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Wind farm near Sigatoka, Coral Coast, Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

The Dawn of Christianity The Flight into Egypt
The Dawn of Christianity (The Flight into Egypt) (1841). Turner, Joseph Mallord William 1775-1851. The greatest English painter of his generation

A timeline of Earths history

A team of androids break down objects to their scrap value
A team of robotic scrap merchants going about their business on a liquid world designed to break down unwanted objects to their scrap value

Artists concept of life on Mars long ago
The quest to find life on Mars has been a lengthy process that still carries on to this day. Long ago, life did exist on the red planet, but shifts in its orbit almost tore Mars apart

Artists concept of a city of the future where machines rule

Fierce androids riot the city of Tokyo in 2037
In the year 2037, the first of the robot riots take place in the city of Tokyo. They have long been used for manual tasks that no respectable person would wish to do

Resigned to their Lot, 1901 (oil on canvas)
XIR33764 Resigned to their Lot, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Geoffroy, Henri Jules Jean (1853-1924); 110x150 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Hatch Family, 1870-71 (oil on canvas)
BAL4226 The Hatch Family, 1870-71 (oil on canvas) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 121.9x186.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Alfrederick Smith Hatch); American

Detail of St. Francis receiving the Rule of the Order from Pope Honorius, scene
XAL176888 Detail of St. Francis receiving the Rule of the Order from Pope Honorius, scene from the cycle of the Life of St

Francis Noel Clarke Mundy and his Grandson, William Mundy, 1809 (oil on canvas)
XYC159665 Francis Noel Clarke Mundy and his Grandson, William Mundy, 1809 (oil on canvas) by Reinagle, Ramsay Richard (1775-1862); 101.5x127 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Christ touches the bier of the son of the widow of Nain, the young man sits up, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

Generation of the son of the widow of Nain, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1712

United States, Arizona, Glen Canyon Dam across Colorado River

Solar panels and sky

Sign and wind turbines, Tarifa, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Installation of a solar collector, near Freiburg in Breisgau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Installation of solar panels near Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Wind turbines on Mt Schauinsland, Freiburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Parque Eolico, Madeira, Portugal, Europe

Wind turbines in winter at sunrise on a snowy field, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe

Solar panels a the roundabout island, Ost district, Woergl, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

Wind turbines in a summer landscape, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Wind turbine in Lanjaron, Alpujarra, Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, southern Spain, Europe

Wind turbines in Lanjaron, Alpujarra, Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, southern Spain, Europe

Solar plant near Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

DENMARK: FAMILY, c1886. Four generations of a prosperous Danish farm family, c1886

Dounreay
The bottom half of the worlds first electricity-producing fast breeder reactor at Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment in Scotland, 14th July 1956

Dragging Coal
A shackled woman and child dragging a container of coal along a mineshaft, 1842. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

We Have Gas
A hand-painted sign outside a New York petrol station on 11th Avenue, assuring customers that We Have Gas, 1st September 1979. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Four Generations of Swedish Royalty - (seated) King Oscar II (18291907) pictured with (back left) his son (the future King) Gustaf V (Oscar Gustaf Adolf)

Communication - Far easier for the younger generation, even in 1903! The little girl: " Grandmother, Dad said he did not want to kiss you, by phone" - the response is a miserable Granny

Russia - Family from Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast. Date: 1902

St. Pauls Minnesota, USA - Ford Plant and Power House, situated oat Mississippi River Boulevard and the Ford Road. Date: circa 1920s

A wind turbine in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Wind turbine, Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA

USA, Texas, Vega, Old ranch windmill and water pump beneath array of wind power generating turbines at Wildorado Wind Farm on summer afternoon

Galapagos Giant Tortoises (Geochelone elephantophus) CDRS, Charlse Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Giant Tortoises (Geochelone elephantophus) CDRS, Charles Darwin Research Station. Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantophus) CDRS, Charlse Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantophus) CDRS, Charles Darwin Research Station. Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

A wind farm in the San Gorgonio Mountain Pass in Palm Springs, California

Hau Nui Wind Farm, near Martinborough, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station and Waikato River, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

Tararua Wind Farm, Tararua Ranges, near Palmerston North, North Island, New Zealand

Autumn Colours, Roaring Meg, Kawarau River, Kawarau Gorge, near Cromwell, South Island, New Zealand

Coronation teas in Plumstead, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 15 May 1937

Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria) adult, from unusual second generation brood which is uncommon in Britain and probably trigged by global warming

Calder Hall, Cumberland, England, the worlds first full scale nuclear power station opened 17 October 1976. On left are cooling towers

Edison generator for electric light at Menlo Park. Behind doors is the 80 hp engine. The two vignettes (top) are Edisons improved form of JW Trowbridges electric dynamometer

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Generation: A Journey Through Time and Progress In the ever-evolving tapestry of our existence, generation after generation has witnessed remarkable milestones that have shaped our world. From the iconic Volkswagen VW Camper Van symbolizing freedom and adventure to the haunting Three Mile Island nuclear power station disaster that reminded us of the delicate balance between progress and responsibility. As we strive for a sustainable future, wind turbines stand tall on our horizons, harnessing nature's force to power our cities. The ITER fusion research reactor represents humanity's relentless pursuit of clean energy solutions, while Indian Point nuclear power station serves as a reminder of both its potential and risks. The last known photo captures Captain Smith of RMS Titanic, an emblematic figure from a bygone era when technological marvels were met with unforeseen tragedy. Tesla coils firing in mesmerizing artwork remind us of Nikola Tesla's visionary contributions to electrical engineering. On the shores near Workington, construction workers diligently install cables connecting Robin Rigg offshore wind farm to homes across Solway Firth – a testament to human ingenuity meeting renewable energy demands. Wind turbines continue their graceful dance against azure skies while solar panels bask in sunlight, silently converting it into electricity for countless households. Hinkley Point 33900_001 stands as a beacon of hope for cleaner energy production amidst environmental concerns. Meanwhile, Dounreay remains an enduring symbol of scientific exploration and innovation in nuclear technology. Each passing generation carries forward lessons learned from those before them; they embrace new technologies while grappling with their consequences. We are but one link in this chain – responsible for preserving what was left behind by previous generations and paving the way for those yet to come. Through triumphs and setbacks alike, we forge ahead towards a brighter tomorrow - mindful that each decision made today shapes not only our present but also defines the legacy we leave behind for future generations.