Environmental Issue Collection (page 5)

The first light of the day hits the Three Sisters Mountain range and a setting moon in the Canadian Rockies near Canmore, Alberta February 5, 2010

Woman walks with umbrella during snowfall in downtown Sofia
A woman walks with an umbrella during snowfall in downtown Sofia December 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov (BULGARIA - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A motor boat sails through a low, fog-blanketed Yenisei River, about 37 km (23 miles) south Russias Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, July 27, 2010. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin

A woman walks past a row of cars buried in the snow in Hoboken, New Jersey December 27, 2010. A blizzard pummeled the northeastern United States on Monday, dumping up to 29 inches of snow

A man pushes his boat with the help of a bamboo stick to reach the bank of Rapti River at Sauraha in Chitwan, about 170 km (106 miles) south of Kathmandu December 27, 2012

The Wallace Monument sits above the morning mist in Stirling, Scotland September 30, 2015. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Chicago skyline is framed by icicles in Chicago
The Chicago skyline is framed by icicles in Chicago, Illinois, January 8, 2014. A deadly blast of arctic air shattered decades-old temperature records as it enveloped the eastern United States

Smoke rises due to clashes between Free Syrian Army fighters and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad within Band 17 in Raqqa November 20, 2013. Picture taken November 20, 2013

An aeroplane flies underneath the jet stream of another aircraft above the Italian city of Padova September 18, 2013. India voiced firm opposition on October 22 to EU plans to impose a scaled-back

The Manhattan skyline is seen behind weeds and flowers on Roosevelt Island in New York June 4, 2013. World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to raise global awareness about

The financial district of Pudong is seen on a hazy day in Shanghai January 21, 2013. Beijing is to unveil unprecedented new rules governing how Chinas capital reacts to hazardous air pollution

A car is plugged in at a charging point for electric vehicles in Mexico City, Mexico, March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

A combination photo shows the hill of the Acropolis before and during Earth Hour in Athens March 27, 2010. Earth Hour, when everyone around the world is asked to turn off lights for an hour from 8.30

People stand with umbrellas in the snow, in Cordoba January 10, 2010. Spains weather authorities have put out alerts for cold temperatures and snowstorms in several regions of the country

The clock tower at the Houses of Parliament is pictured with its lights extinguished during Earth hour, London March 27, 2010

A view of Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro during Earth Hour March 27, 2010. More than 80 countries have signed up for Earth Hour on Saturday in which homes

A man releases a Hawksbill turtle into the sea at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center of the Royal Thai Navy, in Sattahip, Chonburi province, east of Bangkok August 10, 2010

A displaced woman from the minority Yazidi sect, fleeing violence from forces loyal to the Islamic State in Sinjar town, covers her feet with clothes as she walks towards the Syrian border

Taiga the polar bear grabs a tree branch at the Quebec Aquarium in Quebec City, December 30, 2013. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger (CANADA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Pro-Russian separatist guards his position at Savur-Mohyla, a hill east of the city of Donetsk, August 28, 2014. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday that Russian forces had

A combination picture shows a view of the Forbidden City before and after (top-bottom) Earth Hour in Beijing, March 27, 2010

Hazy weather envelops the centre of Vienna December 7, 2010. Landmarks (L-R): Franz-von-Assisi-Kirche (Francis of Assisi church), Othmarkirche (St. Othmar church) and Riesenrad (Giant Wheel)

Wider Image: Earthprints: Cancun
An aerial view of Sargassum algae in Cancun, August 13, 2015. The Sargassum algae contains biting sand fleas and releases a pungent smell as it decomposes

Snow falls on the grounds of the U. S. Capitol as a blizzard blankets Washington
Snow falls on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol as a blizzard blankets Washington, February 6, 2010. A blizzard producing heavy snow and powerful winds pummeled the U.S

A man walks through the snow in St Jamess Park in central London January 13, 2010. Britain, shivering through its coldest winter in three decades, was hit by a fresh blanket of snow on Wednesday

A pair of sea otters eat a salmon they caught in Esquimalt, British Columbia
A pair of sea otters eat a salmon at dawn in Esquimalt, British Columbia on Vancouver Island August 13, 2010. The pair caught the fish in nearby waters and then devoured their catch on a small dock

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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.