Summer itself has become a topic of discussion in the past few years
Climate change has brought to reality our worst fears..
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Relentless heat waves, prolonged and intense
Of living being and infrastructure, testing resilience
One side of the Atlantic indulging in schadenfreude to deride
The lack of ubiquitous air conditioning on the other side
Endless chatter about planting more trees
Everyone praying for the heat waves to cease
Reactors shut down, asphalt melting on roads
Power outages adding to the misery from overload
The dystopian future of science fiction seems to have arrived
In a rapidly heating world everyone must adapt to thrive
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Ensconced in my centrally air-conditioned home right now
I thank this modern-day luxury that allows
Us to sail through heat waves without much discomfort
I too cannot help but feel sorry for those across the pond making an effort
To stay cool without this invaluable piece of equipment
Investing in air conditioning should be the first step to prevent
The tragic loss of life while sustainable solutions are explored
To tackle the issue of a warming planet at its core
Passion...unbridled 