# Disturbing Climate Crisis Ads These Powerful Posters Highlight Earth’s Energy Realities By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-05-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-crisis References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365453/Powerful-And-Disturbing-Posters-Highlight-Earth-s-Climate-Crisis/) & [energy-reality.org](http://www.energy-reality.org/art/) The [Post Carbon Institute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/post-consumer-brands) has teamed up with P.E.A.K (The Public Energy Art Kit) to create a project that sheds light on the climate crisis our world is facing. The advocates for environmental conservation have created a series of [poster ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards) for the project that are alarming. The illustrated posters were drawn by various artists, but each one contains images that exploit our energy sources and depict what to expect in the future if we keep up high energy usage. Some of the photos display disturbing images of society as "Energy Slaves" and "Greed Goddesses," while others showcase our "Dark Futures," which are insignificant and completely engulfed with smog. However, one photo is more uplifting and depicts the power we have to change our ways; simple tasks like conserving water or riding a bike instead of driving can completely change our [carbon footprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbongauge). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Climate Crisis Awareness:** Creating powerful posters to raise awareness about the climate crisis and its impact on the environment. - **Energy Conservation:** Promoting simple tasks that can significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. - **Art as Environmental Advocacy:** Utilizing art as a medium to convey messages about environmental conservation and sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for agencies to create impactful campaigns that raise awareness about the climate crisis and promote sustainable practices. - **Energy:** Opportunity for energy companies to innovate and develop cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to use their creative skills to advocate for environmental conservation and inspire behavior change. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-futures.md) - [Energy-Saving Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ad-that-saves-energy.md) - [Colorful Aerial Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-power-campaign.md) - [Climate-Awareness Wool Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irreversible-scale.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Fruit Waste Ink Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-waste-ink.md) - [Pollution-Removing Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-campaign-sucks.md) - [Endangered Ice Cream Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-the-flavors.md) - [Zero-Carbon City Concept Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-normal-exihibition.md)