Nude Photo Shoot for Global Warming

ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) -- Wanted: volunteers willing to take their clothes off and have their picture taken on a freezing cold Alpine glacier.

The appeal by New York artist Spencer Tunick, famous for taking pictures of thousands of naked people in public settings worldwide, is intended for a photo shoot to highlight the effects of climate change on Switzerland's shrinking glaciers, environmental group Greenpeace said on its Web site Wednesday.

Greenpeace said if global warming continues at its current pace, most Swiss glaciers will disappear by 2080.

The photo shoot, which follows Tunick's previous shoots in London, Mexico City and Amsterdam, will take place in August at an undisclosed location in Switzerland.

Prospective candidates from further afield will have to start making travel arrangements now. "We aim to make this a climate friendly event, so please come by public transport and don't fly," Greenpeace said.

-- CNN Article

Let me get this straight. In an attempt to bring global warming awareness to a higher level, a New York artist is going to Switzerland where he plans to shoot several people nude on a glacier? Personally, I find this to be a horrible idea. The conservatives are already trying to dismiss global warming as liberal nonsense, and I imagine they'll have a field day with this. "America, look at these godless, immoral, far-left loonies taking nude photos together like hippies."
Global warming is a very serious issue, one that is supported by scientists, politicians, and people worldwide. There are facts. The Greens and all of the other organizations that are trying to spread awareness need to do so with the facts. Tell people straight up why it's a problem, how it happens, and possible solutions. That's what we need in order to convince the people who are weary of global warming. What we do not need is naked photo sessions on glaciers. That's not doing anything but turning away people who are on the fence about climate change, and giving fuel to those in denial to add to their fire.

I know these people have good intentions, but the fact is this will do nothing but hurt the cause.