Global Warming
It has been said that due to Global Warming, small islands, including Bali, will sink.
“It has been confirmed scientifically and it is undeniable; in spite of ceremonies the Balinese carry out, from mulang pekelem to wana krtih, it can not be stopped,” says I Made Ateis Matan Pipis (I Made Atheist but Money-Oriented).
“It is useless, I think, for the Balinese to carry out all these ceremonies as it is due to the ice in the North Pole which has been melted. Unfortunately, our Balinese gods have no authority there.”
If our Balinese gods would like to go there, they will find it difficult as they have no ‘passport’. And it is not possible for them to make, as they have no the requirements; no wig, nor glasses nor money.
“So how to prevent Bali from sinking due to global warming,” adds I Made.
They pretend not to listen. They think life is already difficult, so they don’t want to listen about global warming. They just let Made talk about that. And just let the gods decide what will happen.
“The first thing you have to do is to build huge hotels as many as possible along the Bali coast. Invite investors to build hotels as many as possible,” says I Made.
It was said that mangroves can protect the coast from tsunami. But mangroves are getting less and less. A lot of mangroves have been grown but the problem is that not many people look after them.
That’s why I support the mayors who want to revise the ‘Rancangan Tata Ruang dan Wilayah’ (Regulations on Space Planning and Region) for Bali so that they can invite investors to build hotels along the coasts, by the river banks and close to temples as well. Why have sacred temples, gorges, and beaches but no money in your pockets.
“If Bali is full of hotels along its coast, tsunami will not be able to reach inland.”
“Secondly, plant trees as many as possible. Once you see vacant land, just plant trees on it. If necessary, plant trees at your house front, back and middle yard, temple courtyards, meeting halls, curbs, cockfight arenas, golf course and even football courts, as I am sure we will never become a world champion.
The more you plant trees, the more oxygen you can have. The more forest you have, the more carbon dioxide that causes global warming that can be absorbed.
Thirdly, all the gas resources which cause global warming must be closed. Stop using motor bikes and cars. Everyone must ride bicycle or walk. Use less oil, gas and wood. Try to cook every 3 days. Use less and less water and take a bath once a week. Speak less, so there will be no useless promises or bullshit that worsen the situation.
“Everyone is quiet.
“What did you say? You want to plant trees on cock-fight arenas? No motor bikes and cars to drive around? What am I supposed to use to drive my girlfriend? What should I use to drive the girly bars on the streets?” They ask.
Actually, it is hard to ask the Balinese to control their desires: They are used to living easy life. Whatever they want – coffee, rice – they always have somebody to serve it, and the rest of the business is handled by the local leaders. When tsunami comes one day, they may think that they will get help.
