. Christopher Trisos from the University of Cape Town in a recent BBC interview (MP3 Format). He highlighted the inevitability of loss and damage but emphasized that there are significant measures we can take to mitigate it.

In the 20th century, the Earth’s surface temperature averaged 13.9℃. However, in the first weeks of July 2023, the global average temperature surged to 17℃, marking a concerning shift. The question arises: Can humans endure temperatures greater than 3℃? The answer is a grim “probably not long,” as such extremes have never been experienced by humanity before.

September 6, 2023, marked a dire warning from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, following the World Meteorological Organization’s report on the hottest Northern Hemisphere summer in human history. Guterres stated, “The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting,” emphasizing the severity of the situation.

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.

In October 2023, the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that the average temperature for September hit 16.38 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record set in September 2020 by 0.5 degrees Celsius. Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo described it as “mind-blowing” and emphasized the devastating impacts on people and ecosystems, citing destruction of assets, infrastructure, and harvests. “What we are observing, are not only new extremes but the persistence of these record-breaking conditions, and the impacts these have on both people and planet, are a clear consequence of the warming of the climate system,” Director Buontempo said.

By January 2024, the Earth had experienced an alarming annual average temperature increase of over 1.5 degrees Celsius. This temperature rise continued in February 2024, with a monthly average reaching 1.77 degrees above pre-industrial levels, occurring centuries earlier than previously predicted. The urgency to address and combat climate change has never been more critical.

In a significant update from May 2024, scientists determined through tree ring analysis that the average temperature increase in 2023 reached 2.07 degrees Celsius, further underscoring the escalating pace of climate change and its profound impact on global ecosystems.

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.”

From the album “Free Democracy” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

• It-Aint-the-Heat-I.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-I.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-II.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-III.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-III.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-IV.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-IV.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-IX.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-IX.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-V.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-V.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-VI.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-VI.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-VII.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-VII.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-VIII.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-VIII.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-X.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-X.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-XI.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-XI.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-XII.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-XII.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-XIII.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-XIII.mp4
• It-Aint-the-Heat-XIV.mp3
• It-Aint-the-Heat-XIV.mp4

[Intro]
Have you heard the news?
Hey, Philadelphia,
Have you heard the knews?

[Verse]
Have you heard the news
The summer time blues
Started way too soon
(Too, too, too soon)
In the month of June

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
The temperature (the temperature)
And the moisture (the moisture)
Put me under pressure
(Under pressure)
That’s for sure
(Under pressure)
(Too, too, too soon)

[Chorus]
It ain’t the heat (heartbeat)
It’s the humidity (clearly)
Wet-bulb sob
The humidity
Killing me

[Instrumental, Guitar, Harmonica]

[Bridge]
I regret
It’s not even summer yet!
Boo, hoo
Summertime blues, and…
It’s not even summer yet!

[Breakdown]
[Bridge]
The temperature (the temperature)
And the moisture (the moisture)
Put me under pressure
(Under pressure)
That’s for sure
(Under pressure)
(Too, too, too soon)

A SCIENCE NOTE
The greatest short term climate change risk to human health is deadly humid heat (wet-bulb temperature).

A Wet-bulb measures the temperature read by a thermometer covered in a wet cloth. As water evaporates from the cloth, evaporation cools the thermometer. This mirrors how the human body cools itself with sweat. The higher the heat and humidity (heat index), the harder it is for sweat to evaporate. The study Adaptability Limit to Climate Change Due to Heat Stress found that a wet-bulb temperature of 35C (95F) at 100% humidity, or 115F at 50% humidity, would be the upper limit of safety, beyond which the human body can no longer cool itself by evaporating sweat from the surface of the body to maintain a stable body core temperature.

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.

From the album “Free Democracy” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

• To-the-Touch-I.mp3
• To-the-Touch-I.mp4
• To-the-Touch-II.mp3
• To-the-Touch-II.mp4

[Intro]
No more more
No more
Say no more
We’ve turned it up
Way too much
Now, it’s hot to the touch!

[Verse 1]
Drill, drill, drill
Bring on the ill
How long to endure
Till there is no more?

[Break]
No more more
No more
Say no more
We’ve turned it up
Way too much
Now, it’s hot to the touch!

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

[Verse 2]
Spill, spill, spill
Bring on the ill
How long to endure
Till there is no more?

[Bridge]
No more more
No more
Say no more
We’ve turned it up
Way too much
Now, it’s hot to the touch!

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Outro]
We’ve turned it up
Way too much
Now, it’s hot to the touch!

 

A SCIENCE NOTE
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. Under President Biden, the United States has continued 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. 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 “Free Democracy” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

• Extreme-Extreme.mp3
• Extreme-Extreme.mp4

[Intro]
Mean extreme
I mean
Extreme extreme

[Verse 1]
Heavier rainfall
Brings on the floods
Well, after all
Governed by duds

[Bridge]
Mean extreme
I mean
Extreme extreme

[Chorus]
Watch the primate
Gyrate
Can’t win
Putting a spin
On the climate

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Drier droughts
No doubt
Can’t you see
The rising sea
A bout
Of severity

[Bridge]
Mean extreme
I mean
Extreme extreme

[Chorus]
Watch the primate
Gyrate
Can’t win
Putting a spin
On the climate

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Bridge]
Higher highs
Lower lows
Whichever way the wind blows
Drier drys
No one knows
Whichever way the wind blows

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Outro]
Higher highs
Lower lows
Whichever way the wind blows
Drier drys
No one knows
Whichever way the wind blows

A SCIENCE NOTE

How Climate Change Intensifies Weather Extremes

1. Increased Atmospheric Water Vapor

Mechanism: Warmer air holds more moisture. For every degree Celsius of warming, the atmosphere can hold about 7% more water vapor . This additional moisture can lead to more intense precipitation events when conditions are right.

Impact: This results in heavier rainfall, leading to increased flood risks during storms.

Example: Record-breaking rainfall and flooding events, such as those seen in Europe in 2021 and the U.S. in 2022, are becoming more frequent and severe .

2. Enhanced Heatwaves

Mechanism: Higher global temperatures increase the frequency, duration, and intensity of heatwaves. Climate change shifts the distribution of temperature extremes, making hot days hotter and more common.

Impact: Increased risk of heat-related illnesses, wildfires, and strain on energy resources due to higher demand for air conditioning.

Example: The heatwave in the Pacific Northwest in 2021 set all-time high temperature records and led to hundreds of deaths .

3. Intensified Storms and Hurricanes

Mechanism: Warmer sea surface temperatures provide more energy to storms and hurricanes, increasing their intensity. Additionally, higher temperatures can lead to more rapid intensification of these systems.

Impact: Stronger winds, heavier rainfall, and higher storm surges cause more damage to coastal areas.

Example: Hurricanes like Harvey (2017), which dropped unprecedented rainfall in Texas, and Dorian (2019), which devastated the Bahamas, exemplify this trend .

4. Prolonged Droughts

Mechanism: Changes in precipitation patterns and increased evaporation rates due to higher temperatures contribute to longer and more severe droughts.

Impact: Reduced water supply, agricultural losses, and increased wildfire risk.

Example: The prolonged droughts in California over the past decade have led to significant water shortages and increased wildfire activity .

5. More Severe Winter Storms

Mechanism: Disruptions in the jet stream, partially driven by Arctic warming, can lead to unusual patterns that result in severe winter storms in certain regions.

Impact: Increased snowfall, ice storms, and prolonged cold spells can disrupt infrastructure, travel, and power supplies.

Example: The February 2021 winter storm in Texas caused widespread power outages and significant damage due to unprecedented cold temperatures .

6. Rising Sea Levels

Mechanism: Melting polar ice and thermal expansion of seawater due to warming contribute to rising sea levels.

Impact: Increased coastal flooding, erosion, and higher storm surges during extreme weather events.

Example: Coastal areas around the world, such as Miami and the Maldives, are experiencing more frequent and severe flooding events .

Summary

Climate change is a key driver in the increasing frequency and intensity of various weather extremes. The complex interactions between higher temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and changing oceanic conditions create a more volatile and unpredictable climate system. This underscores the urgency for robust climate mitigation and adaptation strategies globally.

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 “Free Democracy” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

• Crossing the Rubicon.mp3
• Crossing the Rubicon.mp4

[Intro]
What?
Really? Come on,
Crossing the Rubicon
Passed the point of know return
Will we ever learn?

[Verse 1]
Going to blast past
Foot on the gas
Going to blow by
Don’t know why

[Bridge]
Crossing the line
At this very time

[Chorus]
Really? Come on,
Crossing the Rubicon
Passed the point of know return
Will we ever learn?

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Turning up the heat
Till we’re cooked complete
Refuse to retreat
Even though we’re beat

[Bridge]
Crossing the line
At this very time

[Chorus]
Really? Come on,
Crossing the Rubicon
Passed the point of know return
Will we ever learn?

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Bridge]
Crossing the line
At this very time
Off the ledge
Over the edge
No stall free-fall

[Instrumental, Piano]

[Outro]
Crossing the line
At this very time
Off the ledge
Over the edge
No stall free-fall

Origin of the Phrase
“Crossing the Rubicon” is an idiom that means passing a point of no return. It originates from a historical event involving Julius Caesar in 49 BCE.

The phrase comes from an incident during the Roman Republic. Julius Caesar, a Roman general and statesman, led his army across the Rubicon River, which marked the boundary between the Roman province of Cisalpine Gaul and Italy proper, controlled directly by Rome. By crossing this river with his army, Caesar defied the Roman Senate’s explicit orders and initiated a civil war.

A SCIENCE NOTE
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 could lead to a 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.

A look at seven of the nine tipping points crossed that show the proverbial snowball is already rolling. The first dominoes have fallen and will continue to knock down more tiles with each escalating step.

From the album “Free Democracy” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment