On the ITV News (Wednesday) they spoke about how rapidly the ice is retreating in the Arctic Circle. A report visited Svalbard where scientists famously research climate change. He spoke about the likelihood that there will be no ice at all in the North Pole by 2040. I could not stop worrying about how impactful a world without ice will be.
As temperatures rise seven times faster in the Arctic Circle, we have a sense of urgency. It is important that we combat global warming now. If we do not, ice will melt, sea levels will rise and animals become extinct. Warm air masses will dominate. Food shortages will be rife.
Whether or not most people care about climate change, I do not know. I do think we should care. We should do far more than care. Climate change needs tackling. Now.
Rant over… Take a look at my short ‘A World Without Ice’ poem.
A world without ice
Is boring and hot.
No snowflakes are falling,
Little fun to be got.
A world without ice
Means no polar bears too.
A lack of cold habitats
No need for skidoos.
A world without ice
Is sad and injust
With tropical storms
And deserts of dust.
A world without ice
Is a miserable place
Just carbon emissions
And smog in your face
A world without ice
Is a world I’d dislike.
So get out of those planes
And start riding your bike.
Final Thoughts
These are the times when we can make the biggest difference. As voters we can lobby the government to invest in fossil-free fuels. We can choose cleaner ways to travel. Distant meetings can be replaced with Zoom ones.
I hope that my little poem makes you think. I would hate to see Arctic animals lose their homes. Similarly I would hate to see the Fenlands covered in water. So many things I worry about.
Are you worried about climate change and ice melting? What suggestions do you have to make an impact?
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my environmental poem. For something less serious, have a read of my Motherland TV show review.
Fantastic words, no one seems to be taking this threat seriously
Agreed. It is really desperate now.
Excellent poem. We had barely any snow this winter in Maryland.
Is that a big difference to what it used to be like? Very sad if it has greatly reduced.
Yeah. Usually there’s at least one major snowstorm in January or February. None this year.
I love the poem, it puts into words what a lot of us are thinking about climate change.
Thank you. I am glad it is clear.
After struggling through ice storms, snow storms, and more snow storms over the last couple of weeks, a world without ice doesn’t sound like such a bad thing. LOL Seriously though, it is scary to think about the impact of the arctic ice caps melting on our planet.
Sadly, in North America sometimes flying is the only way to get from A to B. But, there are less impactful alternatives if you look for them. This week I had to make a work trip to Milwaukee. Instead of taking 2 flights (there is no direct flight option, no train service and it’s an 8-hour drive), I flew to Chicago and took an express bus to Milwaukee. This ended up saving me hundreds of dollars and took the same amount of time as a connecting flight. I told everyone at my meeting about it and several people said they would consider the bus option for their next trip.
That is great! I am jealous of your snow storms. I love snow! ⛄️
I’ll be honest. I do like snow, although I much prefer enjoying its beauty when I don’t have to drive, or fly, anywhere.
Haha yes. I love a snow day when work is cancelled.
Not only a wonderful poem but a hard hitting one with much thought behind it. Well done!
Such a powerful poem! It is so scary how the world is changing and the impact we have on the environment. Thank you for sharing and raising awareness.
Lauren x
Thank you for reading.
Great poem Jamie! It does make us think- it’s so important to make informed choices.
Thank you for sharing! Raising awareness and doing our part in voting and making lifestyle changes is so important.
It is scary to think about a world with ice, and your poem highlighted what that would be like “Just carbon emissions and smog in your face” We do need to do more about climate change!
I hope we get to carbon zero.