The Poetry and science of climate change.
Download Paul Munden's lively, fun, creative and educational anthology of poetry and climate change. Great for use as a resource for livening up teaching on what Munden describes as 'the most pressing issue of our time' and fusing science and the arts or for use for pleasure!
1) Feeling the Pressure: Poetry and science of climate change
Sample:
Half Truths
50% of accidents are avoidable;
50% of plans are ill-conceived.
50% of cities are in rural areas;
50% of people sleep under the stars.
50% of facts are accurate;
50% of deceit lacks charm.
50% of politicians misuse statistics;
50% are misunderstood.
50% of all energy is wasted;
50% of waste is a case in point.
50% is an average mark-up;
50% of mediocrity is worse than crass.
50% of depression is clinical;
50% of madness is inspired.
50% of failures are unsubstantiated;
50% of progress is just marking time.
50% of hopes are legally binding;
50% of fears are not scary enough.
50% of science is invaluable;
50% of poems are unread.
50% of everything is a generalisation;
50% of nothing is less than you think.
Paul Munden
