bookmark_borderThe Writing on the Wall

[Intro]
Belshazzar’s feast
(Overindulgence)
Mark of the beast
(Arrogance)

[Verse 1]
Embodied
By the disembodied
A warning for all
The writing’s on the wall

[Chorus]
Belshazzar’s feast
(Overindulgence)
Mark of the beast
(Arrogance)

[Bridge]
Consequences
(Of unchecked consumption)
Hindrance dance
(Man’s malfunction)

[Verse 2]
Disregarded by humanity
Man’s insanity
A warning for all
The writing’s on the wall

[Chorus]
Belshazzar’s feast
(Overindulgence)
Mark of the beast
(Arrogance)

[Bridge]
Consequences
(Of unchecked consumption)
Hindrance dance
(Man’s malfunction)

[Chorus]
Belshazzar’s feast
(Overindulgence)
Mark of the beast
(Arrogance)

[Bridge]
Consequences
(Of unchecked consumption)
Hindrance dance
(Man’s malfunction)

[Outro]
A warning for all
Written on the wall

ABOUT THE SONG
The Book of Daniel in the Bible contains prophetic visions and stories that, in various ways, can be seen as analogies to the climate crisis and the challenges humanity faces today.

The Writing on the Wall (Daniel 5:1-31)

In this story, a disembodied hand writes a warning on the wall during King Belshazzar’s feast, ultimately signaling the end of his kingdom. This is often interpreted as a warning about overindulgence and arrogance. Today, the “writing on the wall” could signify the scientific warnings and climate models predicting the consequences of unchecked consumption and environmental neglect. Like Belshazzar, who chose to ignore the warnings, humanity has often disregarded climate science and now faces consequences that threaten stability and survival.

From the album “The Last: Prophecies of Daniel and the Climate Crisis” by Daniel

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderThe Vision of the Four Beasts

[Intro]
Four great beasts
(Released!)
From the sea
(Bites reality)

[Verse 1]
Beast!
(Born of unsustainable practices)
Feast
(Upon Man’s malpractices)

[Chorus]
Four great beasts
(Released!)
From the sea
(Bites reality)

[Bridge]
Chaotic
(And destructive forces)
Think quick!
(May Man change courses)

[Verse 2]
Beast!
(Fueled by climate disruption)
Feast
(Upon Man’s mass consumption)

[Chorus]
Four great beasts
(Released!)
From the sea
(Bites reality)

[Bridge]
Chaotic
(And destructive forces)
Think quick!
(May Man change courses)

[Chorus]
Four great beasts
(Released!)
From the sea
(Bites reality)

[Bridge]
Chaotic
(And destructive forces)
Think quick!
(May Man change courses)

[Outro]
A vision
(Of revision)

ABOUT THE SONG
The Book of Daniel in the Bible contains prophetic visions and stories that, in various ways, can be seen as analogies to the climate crisis and the challenges humanity faces today.

The Vision of the Four Beasts (Daniel 7:1-28)

Daniel’s vision of four great beasts arising from the sea represents chaotic and destructive forces, often interpreted as symbolizing oppressive empires. Similarly, climate change can be viewed as a “beast” born of unsustainable practices, industrialization, and overconsumption. Each beast could symbolize the destructive aspects of modern industry, pollution, deforestation, and the greenhouse gas emissions fueling climate disruption. The vision reminds us of humanity’s responsibility to tame these “beasts” by reshaping our relationship with nature and managing the destructive forces within our control.

From the album “The Last: Prophecies of Daniel and the Climate Crisis” by Daniel

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderFurnace

[Intro]
Shadrach,
There’s no looking back
Meshach and Abednego,
Here we go!

[Verse 1]
Pressure!
(Immediate gain)
For sure
(Pain of strain)

[Chorus]
A test of faith
(Under extreme heat)
See Satan bathe
(In hell we meet)

[Bridge]
Into the fiery furnace
(The lot of us)
Burn, burn, burn
(Is what we earn)

[Verse 2]
Pressure!
(Hold to the belief)
Endure
(There’s relief)

[Chorus]
A test of faith
(Under extreme heat)
See Satan bathe
(In hell we greet)

[Bridge]
Into the fiery furnace
(The lot of us)
Burn, burn, burn
(Is what we earn)

[Chorus]
A test of faith
(Under extreme heat)
See Satan bathe
(Livin’ hell ain’t sweet)

[Bridge]
Into the fiery furnace
(The lot of us)
Burn, burn, burn
(Is what we earn)

[Outro]
Shadrach,
There’s no looking back
Meshach and Abednego,
Here we go!

ABOUT THE SONG
The Book of Daniel in the Bible contains prophetic visions and stories that, in various ways, can be seen as analogies to the climate crisis and the challenges humanity faces today.

The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3:1-30)

The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace represents a test of faith under extreme heat. This could serve as an analogy for the increasing global temperatures and extreme heat waves we face today. Just as they endured the heat by holding to their beliefs, humanity today must confront the “fire” of climate change by staying committed to sustainable practices and long-term solutions, despite the pressures of immediate gain and convenience.

From the album “The Last: Prophecies of Daniel and the Climate Crisis” by Daniel

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderSound in the Dark

[Intro]
Audio spark
(Lark of a hark)
In the dark
(Bringing light into the night)

[Verse 1]
My eyes can’t see
(Not a thing)
But my ears can hear
(Angels sing)

[Chorus]
Audio spark
(Lark of a hark)
In the dark
(Bringing light into the night)

[Bridge]
Can you hear the music
(Through the thick of it)
Can you fell the magic
(Into the quick of it)

[Verse 2]
No, can’t see a thing
(Nothing at all)
But hear Her sing
(Angelic ball)

[Chorus]
Audio spark
(Lark of a hark)
In the dark
(Bringing light into the night)

[Bridge]
Can you hear the music
(Through the thick of it)
Can you fell the magic
(Into the quick of it)

[Chorus]
Audio spark
(Lark of a hark)
In the dark
(Bringing light into the night)

[Bridge]
Can you hear the music
(Through the thick of it)
Can you fell the magic
(Into the quick of it)

[Outro]
The music’s magic
(Quick! Into the thick)

From the album “The Last” by Daniel

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bookmark_borderOn the Run

[Intro]
The sun is on the run
Soon, it’s the turn of the moon
To shine
(Shine oh so fine)

[Verse 1]
The day’s come undone
(Last light’s in sight)
Not to be outdone
(The dark seeks insight)

[Chorus]
The sun is on the run
Soon, it’s the turn of the moon
To shine
(Shine oh so fine)

[Bridge]
Shine all day
(Shine all night)
Not fade away
(Keep it bright)
And shine so fine
(Shine, shine, shine)

[Verse 2]
The day went away
(Now night’s in sight)
Still looking for a ray
(For my soul’s delight)

[Chorus]
The sun is on the run
Soon, it’s the turn of the moon
To shine
(Shine oh so fine)

[Bridge]
Shine all day
(Shine all night)
Not fade away
(Keep it bright)
And shine so fine
(Shine, shine, shine)

[Chorus]
The sun is on the run
Soon, it’s the turn of the moon
To shine
(Shine oh so fine)

[Bridge]
Shine all day
(Shine all night)
Not fade away
(Keep it bright)
And shine so fine
(Shine, shine, shine)

[Outro]
Keep it bright
(Shine the light)
Shine, shine on (and on)

Reggae Sway” by Narley Marley

From the album “The Last” by Daniel

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bookmark_borderThe Last

[Intro]
The last sliver of sunlight
Fades into the night
Catch the day’s last insight
As we embark into the dark

[Verse 1]
Who stands tall
(And has it all)
Who is meek
(Protecting the weak)

[Chorus}
The first become last
The lasts’ quenched thirst
As the won fades to past
Inheriting the cursed

[Bridge]
The last sliver of sunlight
Fades into the night
Catch the day’s last insight
As we embark into the dark

[Verse 2]
Watch the tall fall
(The beggars’ ball)
As the left behind
(Are front of mind)

[Chorus}
The first become last
The lasts’ quenched thirst
As the won fades to past
Inheriting the cursed

[Bridge]
The last sliver of sunlight
Fades into the night
Catch the day’s last insight
As we embark into the dark

[Chorus}
The first become last
The lasts’ quenched thirst
As the won fades to past
Inheriting the cursed

[Bridge]
Last is first. First is last.
(The die is caste)

[Outro]
Last is first. First is last.
(The die is caste)

From the album “The Last: Prophecies of Daniel and the Climate Crisis” by Daniel

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderLeaking Air

[Intro]
Hey there
You leaking air?
Cause where you’re at
Is falling flat

[Verse 1]
Did you know
You’re looking low
Might need a jack
To lift you back

[Chorus]
Hey there
You leaking air?
Cause where you’re at
Is falling flat

[Bridge]
Might be too late
(To reinflate)
Looks like a nail
(Did the impale)

[Verse 2]
Pressure is down
(Down, down, down)
Are you aware
(Not holding air)

[Chorus]
Leaking fast
It can not last
Cause where you’re at
Is falling flat

[Bridge]
Might be too late
(To reinflate)
Looks like a nail
(Did the impale)

[Chorus]
Leaking fast
It can not last
Cause where you’re at
Is falling flat

[Bridge]
Might be too late
(To reinflate)
Looks like a nail
(Did the impale)

[Outro]
Psssssssssss

From the album “Blazing” by Industrial Noize Pollution

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderCompressed

[Intro]
Compressed
(Hot air)
Compressed
(So there)

[Verse 1]
In a squeeze
From all of these
Hard pressed
Compressed

[Chorus]
Compressed
(Hot air)
Compressed
(So there)

[Bridge]
Pack it in tight
(With all your might)
Lost sight
(Of insight)

[Verse 2]
Where to begin
To cram it in
Hard pressed
Compressed

[Chorus]
Compressed
(Hot air)
Compressed
(So there)

[Bridge]
Pack it in tight
(With all your might)
Lost sight
(Of insight)

[Chorus]
Compressed
(Hot air)
Compressed
(So there)

[Bridge]
Pack it in tight
(With all your might)
Lost sight
(Of insight)

[Outro]
Try to compress
(Your mess)

From the album “Blazing” by Industrial Noize Pollution

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderMake the Cut?

[Intro]
Way too long
(Too, too long)
Same ole song
(What went wrong)

[Verse 1]
Make the mark
Pull to start
No if’s or but
Make the cut

[Chorus]
Way too long
(Too, too long)
Same ole song
(What went wrong)

[Bridge]
Didn’t make the cut
(Fell short)
One loose nut
(No retort)

[Verse 2]
Feel the teeth
Digging in
Out of the sheath
The cuts begin

[Chorus]
Way too long
(Too, too long)
Same ole song
(What went wrong)

[Bridge]
Didn’t make the cut
(Fell short)
One loose nut
(No retort)

[Chorus]
Way too long
(Too, too long)
Same ole song
(What went wrong)

[Bridge]
Didn’t make the cut
(Fell short)
One loose nut
(No retort)

[Outro]
New life made
(Under the blade)

From the album “Blazing” by Industrial Noize Pollution

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderRough Around the Edges

[Intro]
A little too rough
Around the edges
Had enough
Of false pledges

[Verse 1]
Right from the start
(Not too smart)
Putting the brain
(To a strain)

[Chorus]
A little too rough
Around the edges
Had enough
Of false pledges

[Bridge]
Need to get smooth
(To fit in the groove)
Go with the grain
(To remain sane)

[Verse 2]
Twisted morals
(Stolen laurels)
Such a dark heart
(Love a quick start)

[Chorus]
A little too rough
Around the edges
Had enough
Of false pledges

[Bridge]
Need to get smooth
(To fit in the groove)
Go with the grain
(To remain sane)

[Chorus]
A little too rough
Around the edges
Had enough
Of false pledges

[Bridge]
Need to get smooth
(To fit in the groove)
Go with the grain
(To remain sane)

[Outro]
Too, too rough
(Had enough)

From the album “Blazing” by Industrial Noize Pollution

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderRicochet

[Intro]
Did you say…
(Ricochet)

[Verse 1]
Pulled the trigger
(Go figure)
Lost his mind
(Never to find)

[Chorus]
Do you mind
If I bounce it off you
Will you find
The sting of thing, too

[Bridge]
Did you say…
(Ricochet)

[Verse 2]
Missed the target
(Much regret)
Lack of aim
(What a shame)

[Chorus]
Do you mind
If I bounce it off you
Will you find
The sting of thing, too

[Bridge]
Did you say…
(Ricochet)

[Outro]
Out of the way
(Ricochet)

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 unintended 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.

These unintended consequences highlight the interconnectedness of human activities and their impacts on the Earth’s climate system. Addressing these unintended consequences requires comprehensive strategies that consider the broader environmental and societal implications of policy decisions and technological advancements.

From the album “Blazing” by Industrial Noize Pollution

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderHey, Mister!

[Intro]
Hey, mister!
Can you spare a dime
Trying to make it
Through a rough time

[Verse 1]
The cost of living
Due to non-giving
Is the cost of life
Due to our strife

[Chorus]
Hey, mister!
Can you spare a dime
Trying to make it
Through a rough time

[Bridge]
Hey, mister!
Can you spare a buck
I’m down (down, down)
Down on my luck

[Verse 2]
The price we pay
For living this way
Celebrate our birth
At the cost of the Earth

[Chorus]
Hey, mister!
Can you spare a dime
Trying to make it
Through a rough time

[Bridge]
Hey, mister!
Can you spare a buck
I’m down (down, down)
Down on my luck

[Chorus]
Hey, mister!
Can you spare a dime
Trying to make it
Through a rough time

[Bridge]
Hey, mister!
Can you spare a buck
I’m down (down, down)
Down on my luck

[Outro]
Ways we didn’t mend
Bringing on our end

From the album “Blazing” by Industrial Noize Pollution

Reggae Sway” by Narley Marley

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderHard

[Intro]
Dealt the card
(How hard?)
Rolled the dice
(Should’ve thought twice)

[Verse 1]
We made the day
The hard way
We chose the path
Of nature’s wrath

[Chorus]
Dealt the card
(How hard?)
Rolled the dice
(Should’ve thought twice)

[Bridge]
Might want to rethink
The road we’re on
Watching hopes sink
Shun the hate we spawn

[Verse 2]
We made our bed
With what we’ve said
We chose the road
Of the heavy load

[Chorus]
Dealt the card
(How hard?)
Rolled the dice
(Should’ve thought twice)

[Bridge]
Might want to rethink
The road we’re on
Watching hopes sink
Shun the hate we spawn

[Chorus]
Dealt the card
(How hard?)
Rolled the dice
(Should’ve thought twice)

[Bridge]
Might want to rethink
The road we’re on
Watching hopes sink
Shun the hate we spawn

[Outro]
Marred from hard

From the album “Blazing” by Industrial Noize Pollution

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderMarching

[Intro]
The howling wind
Won’t rescind
The blasting heat
Won’t retreat

[Verse 1]
Faster and faster
(Accelerate how fast)
Higher and higher
(How long can it last)

[Chorus]
The howling wind
(Won’t rescind)
The blasting heat
(Won’t retreat)

[Bridge]
Time keeps marching
(I keep searching)
Marching at double time
(Right past our prime)

[Verse 2]
Picking up the pace
(Of the human race)
Picking up the speed
(Man won’t recede)

[Chorus]
The howling wind
(Won’t rescind)
The blasting heat
(Won’t retreat)

[Bridge]
Time keeps marching
(I keep searching)
Marching at double time
(Right past our prime)

[Chorus]
The howling wind
(Won’t rescind)
The blasting heat
(Won’t retreat)

[Bridge]
Time keeps marching
(I keep searching)
Marching at double time
(Right past our prime)

[Outro]
Marching (past our past)
Can we outlast?

A SCIENCE NOTE
We first developed the hypothesis of the non-linear acceleration of climate change in the 1990s. By the early 2000s, this hypothesis evolved into established climate theory, now widely accepted as scientific fact. My lab partner, a Doctor of Physics from Ohio State, and I collaborated to provide crucial evidence supporting this theory. Over time, we have observed a significant shift in the doubling time of climate change impacts — the rate at which the effects intensify. Initially, the doubling time was approximately 100 years, but it has since decreased to 10 years, and more recently, to just 2 years.

A recent study has verified our thesis on accelerating climate change, aligning closely with the extreme conditions now affecting our area. In 2023, nearly half (48%) of the Earth’s land area experienced at least one month of extreme drought, a sharp increase from the 1980s’ average of just 15%. Notably, these droughts are often followed by extreme rainfall, a pattern identified as compound drought-extreme precipitation events (CDEPs), which are both highly destructive and increasingly common. The study highlights that these events, already on the rise, are expected to intensify as climate change progresses, with rising temperatures contributing to their frequency and severity. Given that our region is currently facing its worst drought on record, it’s reasonable to expect these figures may be climbing even faster than in previous years, emphasizing the urgent need for climate resilience planning.

From the album “Blazing” by Industrial Noize Pollution

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderDensity

[Intro]
Before you go
Do you know
(The density)
Of the flow?
[Bridge]
Like a freight train
(Through your brain)

[Verse 1]
The lack of wit
Is getting thick
Can’t think quick
(My last bit)

[Chorus]
Before you go
Do you know
(The density)
Of the flow?

[Bridge]
Dare to square
(The velocity)
Won’t stay there
(New destiny)

[Verse 2]
In the course
(Of the force)
Gettin’ a divorce
(See reality)

[Chorus]
Before you go
Do you know
(The density)
Of the flow?

[Bridge]
Dare to square
(The velocity)
Won’t stay there
(New destiny)

[Chorus]
Before you go
Do you know
(The density)
Of the flow?

[Bridge]
Dare to square
(The velocity)
Won’t stay there
(New destiny)

[Outro]
Like a freight train
(Through your brain)

The Immediate Impact of Climate Change

If you’re wondering why rain-related severe weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, it’s due to climate change. Rising temperatures increase the amount of humidity in the atmosphere, as warmer air holds more moisture. The Clausius-Clapeyron equation shows that for every 1°C (1.8°F) increase in temperature, the air can hold about 7% more water vapor. This not only raises relative humidity, posing health risks, but it also amplifies the intensity of extreme weather events like storms, floods, and hurricanes.

Many areas in the U.S. are experiencing average temperature increases of up to 10°C, extending over more weeks during both spring and fall. This increase allows the atmosphere to hold about 70% more water vapor, leading to significantly more rainfall. Additionally, raindrops are becoming larger and falling faster, which increases their momentum. Using the formula p=mv (momentum = mass x velocity), larger and faster raindrops carry more energy.

Moreover, the number of raindrops is also increasing. A higher concentration of raindrops in a given time and area further boosts momentum. For example, if N raindrops, each with mass m and velocity v, hit a surface area A per second, the total momentum impacting the surface is Nmv per second. This contributes to increased force and damage during rainstorms.

The end result is an increase not only in the frequency and intensity of storms but also in the momentum of falling rain, which intensifies their impact.

Violent Rain
What turns these severe weather events into ‘violent rain events’ is the application of the drag equation and flow dynamics.

Mass and velocity are just part of the equation; density also plays a key role. The combination of these variables increases the intensity of flow forces. Wind and water forces scale with the square of velocity, meaning that as flow speeds increase — due to more intense heating or heavier rainfall — the damage scales accordingly. According to drag physics, force is proportional to density times the square of velocity.

For example, a 20-mile-an-hour wind exerts four times the force of a 10-mile-an-hour wind, while a 40-mile-an-hour wind exerts 16 times the force of a 10-mile-an-hour wind. At 50 miles an hour, the force is 25 times greater, and at 60 miles an hour, it’s 36 times greater than at 10 miles an hour. Now, add the density factor: water is about 800 times denser than air, so a 10-mile-an-hour water flow exerts 800 times the force of a 10-mile-an-hour wind.

As flow velocities increase due to climate change, the forces — and thus the damage — scale with the square of the velocities. While we may not know precisely how much velocities will rise with climate change, we’re already seeing the effects: overwhelmed flood and sewage systems, collapsing hillsides, and more.

From the album “Blazing” by Industrial Noize Pollution

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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