A Green Lung full of Fire
A great green lung full of fire.
Nature consumed by greed,
Killed by inequality.
Despite the fact that there’s more than enough
They always want more.
It’s an addiction.
While eight billion mouths need feeding
There are those
Who seek to exploit
Without a thought
For their effect on the planet.
It’s complete madness.
As climate changes and species die
The deniers
Ignore experts and scientists
In the face of overwhelming evidence.
It’s a tragedy.
Opher – 1.3.2020
I was particularly thinking of Trump when I wrote this. To me he exemplifies the attitude. As soon as he came into office he started slashing science budgets, disbanding environmental monitoring groups and doing away with environmental protection legislation. He knew that by doing that he could stimulate the economy. To him it was a no-brainer. Short-term gain. More money to be made.
The long-term effects of these policies were immaterial. He did not care about global warming, destruction of the environment or the effects of pollution on our children. All that mattered was the money.
And where does all this wealth go?
Through tax cuts into the pockets of the extremely rich. Only a small proportion goes to the poor.
Who pays the price for the catastrophe coming down the years?
You can bet it won’t be the wealthy.