Environmental Impact Collection

Europe at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. There are few lights in North Africa (bottom) and the Arctic (top) since they are more sparsely populated

North America at night, satellite image
Africa at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

South America at night, satellite image
South America at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of South America. North is at top

South America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (top left) and South Americas coasts

North America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (upper centre)

Southeast Asia at night, satellite image
Southeast Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 18:00 (6pm) GMT (UCT), centred on China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in India (left)

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

Whole Earth at night, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Wetlands at sunrise, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

19th century chart of ocean currents
Chart of ocean currents. The direction of the currents is marked by arrows.There are 17 major surface ocean currents. They circulate water around the world affecting the movement of energy

Australia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of more dense population, particularly in Southeast Asia (top left) and on Australias east coast

Moho nobilis, Hawaii o-o
Moho nobilis. Ff. 26, watercolour by William Ellis from a collection of sketches of Mammals, Birds and Fish made on Captian James Cooks third voyage (1776-1780)

Ground-mounted photovoltaic system seen from above. Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems are composed of load-bearing metal structures to which photovoltaic modules are attached

Ground-mounted photovoltaic system seen from above. Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems are composed of load-bearing metal structures to which photovoltaic modules are attached

Ground-mounted photovoltaic system seen from above. Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems are composed of load-bearing metal structures to which photovoltaic modules are attached

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Zimbabwe, Murewa District, Fertile land becoming barren due to erosion of soil

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Namibia, Naukluft Mountains, Aerial view over eroded mountain landscape and dried up river bed

Sunrise at the south shore of Mono Lake, Mono Basin National Scenic Area, California USA

Europe, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on Europe. North is at top

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Spiky peaks of Perito Moreno Glacier

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A wide landscape picture of Perito Moreno Glacier

Settling pond, Athabasca Oil Sands
Settling pond. Aerial photograph of a settling pond in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This area used to be an opencast mine for the excavation of oil sands

Africa at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in Europe and the Middle East (top)

East Asia at night, satellite image
East Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, centred over China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

3G data transmitter installation C014 / 1406
3G data transmitter installation. Aerial work platform being used to install 3G data transmission equipment with concealment cladding on a brick chimney

Environmental fuel choices, artwork
Environmental fuel choices. Conceptual artwork of a car driver faced with a moral dilemma over his choice of fuel, represented by the devil and angel figures

Iron ore quarry. Iron ores (usually a form of iron oxide) are mined as the principal source of the metallic element iron. Photographed near Kumily, in the state of Kerala, India

Loft insulation. The loft or attic space in a house is frequently left unheated, and so insulation is needed at this point to reduce heat loss from the heated area below

Laughing owl, artwork C016 / 5886
Laughing owl (Sceloglaux albifacies), artwork. This owl, endemic to New Zealand, became extinct around 1914, probably due to deforestation and the disappearance of its favourite prey the Kiori rat

Kalgoorlie and Super Pit mine, Australia C016 / 3883
Kalgoorlie and Super Pit mine, Australia

Burning fossils fuels, conceptual image C013 / 9856
Burning fossils fuels, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a lump of coal on fire, representing the burning of fossil fuels

Insects attracted to a lamp, artwork C013 / 6467
Insects attracted to a lamp, artwork. It is not clear why this happens, but one theory is that bright lights confuse insects that use the Moon (upper left) to navigate

Climate Change Wall
The Climate Change Wall in the Darwin Centre of the Natural History Museum, London

Usnea inflata, beard lichen
And Hypogymnia physodes (right), Burnham Beeches, Bucks, W. London. The former is a recent colonist following reductions in SO2 pollution

Sceloglaux albifacies, laughing owl
This owl, native only to New Zealand, became extinct in c. 1914, probably due to deforestation and the disappearance of its favourite prey the Kiori rat. Artist unknown

Ara ambiguus, great green macaw
Plate 6 painting by Louis Bourquet from Francois Le Vaillants Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets, Vol. 1, (1801). Annotated Le Grand Ara Militaire

Erythrina sp
A native Erythrina sp. flowering in a shade coffee farm located in the crater of Volcan Chinameca, El Salvador

Logging operations in Brunei
View of felled logs and forest in Brunei

Hoplostethus atlanticus, orange roughy
Photograph of three orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus). These handsome and widespread, deep-living fish are already suffering from overfishing in some places

Illegal logging taking place along the East-West Highway, Malaysia, 1993

Lichens result from an intimate relationship between a fungus and an alga; there are about 18, 000 species

Earths oil reserves, computer artwork
Earths oil reserves. Computer artwork of the Earth and oil barrels. This could represent the Earths oil reserves, or the impact of fossil fuels on the environment

Open cast mine. Aerial photograph of Gunheath china clay pit. Kaolin (china clay) is a clay material used in a wide variety of ceramic applications

Shanghai and the Yangtze, 2001. Image one of one. Shanghai, visible as a purple grey conurbation towards bottom left, is one of the largest cities in the world

Climate change space mirrors, artwork

Global water supply, conceptual image
Global water supply. Conceptual artwork of the Earth inside a water droplet. This represents global water supplies and conservation of the Earths water resources

Earth SOS, conceptual image
Earth SOS. Conceptual image of the Earth forming the centre part of the SOS international Morse code distress signal. This image can represent a variety of dangers to the Earth

Slate mine waste mountain and houses
A mountain of waste from slate mining looms behind houses and a chapel at Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales

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"Exploring the Environmental Impact: A Global Perspective" Witnessing North America at night from a satellite image, one can't help but ponder the immense environmental impact of human activity. The bright lights that dot the continent signify bustling cities and thriving industries, but also serve as a stark reminder of our energy consumption. Moving across the globe to Europe at night, another satellite image reveals a similar story. Urban centers illuminate the darkness, showcasing our modern way of life while raising questions about sustainability and resource management. South America appears equally vibrant when viewed from above at night. The dazzling lights reflect growing urbanization and economic development in this diverse region. However, we must not overlook how these advancements affect delicate ecosystems and indigenous communities. As we shift our gaze towards Southeast Asia at night, an intricate web of city lights unfolds before us. Rapid industrialization has propelled this region into global prominence; however, it has come with its fair share of environmental challenges such as deforestation and pollution. A contrasting view emerges when observing Africa through a day-night satellite image. While some areas remain shrouded in darkness during nighttime due to limited access to electricity or infrastructure, others shine brightly under the African sun – emphasizing disparities in development and their ecological consequences. Zooming out to capture Earth as a whole during nighttime offers a humbling perspective on humanity's collective footprint. The vast expanse illuminated by artificial light serves as an urgent call for sustainable practices that protect both people and planet. But amidst all these concerns lies hope - symbolized by Moho nobilis found off Hawaii's coast - reminding us that conservation efforts can make a difference if we act collectively to preserve endangered species like this majestic seabird. Shifting gears from space imagery to terrestrial wonders brings us to Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico where wetlands awaken with sunrise. This breathtaking scene reminds us of nature's resilience while underscoring the importance of protecting critical habitats for countless species.