Oil plant settling pond
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Oil plant settling pond
Oil plant settling pond, aerial photograph. The waste water in this settling pond contains crushed rock, sand, crude oil and bitumen. It has been piped here after the excavation and processing of oil-bearing sands at the nearby Syncrude extraction facility, in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada
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2008 Aerial Photography Albert A Athabasca Oil Sands Bitumen Bituminous Sands Canada Canadian Crude Oil Energy Industry Energy Source Environmental Fossil Fuel Fuels July Land Use Mine Mining Nonrenewable North American Oil Pollution Oil Reserves Oil Resources Oil Sands Oil Slick Pollutant Pollution Power Industry Settling Pond Tailings Tailings Pond Tar Sands Waste Waste Water Water Pollution
EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph captures the vastness and complexity of an oil plant settling pond in Alberta, Canada. The image showcases a landscape marred by the consequences of industrialization and mining activities. The waste water contained within this settling pond is a toxic blend of crushed rock, sand, crude oil, and bitumen. Taken in July 2008, this snapshot serves as a stark reminder of the environmental challenges faced by our planet in the 21st century. It highlights the detrimental effects that oil production has on our environment and emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. The Athabasca Oil Sands region is renowned for its rich reserves of fossil fuels; however, it also represents one of North America's largest sources of pollution. This print exposes the devastating impact that nonrenewable energy sources have on both land use and water quality. As we gaze upon this hauntingly beautiful yet polluted scene, we are compelled to reflect on our reliance on fossil fuels and their associated pollutants. It serves as a call to action for industries worldwide to prioritize cleaner energy solutions that will safeguard our environment for future generations. Captured by Science Photo Library, this image encapsulates not only an industrialized landscape but also hopes to inspire change towards more sustainable practices within the energy industry.
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