Andy Vine: A Plea For The Planet

October 24, 2009 – International Day Of Climate Action – Bridge to a Cool Planet – Cambie Bridge – Vancouver – Canada “A PLEA FOR THE PLANET” Andy Vine © 1990 We’re making a plea for the planet A Pitch for old Mother Earth She’s in a jam, we want to do what we can So we’re singing out for all it’s worth So when you shop for the family table Please think about what you choose. Where was it grown? How far did it travel? How much CO2 was produced? So let’s keep it local and start getting vocal To let store owners see That we want food that’s good for the planet And good for the family. We’re making a plea for the planet A Pitch for old Mother Earth She’s in a jam, we want to do what we can So we’re singing out for all it’s worth Let’s take a moment please to think about our trees And the way we clear cut them down But bare mountain sides and messy mudslides They only make me frown Let’s get selective, find a new perspective ’bout our logging industry So future generations can have forests not plantations Like they did in history We’re making a plea for the planet A Pitch for old Mother Earth She’s in a jam, we want to do what we can So we’re singing out for all it’s worth I guess it’s not surprising that the mercury is rising ‘Cos of all the fossil fuels we burn But let’s keep our cool and not be fools When it comes to doing our turn Instead of burning gas that heats up the atmosphere why not ride a bike? The exercise will let ya feel a whole lot better And you’ll live a …