Global Warming

This is a sad painting to say the least. It depicts two penguins holding on while standing on the last piece of iceberg left. After learning about the dangers to the Global Environment such as the greenhouse effect and CFC's, I have a better knowledge about global warming. I think this particular painting symbolizes two things. First of all it symbolizes that global warming is a real issue and must be dealt with. It is imperative that humans help the environment because not only do animals depend on the environment, but humans do as well. Since it was the humans who are responsible for global warming, it should be their duty to reduce or reverse the effects that they have had on the environment. Second, I believe that it symbolizes that nature suffers from man's doing. The penguins are embracing each other, forced to survive on one last hope and that is for man to undo the destruction that he started. This painting is sad but it is a good metaphor for what humans have caused to the natural environment.