Bangladesh - women moves with children after Cyclone Aila hits, Picture: Oxfam International

Another way to symbolize climate change is to show humans that suffer from the effects of it. Here is for example a picture of a family that is effected by the cyclone Aila. Those pictures naturally cause compassion – and it is always a tough decision whether it is right or wrong to play on one’s heart strings. In matters of climate change (at least the one we have been talking about lately) it must be said that there are floodings in Bangladesh since centuries already.

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Still it is important to show those who are suffering from the effects of extreme wheather – as it is our first reference that makes us understand what is happening. So as soon as certain ethical borders are not crossed, pictures of victims are a legitmate means.