A Change in the Weather

A Change in the Weather is a cartoon strip about local climate and conservation issues which is published in the Otago Daily Times every Saturday. The strip is produced by two Dunedin artists -Bruce Mahalski and Abe Hunter.

Bruce is a Dunedin based artist, museum curator and environmental activist who has self published a number of similar books but this will be the first one about climate. Abe is an illustrator, cartoonist and well-known independent comic publisher.

The pair would like to publish some of the best cartoons from the first two years in book form because it could be a valuable educational resource for both young and old. The book will be distributed around local schools and via local conservation groups and will also be available to purchase online or through some book shops.

The finished book will be packed full of easy-to-read cartoon strips which really get to grips with the nuts and bolts of climate science and climate change. There is also information about how everyone can make a difference – both by making small changes in their own behaviour, but also by pushing for changes in corporate and government policies which we need

Don’t worry! It’s not all doom and gloom! There are also good news stories about conservation successes and our environmental heroes.