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Global Warming Collection by Armando Rebatto 
This peculiar image presents a startling message. The black high heel morphing into a flipper, suggests that as a result of global warming our ordinary way of life that we take for granted may be altered to suit new environments. One example being the rise of sea levels due to bodies of ice melting in the Antarctic and Arctic regions. Cleverly using the universal language of fashion to convey it.
It mocks the importance of style. Even though the islands are going under water and countries suffering, there may be some people that still care about fashionable attire to look appealing, such as high heels. But is this the look we want for the future? This is ridiculous attire and I believe it embodies the unusual things that may occur due to climate change, mocking the fact that we aren’t taking as much action as we should to prevent this from happening.
It’s as if we are being stuck in a slow motion car crash that we know is going to happen and we can take action, however it’s difficult to figure out exactly what to do and if it will have a major impact on reducing the effects of climate change. This image cleverly, clearly and succinctly conveys that our lives will change drastically for the worse, unless we act upon it now.
What is the cause of rising sea levels?
According to National Geographic, rising sea levels are said to occur because of two main reasons. One is thermal expansion, when water expands as a result of the warmer temperature and the second reason is the melting of large polar ice caps in combination with diminished snowfall thus there isn’t enough time for the glaciers to rebuild and recover.
The Global Mean Sea Level (GMSL) has risen by 4 to 8 inches (10-20 centimetres) over the past century and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts the sea levels to rise between 11 to 38 inches (28 to 98 centimetres) by 2100.
