Environmental Science Collection (#25)

Wind turbine, India
Wind turbine. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production. The wind turns the blades, and this drives a turbine to generate electricity

Building, thermogram. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object, measured by the long-wave infrared radiation it emits

Wind turbines, California, USA
Wind turbines. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production. The wind turns the blades, and this drives a turbine to generate electricity

Solar power plant, California, USA
Solar power plant, aerial photograph. There are nine solar power plants located in Californias Mojave desert, USA, collectively called solar energy generating systems (SEGS)

Wind turbine rotating, time-exposure image. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production

Failed sea defences, Norfolk
Failed sea defences in front of an eroded coastline. Photographed in Happisburgh, Norfolk, UK. This area of the English coastline is particularly prone to erosion by the sea

Wind turbine in wheat field
Wind turbine in a field of ripening wheat, time-exposure image. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production

Row of wind turbines at sunset. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production. The wind turns the blades, and this drives a turbine to generate electricity

Wooden penstock. Leaking wooden penstock, leading to the Pierres Brook hydroelectric plant. The word penstock comes from the technology of wooden water mills

Deforestation in the Amazon, 2000
Deforestation in the Amazon. True colour Landsat satellite image of the Eastern part of the state of Rondonia in Brazil, showing areas of deforestation (light green and brown)

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"Environmental Science: Unveiling the Secrets of Our Planet's Health" In a world where environmental awareness is paramount, the study takes center stage. Like a conceptual image capturing Mount Etna erupting in 2012 C016 / 4639, it delves into the intricate workings of our planet. From Winfrith Heath in Dorset, UK to Mannheim's satellite image, environmental scientists explore every nook and cranny to understand Earth's delicate balance. They harness solar panels basking in the sun's rays and witness public protests like Kazakhstan's powerful demonstration in 1990 C017 / 9394. With thermograms revealing cooling towers' impact and artistic renditions like the Orbiting Carbon Observatory, these scientists strive to decode nature’s mysteries. Wind farms gracefully dotting Scotland's landscape showcase their dedication to renewable energy while hydrogen-powered buses pave the way for sustainable transportation. Yet amidst this scientific journey lies an undeniable truth - each step we take leaves carbon footprints behind. Just as charcoal marks its presence on paper, so do our actions shape our environment. A poignant reminder that change begins with us. So let us embrace environmental science as a guiding light towards a greener future. Together, we can unravel nature’s secrets and protect this precious planet we call home.