Contaminating Collection

Ferrybridge Power Station, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Petrochemcials Plant, Grangemouth, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK

Lysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) chick amoung plastic deprits
Lysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) chick amoung plastic debris

Fifty tons of plastic arrive at Midway each year brought by circular currents, known as the North Pacific Gyre. About 80% of this marine trash comes from land

Seabird rescue, contaminated Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) adult, being tube fed by people, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) dark phase, adult, being treated, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, cleaned Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) adult, winter plumage, being released by RSPCA West Hatch staff after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, being cleaned by person, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) being collected by RSPCA officer and loaded into van, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, winter plumage, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea, affecting waterproof coating and ability to float, Chesil Beach, Dorset

Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) dead adult, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea, affecting waterproof coating and ability to float, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England

Hiriya, waste transfer station Israel
Israel, Hiriya, The largest waste transfer station in the Middle East. This facility is operated by the local municipality

Flu virus spreading, artwork
Flu virus spreading, conceptual computer artwork. Virus particles (virions, spheres) around a human silhouette

Industrial river pollution. Artwork of dead and dying fish in a river, killed by pollution from a factory

Norwalk virus contamination, artwork
Norwalk virus contamination, conceptual computer artwork. Door handle contaminated with Norwalk virus, or norovirus, particles (virions)

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"Devastating Effects of Contamination: A Tale of Plastic and Power Stations" In the heart of North Yorkshire, England, lies the infamous Ferrybridge Power Station. While it once symbolized progress and innovation, its dark secret now unfolds before our eyes. Adjacent to this industrial giant stands a petrochemical plant, further contributing to an environmental catastrophe. Amidst this grim reality, a Lysan Albatross chick finds itself amidst plastic debris. Helpless and vulnerable, it epitomizes the tragic consequences of human negligence. Each year, fifty tons of plastic are carried by circular currents to Midway Island - a haunting testament to our disregard for nature's delicate balance. Rescue efforts are underway as dedicated individuals strive to save contaminated seabirds from their plight. Northern Fulmars and Arctic Skuas fall victim to pollution-induced ailments; they rely on compassionate humans for survival. Common Guillemots too bear witness to mankind's contamination legacy - their once pristine feathers now stained with toxic substances. With unwavering determination, these brave rescuers clean oil-soaked birds meticulously. They scrub away the remnants of human indifference while applying soothing creams around their weary eyes, and is a race against time as every cleaned bird signifies hope in an otherwise bleak scenario. As we witness these acts of compassion unfold before us, we must confront our own role in this ecological crisis. The contamination that plagues these innocent creatures serves as a stark reminder that change is imperative if we wish to preserve our planet's fragile ecosystems. Let us stand united against contamination – not just at Ferrybridge or any single location but across borders and industries worldwide – for only then can we hope for cleaner skies above and healthier oceans below.