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Hills eroded after deforestation and air pollution for copper mining near Queenstown, Lunar Landscape, Tasmania, Australia
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Hills eroded after deforestation and air pollution for copper mining near Queenstown, Lunar Landscape, Tasmania, Australia
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Horst Mahr
Media ID 12513403
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Air Pollution Australia Australian Bare Barren Barrenness Broken Clearing Damage Damaged Deforestation Desolate Destruction Ecocide Ecological Damage Environment Environmental Damage Environmental Destruction Environmental Pollution Eroded Eroded Landscape Erosion Hilly Hilly Landscape Mining Remote Tasmania Mountain Landscape
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This print by Horst Mahr captures the devastating consequences of deforestation and air pollution caused by copper mining near Queenstown, Tasmania. The image showcases a lunar-like landscape with eroded hills, symbolizing the irreversible damage inflicted upon nature. The barrenness and brokenness of the terrain serve as a stark reminder of the ecological destruction that has taken place. The desolate scene depicts a hauntingly beautiful yet tragic view of nature's vulnerability in the face of human exploitation. The once lush and vibrant hills have been stripped bare, leaving behind scars of environmental degradation. Erosion has further intensified this devastation, creating an unsettling contrast between the rugged mountainous backdrop and the damaged foreground. Mahr's photography skillfully captures both the vastness and remoteness of this location, emphasizing its isolation from human habitation. This serves to highlight how such acts of ecocide can occur unnoticed or ignored by society at large. As viewers engage with this thought-provoking artwork, they are confronted with questions about our responsibility towards preserving our planet's natural resources. It serves as a powerful reminder that we must strive for sustainable practices to protect our environment from irreversible harm.
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