Environmentally Friendly Collection (#9)

Willow bioenergy crop, Sweden
Willow bioenergy crop. Field of short rotation willow coppice (Salix sp.). Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) is a system of crop production in which high yield woody plants are grown on a 2 or 3 year

Wind farm turbines are used to generate electricity from wind. They are an important environmentally-friendly alternative to fossil fuel

Bureya hydroelectric power station, which began operation in 1994 with a capacity of 1700 mega watts (MW). When the Bureya dam (still under construction as of 2008) is fully completed

Corn ethanol processing plant, Shenandoah, Iowa, USA. Corn ethanol is a biofuel that is primarily used in the United States as an alternative to gasoline and petroleum

Cyclist in a cycle lane
Cyclist riding in a designated on-road cycle lane. Photographed in London, UK

Cyclist on a cycle path in a park

International Space Station solar panels
International Space Station (ISS) solar panels over a limb of the Earth. This is the starboard array on the P6 truss. A total of eight arrays are to be installed. Each array is 33 by 12 metres

Hydrogen fuel sign describing the manufacture, delivery and use of liquid and gaseous hydrogen in low-emission vehicle engines at Munich airport, Germany

Sedum roof, early June
Sedum roof. Image 1 of 4. Garage roof covered with deciduous Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Sedum roof, late June
Sedum roof. Image 2 of 4. Garage roof covered with deciduous Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Eco-housing on reclaimed land, Amsterdam
Eco-housing on reclaimed land from the sea. Photographed near Amsterdam in North Holland, Netherlands

Turf roofed wooden huts, Norway
Turf roofed wooden huts. Photographed on Kvaloya Island, near Tromso, Norway

Hydrogen cars engine
MODEL RELEASED. Hydrogen car. Technician adjusting a cutaway engine from a low-emission BMW hydrogen car. This engine has been altered to burn hydrogen

Sedum roof, mid-July
Sedum roof. Image 3 of 4. Garage roof covered with flowering Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Used tyre wall
Tyre wall. Foundation wall made from concrete and used tyres below window frames in an environmentally-friendly house. Photographed in Nederland, Colorado, USA

Sedum green roof. Garage roof covered with flowering Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant, shallow rooting and require little maintenance

Sedum roof, mid-August
Sedum roof. Image 4 of 4. Garage roof covered with deciduous Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Straw bale house. Wood and straw bale wall inside an environmentally-friendly house. Photographed in Nederland, Colorado, USA

Reusable shopping bag
MODEL RELEASED. Reusable shopping bag. Shopper carrying her food shopping in a jute bag

Modbury resusable shopping bag
Modbury reusable shopping bag. Shopper carrying her shopping in a cotton bag. This design is the official Modbury reusable bag and is made from ethically sourced organic cotton

Small windmill used to drive a pump, which alters water levels in irrigation ditches. Behind the windmill are a row of houses (centre) that have solar panels fitted into the roofline

Biomass power plant, Sweden
Biomass power plant. Piles of wood chips at a wood-fuelled power station. Photographed in Vadstena, Sweden

Domestic solar panelling built into the roofline of a row of houses. Each solar, or photovoltaic, panel is made up of many solar cells that convert light into electrical energy

Solar water heating system. Solar heating tubes on a house rooftop. A passive solar water heating system comprises individual evacuated glass tubes (EGT)

Wind turbine, Denmark
Wind turbine. Photographed in Esbjerg, Denmark

Solar energy systems. Solar heating tubes (top) and an array of photovoltaic (PV) modules on a house rooftop. A passive solar water heating system comprises individual evacuated glass tubes (EGT)

Wind farm, Scotland
Wind farm. This is Dun Law wind farm, which is located near Oxton, in the Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK

Wind turbine, Finland
Wind turbine at a wind farm. Photographed on the Aland Islands, Finland

Solar powered road sign, UK
Solar panel mounted above a signs at a traffic island. The panel generates electricity to illuminate the sign at night. Photographed in the UK

Solar parabolic mirrors, Cologne, Germany
Solar parabolic mirrors at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Cologne, Germany. These mirrors at DLR are part of Germanys largest research group on solar concentrating technologies

Offshore wind farm. This is the Scroby Sands wind farm, situated in the North Sea. Photographed in Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, UK

Wind farm, Sweden
Wind farm. Wind turbines at a wind farm. Photographed in Sweden

Solar panels at a traffic island, UK
Solar panels mounted on signs at a traffic island. The panels generate electricity to illuminate the signs at night. Photographed in the UK

Scrap metal bales being stored before being sold on to companies who can remelt the bales and convert them into new metallic goods. Photographed in Trinidad

Household waste recycling. Three sacks on a drive ready for collection. The green sack contains compostable plant materials

Garden waste recycling. Green sack containing compostable plant material on a drive

Hydrogen cars. These low-emission BMW cars have had their engines altered to burn hydrogen. Although nitrogen oxides are formed during the combustion

Hydrogen car during automated refuelling with liquid hydrogen from a tank at Munich airport, Germany. The hydrogen is burnt in a type of conventional vehicle engine

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"Embracing a Greener Future: From Wind Turbines to Solar Panels, the World is Going Eco-Friendly. " Harnessing the power of nature, wind turbines stand tall against the picturesque backdrop of Pincher Creek. Bathed in sunlight, solar panels glisten as they generate clean energy for a sustainable tomorrow. Scotland's majestic wind farm stands as a testament to their commitment towards renewable energy sources. The hydrogen-powered bus silently glides through city streets, leaving behind zero emissions and paving the way for greener transportation. Unveiling an eco-conscious approach even in death, 1875's Death Funerals Exhibition showcased perishable coffins that return to nature with grace. The mesmerizing Nepenthes pervillei pitcher plant captures our attention with its vibrant green hues and natural insect-trapping abilities. Zero Carbon Building in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong sets an example by reducing carbon footprint while providing modern infrastructure for its residents. Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou proudly showcases innovative design elements that maximize energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact. "Summer, " depicted on canvas using oil paints, reminds us of the beauty we must preserve amidst climate change concerns. Oji's Otonashi River Dam captivates viewers with its awe-inspiring waterfall views from Edo period woodblock prints - reminding us of the importance of preserving our natural landscapes. In this era where sustainability takes center stage, these environmentally friendly initiatives pave the way towards a brighter future for generations to come.