Dire Global Warming Image Presented on 'The Simpsons'

The long-time comedy cartoon hit “The Simpsons” took on the issue of global warming Sunday evening, and in its first episode of the New Year chose to present a rather dire view. (Must-see video available here.)

As lead characters Marge and Lisa entered an oceanographic institute, they came across a display depicting what will happen to New York City in three years because of global warming. The tank filled with water, practically covering all the buildings, and leaving dead people floating at the top (thanks to NBer Gary Hall for pointing out these were people and not fish!).

To this, Marge quipped, “Three years is a looooong ways away."