19 AUGUST 2016
Opening ceremonies at the Olympics are notorious for being ludicrously long, over-the-top lavish and pretty boring even for the people who are there. In this year’s Olympic Games, however, the Brazil introduced a new element to the party: a segment on climate change that wasn’t necessarily well received.
Yet, the opportunity to raise awareness about climate change with the whole world watching wasn’t one to miss. Many activists and members of the public concerned about the environment were glad to see the brief video about sea level rise, which included narration by Judi Dench.
Source: Care2