Atmospheric Pollution Collection

Oil refinery at night. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

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

Ozone hole over Antarctica
Satellite map showing a severe depletion or " hole" in the ozone layer over Antarctica on October 3rd, 1990. The hole is believed to be due to pollution of the atmosphere by

Oil sands refinery, Canada, at twilight. The water in the foreground is one of the settling pools used to dispose of waste material after processing

Burning contraband goods, Ethiopia C017 / 7617
Burning contraband goods. Ethiopian children and young adults watching contraband goods being burnt. The settlement where this is taking place is within the Oromo tribal district

Pollution at steelworks
Air pollution at steelworks. Photographed in Teesside, UK

Settling pond reclamation. Pile of overburden (black) in a oil plants settling pond. The buildings of the oil mine and processing plant are in the background

Oil plant scarecrow (lower right), used to keep waterfowl off the oil plants settling ponds. The waste discharged to these settling ponds contains traces of crude oil and bitumen

Chemical factory. This is the Amafos chemical factory in the Vologda region of Russia, to the north-east of Moscow. Photographed on 2 May 2006

Fulham Power Station. Smoke rising from chimneys at Fulham power Station during the 1960s. This coal-fired power station is located near the River Thames, London

False-colour photograph of Ferrybridge
False-colour image of the cooling towers at Ferrybridge coal-fired power station, West Yorkshire

Norilsk industrial centre, Russia
Industrial centre in the Arctic. This is part of the Norilsk industrial centre, in the Krasnoyarsk region of Siberian Russia

Oil refinery at dusk. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Oil refinery at sunset. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Oil refinery near sunset. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Oil processing plant, Athabasca Oil Sands
Oil processing plant. Aerial photograph of an oil processing plant in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. Settling ponds, with oil deposits, are seen surrounding the processing plant

Martian volcanos. Artwork of active volcanos erupting on the surface of planet Mars. The volcano at top centre, emitting a smoke plume, is typical of the shield structure found on Mars

Ozone depletion. Computer illustration showing the process of ozone (O3) depletion in the upper atmosphere (stratosphere) over Antarctica

Transport pollution. Fumes emerging from a boat burning fuel as oil. Photographed in Manokwari harbour, West Papua in Indonesia, Asia

Smog over Vancouver, Canada
Smog. A hazy cloud of smog hangs over a city sky- line. Smog (smoky fog) occurs when atmospheric pollution builds up in city air, often reaching toxic levels

Oil industry pollution. Tailings settling pond with residual crude oil and bitumen floating on the surface. In the background is the Syncrude oil processing plant

Deforestation, Brazil, satellite image
Deforestation, Brazil. Satellite image of smoke plumes (pale blue, lower frame) rising over Brazil, South America. North is at bottom

Teloschistes chrysophthalmus
Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) growing on blackthorn. This is extremely rare in UK, formerly thought to be extinct

Lichens on Blackthorn
Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) and Physcias growing on blackthorn in unpolluted, humid conditions in Brittany, France

Industrial air pollution. Smoke billowing from a steel mills chimney stacks

Industrial atmospheric pollution. Smoke emerging from the top of a tall industrial chimney (right). Chimneys like this disperse combustion pollutants into the atmosphere high above ground level

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: A Glimpse into Atmospheric Pollution" Oil refinery at night: As darkness falls, a haunting glow emanates from an oil refinery, casting an eerie shadow on the surrounding landscape. Emissions from cement works billowing out over village, Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK. November 2021: The picturesque village of Clitheroe finds itself engulfed in a cloud of emissions as billows of smoke rise ominously above the local cement works. Ozone hole over Antarctica: Nature's protective shield is under attack as a gaping ozone hole looms over Antarctica, reminding us of the dire consequences of atmospheric pollution. Oil sands refinery, Canada: Towering structures and industrial machinery dominate the horizon as an oil sands refinery stands as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of energy resources while leaving behind environmental scars. Burning contraband goods, Ethiopia C017 / 7617: Flames leap skyward in Ethiopia as authorities incinerate confiscated contraband goods—a stark reminder that even illegal activities contribute to atmospheric pollution. Pollution at steelworks: Thick plumes of smoke belch forth from towering chimneys at a steelworks facility—proof that industrial progress often comes hand-in-hand with detrimental effects on our atmosphere. Oil processing plant, Athabasca Oil Sands: Amidst vast stretches of desolate land in Canada's Athabasca Oil Sands region lies an oil processing plant silently churning out pollutants and further exacerbating atmospheric pollution woes. Settling pond reclamation: In efforts to mitigate environmental damage caused by industry practices like mining or extraction processes, settling ponds are reclaimed—an attempt to restore balance amidst polluted landscapes. Oil plant scarecrow: Symbolic yet ironic; a scarecrow guards an oil plant against birds while failing to protect our atmosphere from harmful emissions produced within its walls. Chemical factory.