Generation Collection (page 8)

USA, Texas, Vega, Old ranch windmill and water pump beneath array of wind power generating turbines at Wildorado Wind Farm on summer afternoon

Galapagos Giant Tortoises (Geochelone elephantophus) CDRS, Charlse Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Giant Tortoises (Geochelone elephantophus) CDRS, Charles Darwin Research Station. Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantophus) CDRS, Charlse Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantophus) CDRS, Charles Darwin Research Station. Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

A wind farm in the San Gorgonio Mountain Pass in Palm Springs, California

Hau Nui Wind Farm, near Martinborough, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station and Waikato River, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

Tararua Wind Farm, Tararua Ranges, near Palmerston North, North Island, New Zealand

Autumn Colours, Roaring Meg, Kawarau River, Kawarau Gorge, near Cromwell, South Island, New Zealand

Coronation teas in Plumstead, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 15 May 1937

Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria) adult, from unusual second generation brood which is uncommon in Britain and probably trigged by global warming

Calder Hall, Cumberland, England, the worlds first full scale nuclear power station opened 17 October 1976. On left are cooling towers

Edison generator for electric light at Menlo Park. Behind doors is the 80 hp engine. The two vignettes (top) are Edisons improved form of JW Trowbridges electric dynamometer

Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799) Italian biologist. He worked on bacteria (disproved spontaneous generation), digestion (first to use term gastric juice)

Gustav Mahler 1860 - 1911) late-Romantic Austrian composer and one of the leading conductors of his generation. As a composer

Thomas Telford (1757-1834) Scottish civil engineer, born at Westkirk, Langholm. Apprenticed to a stonemason at the age of 14

Large flock of wintering Knot fly above their roosting grounds at Snettisham with wind power turbine behind

Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages tages) second brood adult, on chalk downland, Wiltshire, England, August

Map Butterfly (Araschnia levana) second generation (forma prorsa) adult, feeding on marjoram flowers, France, August

Adonis Blue (Lysandra bellargus) second generation adult males and females, group feeding on Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flower, Ballard Down, Dorset, England, September

Talnakh power station at night C018 / 2342
Electricity generation. View of the Talnakh-2 thermal power plant at night. Talnakh is part of the vast Norilsk metal ore field

Wind turbine C018 / 1155
Wind turbine

Solar energy, artwork F006 / 3850
Solar energy, computer artwork

Solar energy, artwork F006 / 3923
Solar energy, computer artwork

Green energy, conceptual artwork F006 / 3842
Green energy, conceptual computer artwork

Green energy, conceptual artwork F006 / 3705
Green energy, conceptual computer artwork

Solar energy, artwork F006 / 3919
Solar energy, computer artwork

Solar energy, artwork F006 / 3849
Solar energy, computer artwork

Solar energy, artwork F006 / 3922
Solar energy, computer artwork

Solar panels, artwork F006 / 3773
Solar panels, computer artwork

Green energy, conceptual artwork F006 / 3703
Green energy, conceptual computer artwork

Power station, Berlin, Germany C018 / 1796
Power station, Berlin. View over a combined heat and power (CHP) power station in Berlin Germany. Conventional power plants emit the heat created as a by-product of electricity generation into

Heart chambers and sinus node, artwork C014 / 2030
Heart chambers and sinus node (yellow). Cutaway artwork revealing the four internal heart chambers and the heart valves and tendons (white). The two upper chambers are the atria

Cell phone switchgear, 1994
Mobile communications. The switchgear of a second-generation (2G) mobile phone base station, seen in 1994. Photographed in Moscow, Russia

Power lines over houses C018 / 0059
High voltage transmission lines passing over housing estate in Walsall, West Midlands

Wind turbine C018 / 0047
Wind turbine. Photographed in Wales

Koeberg nuclear power station C017 / 1929
Koeberg nuclear power station. Aerial view of the Koberg Nuclear Power Station, Western Cape, South Africa. Koeberg is currently (as of 2013)

Nuclear power plant and wind turbines. View of wind turbines outside the disused Brunsbuettel BWR (boiling water reactor) nuclear power station, Brunsbuettel, Germany

Early spacecraft solar array panel in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Control room of Kalinin Power Station
Nuclear power station conttrol room. View across the control room of the Kalininskaya power station, Russia. Kalininskaya has four pressurised water reactors (PWRs), each of 1000 MW capacity

Wind turbines at sunset C014 / 4285
Wind turbines at sunset. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production. The wind turns the blades, and this drives a turbine to generate electricity

Natural gas field, Russia C015 / 6803
Natural gas. Aerial view of production rigs in the Vakhitovskoye natural gas field, Orenberg, Russia

Natural gas field, Russia C015 / 6804
Natural gas. Production rig in the Vakhitovskoye natural gas field, Orenberg, Russia

Bushehr nuclear power station, Iran
Iranian nuclear power. Interior of the reactor containment building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran. Hanging from the ceiling is a fuel rod assembly

Workers installing a turbine in a dam C018 / 2327
Hydroelectric power. Overhead view of workers in red hard hats installing a turbine at a hydroelectric power station. Photographed at the Saratovskaya plant at Balakovo, Russia

Sayano-Shushenskaya hydro dam
Hydroelectric dam. Spillway of the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric dam. This is the largest power plant in Russia and the sixth largest hydropower plant in the world

Geothermal power station C017 / 8286
Geothermal power. View of the Mutnovskaya geothermal power station in Kamchatka, Russia. This produces 50MW (megawatts) of electricity using steam heated by volcanic processes

Geothermal power station C017 / 8285
Geothermal power. View of the turbine hall of the Mutnovskaya geothermal power station in Kamchatka, Russia. This produces 50MW (megawatts) of electricity using steam heated by volcanic processes

Hydropower control room C018 / 2326
Control room of a hydroelectric power station. Photographed at the Saratovskaya plant at Balakovo, Russia

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Generation: A Journey Through Time and Progress In the ever-evolving tapestry of our existence, generation after generation has witnessed remarkable milestones that have shaped our world. From the iconic Volkswagen VW Camper Van symbolizing freedom and adventure to the haunting Three Mile Island nuclear power station disaster that reminded us of the delicate balance between progress and responsibility. As we strive for a sustainable future, wind turbines stand tall on our horizons, harnessing nature's force to power our cities. The ITER fusion research reactor represents humanity's relentless pursuit of clean energy solutions, while Indian Point nuclear power station serves as a reminder of both its potential and risks. The last known photo captures Captain Smith of RMS Titanic, an emblematic figure from a bygone era when technological marvels were met with unforeseen tragedy. Tesla coils firing in mesmerizing artwork remind us of Nikola Tesla's visionary contributions to electrical engineering. On the shores near Workington, construction workers diligently install cables connecting Robin Rigg offshore wind farm to homes across Solway Firth – a testament to human ingenuity meeting renewable energy demands. Wind turbines continue their graceful dance against azure skies while solar panels bask in sunlight, silently converting it into electricity for countless households. Hinkley Point 33900_001 stands as a beacon of hope for cleaner energy production amidst environmental concerns. Meanwhile, Dounreay remains an enduring symbol of scientific exploration and innovation in nuclear technology. Each passing generation carries forward lessons learned from those before them; they embrace new technologies while grappling with their consequences. We are but one link in this chain – responsible for preserving what was left behind by previous generations and paving the way for those yet to come. Through triumphs and setbacks alike, we forge ahead towards a brighter tomorrow - mindful that each decision made today shapes not only our present but also defines the legacy we leave behind for future generations.