Fuel Source Collection

"Unearthing the Power: Fueling the Growth of a Nation" Steam diggers in the USA, against a backdrop of Victorian skyscrapers

Steam diggers in the USA in front of skyscrapers in victorian times; United States of America

Fuel Source Collection: Pumpjack with dramatic chinook sky, Alberta, Canada

Pumpjack with dramatic chinook sky, Alberta, Canada
Silhouette of a pump jack with a colourful dramatic Chinook sky, west of Airdrie; Alberta, Canada

Fuel Source Collection: Pumpjack in a field, Alberta, Canada

Pumpjack in a field, Alberta, Canada
Pumpjack in a field in the foothills and the snow-covered Rocky mountains in the background with a glowing sky at sunset; Alberta, Canada

Fuel Source Collection: Peat stack C018 / 0881

Peat stack C018 / 0881
Stack of peat blocks cut out of a peat bog. Photographed in Goldenstedter Moor, Lower Saxony, Germany

Fuel Source Collection: Corn ethanol processing plant

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

Fuel Source Collection: Cow manure drying in the sun, India

Cow manure drying in the sun, India
Cow manure drying in the sun. Once dried this manure will be burnt as a fuel for cooking. Photographed in Haryana, India

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"Unearthing the Power: Fueling the Growth of a Nation" Steam diggers in the USA, against a backdrop of Victorian skyscrapers, symbolize the relentless pursuit for fuel sources that powered America's rise. A pumpjack stands tall beneath a dramatic Chinook sky in Alberta, Canada - an emblematic image of harnessing natural resources to meet energy demands. Another pumpjack silently works its magic amidst vast fields in Alberta, showcasing how this region has become synonymous with fuel extraction. Peat stack C018 / 0881 serves as a reminder of traditional methods used to extract fuel from ancient organic matter and their significance in history. 5-7. Pumpjacks dotting the landscape in Alberta, Canada highlight the ongoing reliance on fossil fuels as an essential source of energy production. 8-11. Corn ethanol processing plants demonstrate innovative approaches towards sustainable fuel alternatives and reducing carbon footprints within agriculture. Fuel is more than just a necessity; it represents progress and ambition throughout history. From steam diggers shaping skylines during Victorian times to modern-day pumpjacks standing tall against breathtaking skies, these images capture our unyielding quest for power sources. In North America's United States of America and Canada's Alberta province, we witness contrasting yet interconnected chapters in our journey towards energy independence. The sight of steam diggers working tirelessly amid towering Victorian skyscrapers reminds us how early Americans sought out new frontiers to satisfy their growing hunger for power. Meanwhile, Alberta's picturesque landscapes are dominated by pumpjacks - symbols of prosperity built upon oil reserves buried deep beneath fertile soil. Against dramatic Chinook skies or nestled within endless fields, they silently extract black gold that fuels industries far and wide. Yet not all hope lies solely underground; peat stacks stand as testaments to past practices where nature itself provided combustible materials for warmth and light. Amidst this tapestry of fuel sources, we find glimpses of a greener future.