Fossil Fuel Collection (page 2)

Illustration, cross-section diagram of catalytic converter with arrows indicating the direction of emissions flow

Abandoned Gas Station in Arizona Desert
Old Gas Station in Quartzsite, Arizona during the day with two blue gas pumps. In the desert. 1930s or 1940 s

Bunsen burner flame sequence. Montage showing how the flame of a bunsen burner varies from yellow and flickering to jet-like and blue. This device burns hydrocarbon gases to produce a flame

Coal strike advice for President Theodore Roosevelt, 1902
President Roosevelt discussing the coal strike with J.P. Morgan and Elihu Root, 1902. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 1902 illustration

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

Pumpjack at sunrise
Silhouette of pumpjack in snow-covered area with an orange starburst sun at sunrise; Longview, Alberta, Canada

Pumpjack at sunset; Alberta, Canada

Doyon Oil Rig 14 on the road moving to another drill site in the Prudhoe Bay Oil Field, North Slope, Arctic Alaska, Winter

Alberta, Canada; Pump Jack In A Flowering Canola Field

Two Pumpjacks On A Hill With Dramatic Clouds In The Blue Sky; Alberta, Canada

Pumpjack In A Canola Field

Oil Pumpjack In A Canola Field

Silhouette Of Two Pump Jacks At Sunrise With Clouds; Alberta, Canada

Silhouette Of Pumpjack With The Orange Glow Of The Sun Rising; Longview, Alberta, Canada

Silhouette Of Pump Jack With The Orange Glow Of The Sun Rising On The Horizon; Longview, Alberta, Canada

Teesside, England; A Refinery

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Stack of firewood

Peat briquettes used for fuel in private homes are dried by the citizens themselves, Birr, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Peat Extraction
24th September 1955: A sixteen-ton disc ditcher harvesting Highland peat for fuel. The peat is milled and prepared before being used as fuel for the construction of the nearby Loch Shin hydroelectric

The Prince of Wales at Shireoaks Colliery, Nottinghamshire near Yorkshire border, The property of the Duke of Newcastle : Shown here the shaft engine house 2 November 1861

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

Smoke-free coal burning C017 / 3709
Smoke-free coal burning on a home fire. This is coal which has been treated by low-temperature carbonisation, removing the parts of coal that create smoke

Creation of oil using designer microbes. Conceptual computer artwork depicting an oil well pump in a petri dish, representing the use of artificially created micro-organisms to produce oil

Caspian Sea oil rig. Oil rigs are large floating platforms used to drill for and pump oil from below the seabed. Oil is the fossil fuel that powers much of the worlds cars and industries

Sulphur extracted from oil, Canada
Sulphur extracted from oil. Aerial photograph of stores of sulphur (yellow) that have been extracted from crude oil and bitumen

Settling pond, Athabasca Oil Sands
Settling pond. Aerial photograph of a settling pond in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This area used to be an opencast mine for the excavation of oil sands

Pile of coal. Coal is a type of fossil fuel. When it is burned it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which contributes to global warming

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

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Miners digging and loading coal into an underground mule-drawn cart in Pennsylvania, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

USA, Alaska, Trans Alaska crude oil pipeline and distant Mt Wrangell (Large format sizes available)

Lenoir gas engine
Illustration of a Lenoir gas engine

Steam and gas vehicles
Antique illustration of steam and gas vehicles

Heating Siemens, section of gasifier and oven

Charles and Robert brothers balloon
Antique illustration of Charles and Robert brothers balloon

Cross-section diagram of an average familys dustbin

Oil pumping station, cross section

Ten red balloons on strings

Ten green balloons on strings

Coal mine showing two shafts, coal miners lift, and lift to transport coal to surface, diagram

Extracting oil and gas, cross section

Gas cooker hob, close up of one ring lit up

Digital illustration of greenhouse representing gas emissions by weight showing Nitrous Oxide (blue), Artificial Gases (orange) Methane (green), Carbon Dioxide (Yellow)

Illustration of showing distribution of oil and gas shown on world map

Digital illustration of images depicting creation of fossil fuel

Illustration of nucleus of Hydrogen-2 and nucleus of Hydrogen-3 fusing and forming nucleus of Helium-4, expelling a neutron (nuclear fusion)

Illustration of the workings of an engine

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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.