The idea for The Emissary was to attempt to build awareness that pollution leads to climate change, and came out of frustration that science and weather reporting were not persuading the public or politicians to act.  Perhaps people would listen to the Emissary, a creature from a distant planet already ruined by pollution.

The lack of action to reverse levels of co₂ will eventually create chaos and suffering that old politics and existing boundaries will not be able to control.

David Steidl has had a long-standing interest in the intersection of science and art. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in fine arts/graphic design, he has worked extensively in the field for over 30 years, encompassing a range of media that include photography, film, corporate multimedia, and print design. This is Steidl’s first graphic tale. He lives in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.