Time to leave
As Rex looked behind him, he knew any incoming help would be to late. The billowing clouds of smoke told their own story. Plant 158 had been said to be fail proof. It had been built with great care, and with a plentiful supply of lake water to keep the reactors cool. The very latest technology had been used to guard against any mistake made being made by the humans that operated the plant…
“Why grandad did they not listen when you told them about global warming. Was it because you don’t have a academic qualification”.
“No bless you no. It was not that, they just thought that they knew better”.
“But grandad, you showed them that over several millenniums the sun varies its output. You told them. You made it clear that there would be a sudden and prolonged rise in water temperatures”.
“Can humanity survive grandad”.
“Lillie, we may have to swim, and later go underground, but I promised your mum when we left her at the plant, that I would get you to safety”.
Footnote: Rex her grandad, is a modern day Noah. He has been developing a series of underground vaults for human survival, rather like the Svalbard Seed Vault. Well that’s my story.
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That is really frightening! I hope it doesn’t really happen. Great story, Mike!
Thank you PJ,
You only have to look at the weather around the world the last few weeks to see that underground vaults might become necessary.
That is true, and was part of the encouragement to write this piece. Thank you
Will those vaults be safe in other aspects?
It is likely not, the seed bank at Svalbard has experienced difficulties with flooding.
A topical take, MH. Well thought out.
Thanking you yarnspinnerr for your supportive comments.
That day, sadly, is not very far. Thoughtful post, Michael.
Varad I am pleased to have your supportive feedback.
Nice futuristic take. Why the plant is on fire?
That is a good piont, the fire has occurred due to the reactor has overheating following a increase in lake water temperatures
Thank goodness for Grandad and his preparations. Scary stuff.
Today all around the world, parents and grandparents need to look to the future to support their families. Although perhaps it has always been so. Thank you for your support Iain.
Could very well be prophetic.
I certainly hope not, thank you for commenting. It is good to know one is being read.
WoW! So close to reality too! Our current Prime Minister wants to put more money into protecting the planet and unfortunately the opposite party is offering tax cuts…go figure how stupid humans can be? So sad. Great story and writing!! Cheryl-Lynn
Thank you Cheryl-Lynn, I look forward a better standard of management. You have prompted me to consider writing a story on how it might occur