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How we tackle global warming could impact on our way of life...

A political cartoon commenting on the fear that, in tackling climate change, we may lower our standard of living. For some, not tackling climate change may have more dire consequences.

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[troy5690]

Not sure what to think of this.

Doesnt appear to be any message here, just an image that makes me feel guilty for being more fortunate then some others.

Certainly no solutions offered either. So why? Whats the point of this flick?

[poltoons]

The info accompanying this video provides the context. The clip comments on climate change, our response to it, our way of life and the way of life for others by juxtaposing an image of malnourished children with a brash, loud TV ad.

Satire isn't generally about offering solutions but presenting a different perspective on things.

[someonemagical]

Clever. If you're Australian and own a TV you know the commercial its satirizing because you'd heard everyone complaining about those commercials. This really puts things in perspective...we in developed nations countries find time to complain about the volume of commercials advertising cheap clothes, while in other countries would kill for a new set of clothes or a roof over their head, and wouldn't even dream of having luxuries like TVs with annoying ads to complain about...

[jojo808]

How we tackle pollution SHOULD impact on our Western comforts of living.  good point, the voice has such a strong accent its difficult to hear. thank for posting and explaining

[PoetPerson]

Horrible but true.

[hubertfarmbuckle]

very clever