Environmental Science Collection (#5)

San Diego, USA, satellite image C014 / 1764
San Diego. Satellite image of the Embarcadero Marina Park, San Diego Bay, California, USA. The San Diego Convention Center, San Diego Marriott Marquis Marina

Solar street lighting
MODEL RELEASED. Solar street lighting. This solar tree street light has photovoltaic cells on top of its circular pads. During the day they generate electricity

Paris, France, satellite image C014 / 1761
Paris. Satellite image of Paris, France, centred over the La Defense district in the borough of Nanterre. Imaged by the GeoEye-1 satellite on 17th January 2012

Naples, Italy, satellite image
Naples. Satellite image of an area near Naples, Italy, showing the Pausilypon archaeological site and the Seiano Grotto. Imaged by the GeoEye-1 satellite on 9th April 2012

Pearl Harbor, USA, satellite image C014 / 1763
Pearl Harbor. Satellite image of Pearl Harbor, Oahu island, Hawaii, USA, showing crowds of people standing by the USS Missouri docked at Battleship Row (centre)

Minot, North Dakota, USA, satellite image C014 / 1759
Minot. Satellite image showing the Souris River (black) flowing through Minot, North Dakota, USA. Imaged by the GeoEye-1 satellite, on 30th May 2009

General DeWitt Spain Airport, USA C014 / 1757
General DeWitt Spain Airport. Satellite image showing the Mississippi River (left) and the General DeWitt Spain Airport, located 8 km northwest of the central business district of Memphis, Tennessee

Coastal defence construction, Portugal C016 / 8430
Coastal defence construction. Precast concrete blocks being lined up along a shore. This type of sea defence is known as rock armour

Coastal defences, Madeira, Portugal C016 / 8429
Coastal defences. Precast concrete blocks along a shore. This type of sea defence is known as rock armour. The piles of concrete dissipate the energy of the waves, reducing coastal erosion

Rio Latas Waterfall, Ecuador C016 / 8422
Rio Latas Waterfall. View of the Rio Latas river cascading over limestone rocks at a waterfall in the Hollin Formation, near Misahualli, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Joplin, USA, satellite image C014 / 1754
Joplin. Satellite image of Joplin, Missouri, USA, taken on 16th May 2011, six das before a Level 5 tornado touched down and destroyed most of the town. Imaged by the GeoEye-1 satellite

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, satellite image C014 / 1756
Riyadh. Satellite image of Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, showing the Kingdom Tower (Kingdom Centre) at centre

Gujarat Solar Park India, satellite image C014 / 1751
Gujarat Solar Park. Satellite image showing the large array of solar panels (dark) at the Gujarat Solar Park, Charana, India. This is the worlds largest multi-developer solar park (as of 2012)

Domestic solar power. Photovoltaic cells on the roof of a house. Photographed in Brighton, UK

National Cherry Blossom Festival, USA C014 / 1749
National Cherry Blossom Festival. Satellite image of Washington DC, USA, showing crowds of people gathered at the Washington Monument

Bismarck, USA, satellite image C014 / 1748
Bismarck. Satellite image taken on 12th November 2010 of the Missouri River and adjacent neighbourhood just north of Bismarck, North Dakota, USA

Futuristic eco city, conceptual image

Bangkok, Thailand, satellite image C014 / 1745
Bangkok. Satellite image taken on 4th December 2010 showing an area north of Bangkok, Thailand, before the extensive flooding of October 2011

Bismarck flooding, USA, satellite image C014 / 1747
Bismarck flooding. Satellite image taken on 3rd June 2011 of the flooded Missouri River and adjacent neighbourhood just north of Bismarck, North Dakota, USA. According to news reports the U.S

Geothermal district heating, artwork
Geothermal district heating. Block artwork of the underground and surface pipes used to distribute steam or heated water in a district heating system

Global surface currents 2005-2007 C016 / 8120
Global surface currents 2005-2007. Computer visualisation showing ocean surface currents ff the coast of Asia, during the period from June 2005 to December 2007

Global surface currents 2005-2007 C016 / 8119
Global surface currents 2005-2007. Computer visualisation showing ocean surface currents around the tip of southern Africa, during the period from June 2005 to December 2007

1930s Dust Bowl drought explained C016 / 8123
1930s Dust Bowl drought explained. Computer artwork showing how, during the 1930s, cooler than normal tropical Pacific Ocean temperatures (blues)

Thermohaline circulation, artwork C016 / 8121
Thermohaline circulation. Computer artwork showing all 3 layers (shallow, middle and deep) of the large slow global currents driven by thermohaline circulation

Thermohaline circulation, artwork C016 / 8122
Thermohaline circulation. Computer artwork showing the large slow global currents (dotted line) driven by thermohaline circulation in the North Atlantic (upper right) and eastern Pacific (lower left)

Global surface currents 2005-2007 C016 / 8115
Earth surface currents 2005-2007. Computer visualisation showing ocean surface currents around the world during the period from June 2005 to December 2007

Global surface currents 2005-2007 C016 / 8118
Global surface currents 2005-2007. Computer visualisation showing ocean surface currents around North and Central America, centred on the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean

Global surface currents 2005-2007 C016 / 8117
Global surface currents 2005-2007. Computer visualisation showing ocean surface currents around the world, centred on the Pacific Ocean, during the period from June 2005 to December 2007

Global surface currents 2005-2007 C016 / 8116
Global surface currents 2005-2007. Computer visualisation showing ocean surface currents around the world, centred on the Indian Ocean, during the period from June 2005 to December 2007

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8112
Biorock reef restoration. Healthy hard corals growing on a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8110
Biorock reef restoration. Marine biologist attaching coral fragments to a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8108
Biorock reef restoration. Marine biologists collecting coral fragments to populate a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8109
Biorock reef restoration. Marine biologists attaching coral fragments to a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8107
Biorock reef restoration. Marine biologist checking an established Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8104
Biorock reef restoration. Healthy hard corals beginning to grow on a Biorock reef restoration structure made from old bicycles

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8105
Biorock reef restoration. Healthy hard corals beginning to grow on a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8103
Biorock reef restoration. Sign declaring the Pemuteran Biorock Coral Restoration Area, Pemuteran, Bali, Indonesia, as a no-fishing zone

Fur seals by an abandoned whaling station C016 / 8065
Fur seals by an abandoned whaling station. Group of fur seals (family Otariidae) resting on a beach by the disused Stromness whaling station, on South Georgia

Grytviken whaling station, South Georgia C016 / 8064
Grytviken whaling station. Abandoned whaling ships beached at Grytviken whaling station, South Georgia. This is one of several abandoned whaling stations in South Georgia

Amazon oil well, Ecuador C016 / 7774
Amazon oil well. Workover rig on an oil well platform in the Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Wind turbines and the Sun, artwork. 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

Wind turbine assembly. Industrial workers using a crane to lift wind turbine components into place. The crane is 105 metres long and has a maximum capacity of 750 tonnes

Wind turbines at sunset, artwork. 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 and wind power, artwork
Solar and wind power. Artwork of wind turbines reflected in solar panels. Solar panels generate electricity by harnessing the energy in sunlight

Offshore wind turbines, artwork. These wind turbines have been built offshore on a coastline to allow coastal winds to generate electricity

Chott El Djerid salt lake, Tunisia C016 / 7489
Chott El Djerid salt lake. Person climbing a mound of salt at Chott El Djerid, Tunisia - a large endorheic salt basin in southern Tunisia

Gemasolar power plant, satellite image
Gemasolar power plant. Satellite image of the Gemasolar thermal power plant, Seveille, Spain. The plant consists of a 140 metre tall tower surrounded by 2

Wind turbines at sunset C014 / 4285
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

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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.