Environmental Issues Collection (page 2)

Service road crossing an abandoned pond used for the disposal and stacking of phosphogypsum with crystallised patterns and shallow, but highly toxic radioactive green water in Huelva, Southern Spain

Maldives tropical reef community. Morray eel and tropical fish in mostly dead or dying coral reef following several bleaching events, the latest in 2016. Dhonfanu Thila, Baa Atoll, Maldives

hogweed, giant hogweed, heracleum mantegazzianum
1011 Hogweed - Giant hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum

anemone, wood anemone, anemone nemorosa
0161 Anemone - Wood anemone Anemone nemorosa

nepenthes pervillei, pitcher plant, green subject
Nepenthes Pervillei Pitcher plant Green subject

Shorthead sabretooth blenny (Petroscirtes breviceps) inhabiting a discarded sponge-encrusted bottle on the sea bed. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Short tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) subadult with fish-hook and monofilament line embedded in throat. Tsubamezaki, Torishima Island, Japan. December

Bauxite mine, blue water caused by industrial runoff, minerals into local water, Linden town, Guyana, South America

Aerial view of River Thames and Tower Bridge in London at night. October 2014

Bush fire triggered by lightning storm, Western Australia. December 2013

Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) male with bleached anemone, Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Iceberg in the sea outside the Kangia Ilulissat Icefjord. Iceberg from the Sermeg Kujalleg Glacier, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kalaallit Nunaat, Greenland, August 2014

Fallow deer (Dama dama) buck crossing road under street lights. London, UK. January

Massive wave crashing into Lesconil during Storm Petra, Finistere, Brittany, France. 5th February 2014. France, Bretagne, Finistere, Lesconil, Tempete " Petra", le 5 fevrier 2014

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) swimming beneath an oil rig. Eureka Rig, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. North East Pacific Ocean

Brown headed albatross sitting on the water
Extreme close-up, Split view of an albatross on the water showing its body above the water and webbed feet below the surface

Green Rebel
A solo tree set on a tropical lush hillside on the winding road of Kohala Mountain Road, Big Island of Hawaii

Top-down high angle view of vineyards, Valtellina

Humpback Whales, Mother and Calf (Megaptera novaeangliae), Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

An alert polar bear, on an ice flow, makes eye contact

The ice wall of the Nordaustlandet ice cap

Glacial ice of the Ilulissat Icefjord

Snow-covered mountains reflecting on drifting and melting sea ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Arctic Ocean. July, 2008

Palm trees and dense vegetation on Dhigurah Island viewed from the sea, South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. February, 2020

Aerial view of waves breaking on reef edge and sand bank, along South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. February, 2020

Aerial view along reef and sandbank to Dhigurah island, South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. February, 2020

Sunset over Dhigurah Island, South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. February, 2020

Aerial view of narrow coral atoll island with palm trees and white sand beach surrounded by reef, Dhigurah Island, South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. February, 2020

Wind turbines at The Walney offshore wind farm silhouetted at sunset, off Walney Island, Cumbria, UK. November, 2021

Shoal of fish swimming around an outfall pipe on the seabed discharging treated water, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) resting on section of remaining ice as surrounding sea ice melts in high temperatures, Arctic Sea, Svalbard Islands, Norway. 7th July, 2022

Alpine lake at an altitude of 2400 m, drying up during heatwave in summer, Lac des Rouites, Queyras, The Alps, France. 4th July, 2022

Decomposing carcass of a juvenile Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) caught / entangled in discarded ghost nets, Phuket, Thailand, Andaman Sea

Emissions from cement works billowing out over village, Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK. November, 2021

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of a road leading to a bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Reflections
Blacks Waterhole, Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay Territory, Australia

Polar bear mother and cub on iceberg, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear mother and cub (Ursus maritimus) on iceberg, Hinlopen Strait; Svalbard, Norway

Pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) calf playing with a plastic bag, Tenerife

An abandon pair of boots admits the mud and rubbish left by Reading Pop Festival goers. 28th June 1971

Plastic sheets, abandon tents, just some of the rubbish left by Reading Pop Festival goers. 28th June 1971

Neil Kinnock attends a Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Rally in London. 23rd October 1983

River Derwent pollution 15th June 1989

Stabilising the cliffs above the Palm Court Hotel in the 1950s. The Belgrave Hotel is in the background. Torquay

Sea shore in retreat at Oxen Cove, Brixham in June 1990

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"Capturing the Essence of Environmental Issues: A Visual Journey" Rough seas at d Ar-Men lighthouse during Storm Ruth, Ile de Sein, Armorique: Witnessing the power of nature's fury, a reminder of the increasing intensity and frequency of storms due to climate change. Red fox vixen in front of Clifton Suspension Bridge at night, Avon Gorge: Amidst urban landscapes, wildlife adapts and survives; yet their habitats are shrinking as cities expand. Aerial image of Dungeness Nuclear Power Station, Dungeness headland, Kent: Contemplating the delicate balance between energy needs and potential environmental risks associated with nuclear power generation. Swallow falls: The mesmerizing beauty of cascading waterfalls serves as a stark contrast to concerns over dwindling freshwater resources worldwide. Wild Eurasian lynx at night with city lights and sky glow behind, Switzerland: Highlighting light pollution's impact on nocturnal creatures' natural behavior patterns and ecological balance. Polar bear on an iceberg, Baffin Bay, Canada - September: A poignant portrayal symbolizing melting Arctic ice caps caused by global warming that threatens polar bears' survival. Rough seas during Storm Ruth, Ile d Ouessant, Armorique Regional Park: Stormy weather events serve as reminders that our changing climate brings about more extreme weather conditions affecting coastal communities. Quiver tree with Milky Way at night and light pollution: An enchanting juxtaposition showcasing both the wonders of nature's creations alongside human-induced challenges like light pollution impacting stargazing experiences for future generations. Unity in Green: Celebrating biodiversity through vibrant greenery while emphasizing the importance of preserving ecosystems for a sustainable future. Solar panel with sun: Harnessing renewable energy sources like solar power offers hope for reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change impacts. Tree growing in heart-shape.