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Environmental Issue Collection (page 2)

From hugging trees to harnessing wind power, the fight for our environment is a global effort

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: A motor boat sails through a frosty fog across the Yenisei River outside Krasnoyarsk

A motor boat sails through a frosty fog across the Yenisei River outside Krasnoyarsk
A motor boat sails through a frosty fog across the Yenisei River, with the air temperature at about minus 21 degrees Celsius (minus 5.8 degrees Fahrenheit)

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: A white bull enters a cattle camp, near the town of Abyei

A white bull enters a cattle camp, near the town of Abyei October 30, 2013. Abyei officials welcomed a push by the African Union to involve the U.N

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: A view of heavy rainfall is seen in Los Angeles

A view of heavy rainfall is seen in Los Angeles December 22, 2010. Another round of storms drenched rain-soaked Southern California on Wednesday, flooding streets

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: A grape picker carries crates of grapes during the last days of the harvest in the Lavaux

A grape picker carries crates of grapes during the last days of the harvest in the Lavaux region in Puidoux near Chexbres October 18, 2010

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: A time exposure photograph shows a tree in front of the snow covered Bernese alps

A time exposure photograph shows a tree in front of the snow covered Bernese alps and the city of Thun (L) in Oberbuetschel, near Bern, November 30, 2010

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: A combination of pictures shows Romanias Parliament building before

A combination of pictures shows Romanias Parliament building before (top) and during the Earth Hour at 8:30pm in central Bucharest March 27, 2010

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: A combination of pictures shows the great Giza pyramids and the Sphinx before (top

A combination of pictures shows the great Giza pyramids and the Sphinx before (top) and during Earth Hour in Cairo March 27, 2010

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: Sheep gather around a derelict house near the village of Cargan

Sheep gather around a derelict house near the village of Cargan, north of Belfast January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton (NORTHERN IRELAND - Tags: ENVIRONMENT ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY SOCIETY)

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: People walk in the snow at the Chalet-a-Gobet in Lausanne

People walk in the snow at the Chalet-a-Gobet in Lausanne January 10, 2010. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: A woman walks in the snow on a cold winter morning in Lausanne

A woman walks in the snow on a cold winter morning in Lausanne January 13, 2010. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: A general view of Santiago under a heavy layer of smog

A general view of Santiago under a heavy layer of smog
A general view of the Chilean capital Santiago under a heavy layer of smog during a fall day June 2, 2011. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: A chimpanzee eats a pineapple after receiving a Christmas basket at Rio de Janeiros zoo

A chimpanzee eats a pineapple after receiving a Christmas basket at Rio de Janeiros zoo December 18, 2012. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: A polluted river is seen in Shanghai

A polluted river is seen in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2016. REUTERS/Aly Song TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: An Iberia passenger aircraft is seen through the curtains of a window at the departure

An Iberia passenger aircraft is seen through the curtains of a window at the departure hall as it takes off from Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport during a strike of Iberia workers in Malaga

Background imageEnvironmental Issue Collection: Nine-day old male Indian rhinoceros Jari stands beside his mother Quetta in an enclosure

Nine-day old male Indian rhinoceros Jari stands beside his mother Quetta in an enclosure
Nine-day old male Indian rhinoceros Jari stands beside his 18-year old mother Quetta (L) in an outdoor enclosure at the zoo in Basel September 18, 2012



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From hugging trees to harnessing wind power, the fight for our environment is a global effort. In Alaska, offshore oil drilling rigs loom against the majestic peaks of the Alaska Range, reminding us of the delicate balance between progress and preservation. Meanwhile, in Germany's Hallertau hops growing area, a wind turbine stands tall as a symbol of sustainable energy solutions. But not all landscapes are so fortunate - on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, a stray dog bears witness to the devastating consequences of burning garbage dumps. As twilight hues paint the sky over Scroby Sands Windfarm in England, we are reminded that renewable energy can be both beautiful and vital for our planet's future. And it's not just about generating clean power - recycling plays a crucial role too. An electromagnetic crane lifts scrap steel at Pacific Steel while chips made from recycled plastic bottles await their transformation at Weeco. However, amidst these efforts lies undeniable evidence of environmental degradation. The skeleton of a dead goat serves as a haunting reminder near drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet in South Africa. Through these captivating images (Picture No. 12020767), (Picture No. 12020756), (Picture No. 12020755), and (Picture No. 12020754), we are confronted with both hope and despair – an urgent call to action for each one of us to protect our fragile planet before it’s too late.