WARMING STRIPES
This concept uses the Warming Stripes, a visual representation of global temperature rise since the industrial era, applied deliberately to objects with a significant climate impact: the chimneys of a lignite power plant, the engine nozzle of a private jet, the drum of a concrete mixer truck, the hull of a cruise ship, and the packaging of beef. The placement is intentionally contrasting. A subtle reference to key contributors to climate change. The climate stripes become a sober yet striking symbol, highlighting the connection between lifestyle, industry, and global warming.
By Ed Hawkins, University of Reading
2025
