Environmental Issue Collection (page 6)

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

Flamingos stand in their enclosure during snowfall in winter in Jerusalems Biblical Zoo December 12, 2013. REUTERS/Baz Ratner (JERUSALEM - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

The three day old baby male Asian Elephant stands beneath its mothers legs in their enclosure at Chester Zoo in Chester, northern England November 28, 2012

A view of the Turano slum in Rio de Janeiro March 11, 2014. Rio de Janeiro is one of the host cities for the 2014 soccer World Cup in Brazil

A boat is seen near the mouth of Rio Doce (Doce River), which was flooded with mud after a dam owned by Vale SA and BHP Billiton Ltd burst

A man puts bricks into an oil barrel which filled with water at a construction site in
A man puts bricks into an oil barrel filled with water at a construction site in Colombo February 10, 2015. Saudi Arabias oil exports have risen in February in response to stronger demand

Paramilitary policemen stand guard at Tiananmen Square as the sun sets over the Great Hall of the People, the venue of the upcoming National Peoples Congress (NPC) in Beijing March 4, 2013

A baby chimpanzee holds onto its mother as she walks around their enclosure at Sydney s
A baby chimpanzee holds onto its mother as she walks around their enclosure at Sydneys Taronga Zoo October 25, 2013. The baby chimpanzee was born last week, and is now on public display

A seagull chases another off its perch on the chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel, during the second day of voting for the election of a new pope at the Vatican March 13, 2013

Bees are seen at an apiary, in Casablanca, Chile October 4, 2019. Picture taken October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

A seagull flies of from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Saint Peters Square during the second day of voting for the election of a new pope at the Vatican, March 13, 2013

Anti-government protesters sweep the street around the Democracy monument after weeks of protesting and days of clashes with police in Bangkoks city centre December 4, 2013

A Ukrainian border post is seen through bullet holes in a trucks windscreen on the
An Ukrainian border post is seen through bullet holes in a trucks windscreen on the outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk June 3, 2014

A group of impala graze near the elevated railway line that allows movement of animals below the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)

A helicopter, one of three carrying officials including President Joko Widodo, is seen flying near Mount Agung, a volcano on the highest alert level

The Wider Image: The Rio Grande under Trump
The US-Mexico border fence is seen in McAllen, Texas, U.S. May 10, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria SEARCH " BARRIA BORDER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH " WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES

A house with windows covered with wood to protect from shrapnel is seen in the village of Katerynivka, disengagement area of government and Russian-backed rebel troops

The Wider Image: Thailands crocodile farms
Crocodiles are seen at Sri Ayuthaya Crocodile Farm in Ayutthaya province, Thailand, May 23, 2017. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha SEARCH " PERAWONGMETHA CROCODILE" FOR THIS STORY

An aerial view of the Bom Futuro National Forest near Rio Pardo in Porto Velho, Rondonia State, Brazil, September 3, 2015. Picture taken September 3, 2015. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

A queen bee is seen on a honeycomb at an apiary, in Casablanca, Chile October 4, 2019. Picture taken October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

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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.