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He further critiques the simplistic attribution of rising ocean levels to Australian policies, labeling such claims as "ludicrous." The cartoon commentary displayed during the show satirizes this notion by depicting government officials, including Chris Bowen, as claiming responsibility for rising seas—an assertion Henderson finds naive and disconnected from the actual drivers of climate change. He emphasizes that large nations like China and India are increasing emissions regardless of Australia's efforts, making the concept of "leading by example" insufficient in tackling the global problem.