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"Fossil Fuel: A Journey Through Time and Industry" Step back in time to the 1850s, where a coal mine in England marked the beginning of an era that would shape our world

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Industrial air pollution

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

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Industrial atmospheric pollution

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

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Opencast coal mine

Opencast coal mine. Vehicles working at a coal surface mine

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Paraffin lamp

Paraffin lamp burning. Paraffin is a mixture of alkane hydrocarbons

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Coal fire

Coal fire. Flames and glowing embers in a coal fire

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Gas bubbles in oil

Gas bubbles in oil. Different sized bubbles of gas escaping from oil

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Coal miners tamping an explosive charge in a tunnel, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Coal miners emerging from the shaft after their nine hours of toil are ended, early 1900s. Hand-colored halftone of a photograph

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Early oil well gushing in Pennsylvania 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Whimsey engine drawing coal in the Staffordshire mines, England, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: In 2008 China officially became the worlds largest emitter of C02 (greenhouse gases)

In 2008 China officially became the worlds largest emitter of C02 (greenhouse gases)
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Laying a new gas pipeline in Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Laying a new gas pipeline in Ambleside, Cumbria, UK
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: A gas processing plant at Barrow in Furness that takes gas from the Morecambe Bay gas field

A gas processing plant at Barrow in Furness that takes gas from the Morecambe Bay gas field
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Coal is the dirtiest of all fossil fuels the burning of which in power stations is a major

Coal is the dirtiest of all fossil fuels the burning of which in power stations is a major contributer to climate
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: A gasometer in Leeds, UK

A gasometer in Leeds, UK
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Flaring off gas at a gas processing plant at Rampside near Barrow in Furness, UK

Flaring off gas at a gas processing plant at Rampside near Barrow in Furness, UK
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: A gas processing plant at Rampside near Barrow in Furness, UK

A gas processing plant at Rampside near Barrow in Furness, UK, that processes gas from the Morecambe Bay gas field
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: A gas powered power station at Barrow in Furness, in Cumbria, UK

A gas powered power station at Barrow in Furness, in Cumbria, UK
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: An internal combustion engine in a car. This invention is responsible for a huge amount of

An internal combustion engine in a car. This invention is responsible for a huge amount of the greenhouse gases
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Gas storage depot in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, UK. This facility sotres gas from the Morecambe

Gas storage depot in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, UK. This facility sotres gas from the Morecambe Bay, gas field
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: A peasant farmer and his donkey cart infornt of nodding donkey oil pumps in the Daqing oil field

A peasant farmer and his donkey cart infornt of nodding donkey oil pumps in the Daqing oil field in northern
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Police protecting the House of Parlaiment from climate change protestors on a rally in Parliament

Police protecting the House of Parlaiment from climate change protestors on a rally in Parliament Square in December
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Protestors at a climate change rally in Parliament Square London December 2008 with Big Ben behind

Protestors at a climate change rally in Parliament Square London December 2008 with Big Ben behind
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Protest banners at a climate change rally in London December 2008

Protest banners at a climate change rally in London December 2008
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Piles of coal in Heilongjiang Province, Northern China

Piles of coal in Heilongjiang Province, Northern China
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: An oil pipeline in the Daqing oil field in Northern China

An oil pipeline in the Daqing oil field in Northern China
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Nodding donkey oil pumps pumping oil up from the Daqing oil field in Northern China

Nodding donkey oil pumps pumping oil up from the Daqing oil field in Northern China
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway (rr)

Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway (rr)
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Coal supplies at Ratcliffe on Soar coal fired power station in Nottinghamshire UK

Coal supplies at Ratcliffe on Soar coal fired power station in Nottinghamshire UK
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Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: Drax coal fired power station in Yorkshire the single largest emitter of C02 in Western Europe

Drax coal fired power station in Yorkshire the single largest emitter of C02 in Western Europe
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFossil Fuel Collection: A coal fire

A coal fire
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"Fossil Fuel: A Journey Through Time and Industry" Step back in time to the 1850s, where a coal mine in England marked the beginning of an era that would shape our world. The Retro Style Desert Scene with an old gas station and majestic Saguaro cactus takes us to the heart of America's love affair with fossil fuels during the mid-20th century. Innovations were abundant, as seen through the iconic 1960s paraffin heater, providing warmth and comfort during chilly nights. Meanwhile, a model of Murchison North Sea Oil Rig showcases how offshore drilling revolutionized oil extraction. Venturing into the depths of the North Sea, we witness towering structures like never before - from traditional oil drilling rigs to advanced jackup rigs that defy gravity. These marvels enabled humanity to tap into vast reserves beneath our oceans. But let's not forget our roots – an oil well from the 19th century reminds us of humble beginnings when black gold was first discovered on land. As demand grew exponentially, massive oil tankers became vital for transporting this precious resource across continents. The offshore oil rig emerges as a symbol of human ingenuity amidst challenging environments. Its silhouette against breathtaking sunsets or under starry skies evokes both awe and concern for its impact on marine ecosystems. As night falls, lights illuminate sprawling refineries that work tirelessly to process crude oil into various products essential for modern life. The mesmerizing sight highlights both progress and environmental consequences associated with fossil fuel consumption. From historical coal mines to cutting-edge technology in offshore exploration, fossil fuels have shaped economies and transformed societies worldwide. As we navigate towards sustainable energy alternatives today, reflecting upon this journey is crucial for building a greener future while acknowledging their significant contributions throughout history.