There’s a lot to be said about COP28, the climate conference this year held in Dubai. I feel even more apprehensive than last year, when I wrote this: Betje’s Comics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Congrats on getting your comics up on the display. COP 28 this year has been problematic to say the least, but thankfully there's artists like you there to keep pushing the truth.
It hits me more personally as I know someone in the 80's who bronzed and then experienced cancer --- so the 'after' vs preventative costs are so often unseen and vastly underestimated in monetary and health costs.
Congrats on getting your comics up on the display. COP 28 this year has been problematic to say the least, but thankfully there's artists like you there to keep pushing the truth.
Ah, thanks! Yes, let’s hope it helps a little?
It's easy to deny that God exists, but not so climate change.
True.
Ugh the last comic economics really hit me 😥
Really? That’s interesting to me. Can you tell me why?
This is the one thing that gives me hope; even if you’re a selfish prick, you have reason to take climate action. It’s simply cheaper…
It hits me more personally as I know someone in the 80's who bronzed and then experienced cancer --- so the 'after' vs preventative costs are so often unseen and vastly underestimated in monetary and health costs.
I’m so sorry to hear that. I didn’t even think of that more literal interpretation of the comic.
When art reaches a viewer alchemy happens for the person viewing and for the art - I love intersections like this in life so much.
They all hit home and visual art is such an important medium to confront us away from news reports. Your cartoons are so pertinent.