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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsArtists Replace 600 Advertisements With The Truth
We take possession advertising space because we want to denounce the role that advertising plays in promoting a consumerism unsustainable. The advertising industry feeds our desires for products based on the exploitation of fossil fuels, which have a direct impact on climate change. As for the climate negotiations and side events sponsored by large companies, the outdoor advertising allows more rich to ensure that their voice is heard beyond all others. ?resize=630%2C420
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Artists Replace 600 Advertisements With The Truth (Original Post)
kpete
Nov 2015
OP
Love this. I know these truths, but many have to be hit over the head with them.
joanbarnes
Nov 2015
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2naSalit
(86,332 posts)1. Very powerful!
Looks like these are in Europe, at least not in this country.
I would like to see a lot of those plastered all over the US.
lonestarnot
(77,097 posts)3. FW Blogger still in business?
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)12. I suspect they were referring to the FreeWay Blogger
2naSalit
(86,332 posts)14. Oh!
Wasn't aware of that but I like it. We need more of that everywhere... like more cowbell!
Thanks for clarifying, I'm in an extremely rural environment - don't get out much - and wasn't aware of the FW Blogger, but I like it!
lonestarnot
(77,097 posts)19. There is a how to on the website if you are so inclined.
But will the TPP put the kibosh on stuff like this?
2naSalit
(86,332 posts)15. You bet it would. nt
I thought as much.
mountain grammy
(26,598 posts)4. K & R. These should be everywhere!
joanbarnes
(1,721 posts)5. Love this. I know these truths, but many have to be hit over the head with them.
zentrum
(9,865 posts)7. This is really really great
..and a smart way to do it.
Thanks for the information.
Ichingcarpenter
(36,988 posts)8. That's fucking awesome and exposes the truth
Wow..........
99Forever
(14,524 posts)9. Powerful messages.
Will they make a difference? We can only hope.
Live and Learn
(12,769 posts)10. Great works. Wow. nt
cantbeserious
(13,039 posts)11. Thank You For Sharing These Truths
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Uncle Joe
(58,298 posts)13. Kicked and recommended.
Thanks for the thread, kpete.
2naSalit
(86,332 posts)16. ...and another KICK
because there aren't enough recs or comments about this!!
2na
PatrickforO
(14,559 posts)18. Very powerful - I'm glad you posted
Orrex
(63,172 posts)20. Love the messages, but isn't this vandalism?
That's how it will be described, if it gets any US news coverage at all.