A global warming rug? Wouldn’t something to keep you cool rather than warm be more appropriate?

This does keep both sides of the debate happy though. Concerned eco-types can raise awareness among their Hummer-driving friends by putting one of these in their front room.

The Hummer-driving friends can show their contempt by walking all over it and kicking that felt polar bear. Or they can sweep those IPCC reports they’ve got lying around underneath it.

The rug was designed by the Mexican design collective NEL, who say:

Global Warming contrasts the comfort and softness of a rug with a thorny problem that is specific to our time. Following the age-old tradition of using rugs as a means for communication and a cultural record, NEL is portraying global warming in a scene that invites us to reflect on our impact on today’s world.

There’s no news on whether manufacturing was carbon offset, let’s hope if was or the designers will have to face allegations that they’re just … wait for it … carpetbaggers. I’ll get my coat…

Hat tip: Deep Sea News

Images: NEL