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Doomsday

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[Intro]

(Hey!) What do you have to say
About your role in doomsday
Hey! (Hey! Hey!)

[Verse 1]

Counting down
(90, 89)
Down, down, down
(Too late for 88)

[Bridge]

(Hey!) What do you have to say
About your role in doomsday
Hey! (Hey! Hey!)

[Chorus]

Are you O.K.
(With bringing on doomsday)
Won’t go away
(Doomsday is on the way)

[Verse 2]

The End Times are found
(90, 89)
Just look around
(Too late for 88)

[Bridge]

(Hey!) What do you have to say
About your role in doomsday
Hey! (Hey! Hey!)

[Chorus]

Are you O.K.
(With bringing on doomsday)
Won’t go away
(Doomsday is on the way)

[Bridge]

(Hey!) What do you have to say
About your role in doomsday
Hey! (Hey! Hey!)

[Outro]

(Hey!) What do you have to say
Hey! (Hey! Hey!)

A SCIENCE NOTE

The proximity to “doomsday” due to climate change has become more urgent, as the planet has already surpassed 1.5°C (2.7°F) of warming above pre-industrial levels in 2024. This milestone, which scientists warned could trigger irreversible impacts, marks a critical tipping point in the climate crisis. Here’s an updated overview of the situation:

Key Indicators of Climate Risk:
  1. Surpassing 1.5°C:
    • Crossing the 1.5°C threshold means the planet is now experiencing more severe and irreversible consequences, such as accelerated ecosystem collapse, higher risks of extreme weather events, and increased global instability.
    • Melting Ice and Rising Seas:
      • The rate of polar ice sheet and glacier melting is accelerating, contributing to faster-than-expected sea level rise. Coastal areas are already facing more frequent flooding, and some regions are becoming uninhabitable.
      • Extreme Weather Intensification:
        • Heatwaves, hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts have become more frequent and intense. These events are not just local disasters but are increasingly interconnected, creating cascading global disruptions.
        • Tipping Points Becoming Reality:
          • Climate tipping points, such as the Amazon rainforest nearing a dieback state, Arctic permafrost releasing large amounts of methane, and significant disruptions to ocean currents like the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), are no longer theoretical. Their impacts are now unfolding.
          • Human and Economic Costs:
            • The human toll of climate change continues to mount, with millions displaced, increased food and water insecurity, and mounting economic losses. Insurance markets in high-risk areas are collapsing, and global economic damages are projected to exceed trillions annually by mid-century.
              • How Close Are We?

              Having surpassed 1.5°C of warming, the world is dangerously close to catastrophic climate scenarios:

              • The risk of crossing 2°C of warming, which could lead to mass extinctions, ecosystem collapse, and widespread societal disruption, is now imminent unless drastic action is taken immediately.
              • The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has emphasized that the window for limiting warming to 1.5°C has closed, and humanity must now focus on preventing temperatures from rising further toward 2°C or beyond.
                • Doomsday Clock Context:

                The Doomsday Clock, maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, is set at 89 seconds to midnight as of 2025, its closest point ever. Climate change, alongside nuclear war and other existential threats, plays a significant role in this calculation. Surpassing 1.5°C of warming highlights the urgency of immediate climate action.

                What Can Be Done?

                Despite this sobering reality, there is still a narrow pathway to prevent the worst outcomes. It requires:

                1. Aggressive Emission Reductions:
                  • The world must cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 60% by 2030 to limit further warming and aim for net-zero emissions well before 2050.
                  • Transition to Renewable Energy:
                    • A global shift away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydroelectric power must accelerate immediately.
                    • Adaptation and Resilience:
                      • Governments need to prioritize climate adaptation measures, including improved infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and protecting critical ecosystems.
                      • Global Cooperation:
                        • Strong international agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, must be enforced and enhanced. Wealthier nations must also provide support to developing countries that are most vulnerable to climate impacts.
                          • The Path Forward:

                          Surpassing 1.5°C is a wake-up call, underscoring that climate change is not a distant threat but a current crisis. While preventing further warming beyond 2°C is essential, every fraction of a degree matters. The time for incremental change has passed—immediate, systemic action is required to mitigate the escalating risks and secure a livable future.

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