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Greenhouse Effect Collection

The greenhouse effect is a phenomenon that has far-reaching consequences for our planet

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Rough seas at d'Ar-Men lighthouse during Storm Ruth, Ile de Sein, Armorique Regional Park

Rough seas at d'Ar-Men lighthouse during Storm Ruth, Ile de Sein, Armorique Regional Park. Iles du Ponant, Finistere, Brittany, France, Iroise Sea. 8th February 2014

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on an iceberg, Baffin Bay, Canada. September

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on an iceberg, Baffin Bay, Canada. September

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Rough seas during Storm Ruth, Ile d Ouessant, Armorique Regional Park

Rough seas during Storm Ruth, Ile d Ouessant, Armorique Regional Park. Iles du Ponant, Finistere, Brittany, France, Iroise Sea. 8th February 2014

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Tabular iceberg floating in Weddell Sea, iceberg broken away from Larson C ice shelf

Tabular iceberg floating in Weddell Sea, iceberg broken away from Larson C ice shelf. Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) colony dwarfed on sea ice below. Near Danger Islands, Antarctica

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Big storm hitting cliffs, with waves breaking over the top, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Big storm hitting cliffs, with waves breaking over the top, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Rough seas at Nividic lighthouse during Storm Ruth, Ile d Ouessant

Rough seas at Nividic lighthouse during Storm Ruth, Ile d Ouessant, Armorique Regional Park, Iles du Ponant, Finistere, Brittany, France, Iroise Sea. 8th February 2014

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Rough seas at Creac h lighthouse during Storm Ruth, Ile d Ouessant

Rough seas at Creac h lighthouse during Storm Ruth, Ile d Ouessant, Armorique Regional Park, Iles du Ponant, Finistere, Brittany, France, Iroise Sea. 8th February 2014

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Licancabur volcano and surrounding mountains reflected in waters of a severe flood caused by

Licancabur volcano and surrounding mountains reflected in waters of a severe flood caused by climate change. Los Flamencos National Reserve, Antofagasta, Chile. February 2019

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Bramble cay melomys (Melomys rubicola), a small rodent that was endemic to a small coral

Bramble cay melomys (Melomys rubicola), a small rodent that was endemic to a small coral cay in the Torres Strait. A few years ago

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: During an extreme heat-stress event at Melbournes Yarra Bend Grey-headed Flying-fox

During an extreme heat-stress event at Melbournes Yarra Bend Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) colony, where temperatures exceeded 43'C

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Bush fire triggered by lightning storm, Western Australia. December 2013

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Iceberg in the sea outside the Kangia Ilulissat Icefjord. Iceberg from the Sermeg Kujalleg Glacier

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Massive wave crashing into Lesconil during Storm Petra, Finistere, Brittany, France

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: A pedestrian walks on a bridge on a polluted day in Beijings central business area

A pedestrian walks on a bridge on a polluted day in Beijings central business area, China April 2, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: A building under construction is seen amid heavy smog in Beijings central business area

A building under construction is seen amid heavy smog in Beijings central business area, China April 2, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Snow-covered mountains reflecting on drifting and melting sea ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Palm trees and dense vegetation on Dhigurah Island viewed from the sea, South Ari Atoll, Maldives

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Aerial view of waves breaking on reef edge and sand bank, along South Ari Atoll, Maldives

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Aerial view along reef and sandbank to Dhigurah island, South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Sunset over Dhigurah Island, South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. February, 2020

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Aerial view of narrow coral atoll island with palm trees and white sand beach surrounded by reef

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) resting on section of remaining ice as surrounding sea ice

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Alpine lake at an altitude of 2400 m, drying up during heatwave in summer, Lac des Rouites

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Emissions from cement works billowing out over village, Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK. November, 2021

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Single almond tree (Amygdalus communis), with wind turbines in background

Single almond tree (Amygdalus communis), with wind turbines in background. Sisante, Albacete, Spain

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Meltwater flowing off an iceberg. Near Yalour Islands, Wilhelm Archipelago, Antarctica

Meltwater flowing off an iceberg. Near Yalour Islands, Wilhelm Archipelago, Antarctica. January 2020

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Curves on edge of iceberg in Southern Ocean. One of the most rapidly warming areas on the

Curves on edge of iceberg in Southern Ocean. One of the most rapidly warming areas on the planet. Spert Island, Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica. December 2019

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20032434

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Mexico, Gulf Coast, Cuidad del Carmen, Cattle grazing on deforested land

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) nectaring on Witch hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) nectaring on Witch hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia Jelena ). Surrey, England, UK. February

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on an iceberg, Baffin Bay, Canada. September

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on an iceberg, Baffin Bay, Canada. September

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Bush fire triggered by lightning storm, Western Australia. December 2013

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

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Aerial view of meltwater lake on the ice cap north-east of Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier

Aerial view of meltwater lake on the ice cap north-east of Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier, Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sermersuaq / Greenland ice sheet, Greenland, August 2014

Background imageGreenhouse Effect Collection: Aerial view of meltwater channels in ice cap north-east of Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier

Aerial view of meltwater channels in ice cap north-east of Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier, Sermersuaq / Greenland ice sheet, Greenland, August 2014. Photographed for The Freshwater Project



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The greenhouse effect is a phenomenon that has far-reaching consequences for our planet. As we witness the rough seas at d Ar-Men lighthouse during Storm Ruth in Ile de Sein, Armorique, and the polar bear stranded on an iceberg in Baffin Bay, Canada, we are reminded of the impact of climate change. The intensifying storms like Storm Ruth and rising sea levels are direct results of global warming. The tabular iceberg floating in Weddell Sea, broken away from Larson C ice shelf serves as a chilling reminder of the melting polar ice caps. These images depict the urgency to address the greenhouse effect before it's too late. Amidst this crisis, even everyday scenes such as a Boeing 737 taking off at sunset hold significance. The emissions released by airplanes contribute to greenhouse gas emissions which further exacerbate global warming. In contrast, the snow-covered mountains reflecting on drifting and melting sea ice in Spitsbergen, Svalbard showcase both beauty and fragility. This delicate balance between nature's wonders and human-induced changes must be preserved. Moving towards warmer regions like Dhigurah Island in South Ari Atoll, Maldives reveals palm trees and dense vegetation thriving under tropical conditions. However, these picturesque landscapes face threats from rising temperatures caused by excessive greenhouse gases. Aerial views along reef edges and sandbanks highlight how waves break over them due to increasing storm intensity caused by climate change. Furthermore, sunsets over Dhigurah Island serve as poignant reminders that even paradise-like locations are not immune to environmental challenges posed by global warming. Lastly, witnessing big storms hitting cliffs with waves breaking over them in Shetland emphasizes how no region can escape the wrath of climate change, and is crucial for us all to come together globally to combat this issue through sustainable practices and reducing our carbon footprint. These captivating images capture various aspects affected by the greenhouse effect - from extreme weather events to vulnerable ecosystems.