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The Tale of Climate Policy – Part 2

The Tale of Climate Policy – Part 2

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Title
The Tale of Climate Policy – Part 2
Date
September 5, 2021
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Panel 1 : Ext. Castle – Day

A storybook king stands atop his castle, addressing his subjects below. Behind him, flames and a great plume of smoke waft skywards.

King
Good news! I have a plan to end the wildfiles ravaging our kingdom…
Panel 2 : Ext. Castle – Continuous

The crowd below cheers.

Crowd
Huzzah!
Panel 3 : Ext. Castle – Continuous

The king continues

King
…over the next thirty years!
Panel 4 : Int. Bedroom – Night

A modern-day child lays in their bed, looking confused.

Little Boy
Wait- Why thirty years? The forest is on fire now!

Sitting at the foot of the bed, the mother scowls at the bedtime story she’s reading.

Mom
Because the king and all his rich friends will be dead by then.

The Tale of Climate Policy – Part 1

The Tale of Climate Policy – Part 1

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Title
The Tale of Climate Policy – Part 1
Date
August 22, 2021
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Panel 1 : Ext. Castle – Day

The Tale of Climate Policy

A medieval King stands on the wall of his castle, looking over the nearby village. An aide stands next to him, gesturing at the burning forest beyond.

Aide
Your Highness, the forest beyond the village is aflame again!
King
Hmmm. What seems to be the cause?
Panel 2 : Ext. Castle – Continuous

The King listens, stroking his beard and pondering.

Aide
We believe it to be the sparks from the Blacksmith’s shop.
King
Then I shall speak to the Blacksmith!
Panel 3 : Int. Blacksmith’s Shop – Later

The King stands opposite the Blacksmith in his shop. The Blacksmith is twice the size of the King and twice as mean-looking. A nearby kiln showers sparks everywhere.

King
Fair Blacksmith! Could you please produce less sparks from your shop?
Blacksmith
No.
Panel 4 : Ext. Castle – Later

The King stands atop his castle wall, addressing the villagers below. Behind him, a great plume of smoke and embers rises.

King
I HAVE DONE ALL I CAN TO STOP THE FOREST FIRES!