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On the occasion of the global celebration of Earth Day on Wednesday, 22nd April, photography app Agora reveals the 50 finalists from its latest photo contest, #ClimateChange2020 to shed light on the damages of the climate emergency on our planet that causes devastating disruptions for the fauna, flora, ecosystems, and humans.

Agora's #ClimateChange2020 photo competition gathered 9,789 submissions from photographers around the world, inviting to a reflection on the impact of our way of life on the environment, on other species but also on the most vulnerable communities, victims of the rising disparities that the consumerist economy has accentuated.

Photographers from all over the world have taken to photojournalism to demonstrate the effects of climate change, whether that be melting sea ice, rising sea levels, water contamination, or deforestation. Their photos have contributed to raising awareness of the task at hand, and inspire Humanity to take action.

The competition took place on Agora's free-to-use app. There, photographers, whether amateur or professional, can participate for free to international photo contests and submit their best shots for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes (from $1,000 to $25,000), and where the global audience can vote for the best creations of Humanity.

"Each #ClimateChange2020 finalist picture is a cry of pain from Mother Nature. The photographers' points of view remind us that each one of us is responsible for what happens on planet Earth, our forever home," said Octavi Royo, Agora's Co-founder and CEO.

About #ClimateChange2020. The contest launched on Friday, 27th March, on Agora. Now that the 50 finalist photos are revealed, it's in the Agora users' hands to vote for their favorite snapshot and decide who should win the contest and become Agora's newest Hero. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, 29th April, and will win $500 + $500 donation to a climate change charity of his/her choice. The results will be revealed through the app but also via the photography app's Instagram page. Which photo should win the competition? Cast your votes now!

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#1

Recycling

Recycling

Location: Hoa Binh Village, Quang Ngai, Vietnam
"When looking at the picture, anyone will immediately recognize that it is the image of a working person. But the difference is that he's working not only to make a living but also to protect the environment by reusing waste and creating useful products. I was deeply moved when I saw the sweat rolling down his cheeks, to me, he looked like a hero fighting against climate change. This job may be considered trivial, but is very noble in Vietnam."
@trungbui (Vietnam)

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Jo Choto
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like we should have invented something to replace these wasteful tyres by now.

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Namib Desert

Namib Desert

Location: Namib Desert, Namibia
"In order to take this photo, I had to climb a dune of 150 meters high! I wanted to show the end of the cycle of life in a desertified area. Only the beautiful colors of the surroundings make this photo a little bit less sad."
@marcotagliarino (Italy)

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Rob Reeve
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What on earth does this have to do with climate change? Soussusvlei has had this stark beauty "forever" nothing sad about this at all, it is a natural masterpiece.......

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#3

Polar Bear In An Iceless Land

Polar Bear In An Iceless Land

Location: Svalbard, Norway
"The spot where the polar bear is sleeping used to be a glacier. The ice has now disappeared completely, leaving the rocks uncovered."
@uglefisk (Norway)

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#4

Historic Floods

Historic Floods

Location: Nam Phuong Tien, Hanoi, Vietnam
"A road flooded in Nam Phuong Tien, a commune near Hanoi, Vietnam. The photo was taken in the middle of the historic flood in 2018, which isolated this commune for more than three weeks. You can see that people are swimming: although in a difficult opportunity, they've still found a way to have a bit of fun."
@trantuanviet (Vietnam)

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#5

Climbing Disappearing Glaciers In Iceland - Shot From The Mountains Pouring The Glacier

Climbing Disappearing Glaciers In Iceland - Shot From The Mountains Pouring The Glacier

Location: Iceland
@vasadivisuals (UK)

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Chloe Drury
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IF SOMEONE EVER TELLS ME CLIMATE CHANGE ISNT REAL- ill literally smack them

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#6

Deforestation

Deforestation

Location: Kon Tum, Vietnam
@thaibana.vn (Vietnam)

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Felix Feline
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This photo has left me in tears. This should never be a child's life.

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#7

Effect Of Climate Change In Bangladesh

Effect Of Climate Change In Bangladesh

Location: Chittagong, Bangladesh
"Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable continental countries to climate change. The consequences of this global crisis are disastrous for the country: tropical cyclones, river erosion, floods, landslides, and severe droughts. Having a clear picture of future risks is essential to spur action on a scale that matches the problem. Bangladesh already has a hot climate, with summer temperatures that can hit 45°C. Heat waves will break new records in a 4°C hotter world, with 7 out of 10 summers being abnormally hot. Northern Bangladesh will shift to a new climatic regime, with temperatures above any levels seen during the past 100 years."
@kazijewel (Bangladesh)

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Jo Choto
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am browsing on my phone. I had to zoom in to find this wasn’t a strange plant!

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#8

Ice And Fire

Ice And Fire

Location: Jökulsárlón, Iceland.
"The main subject is a huge iceberg that has broken off from the surrounding Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier, part of larger Vatnajökull Glacier. Next to the Iceberg, you can spot a couple of Kyaks for scale. I wanted to show the size of the Icebergs that break off every day due to climate change."
@globetrottingtimo (Germany)

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I love Hermione
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a really pretty picture, but I wish that people would start believing more in science. There are so many ways to prove climate change is happening, yet people like Trump do nothing to stop it, even rolling back environmental guidelines during this pandemic while everyone is being quarantined.

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#9

Help Me, I'm Trapped

Help Me, I'm Trapped

Location: Wonosobo, Central Java, Indonesia
"I was walking by the river when I saw a fish pond full of plastic debris, where a little fish had been trapped inside a plastic bag. I took a few shots with my underwater camera before releasing the fish in the river. The chemical structure of most plastics renders them resistant to many natural processes of degradation, and as a result, they are slow to degrade."
@yogayogreat (Indonesia)

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#10

Save The World

Save The World

Location: Bangladesh
@rozelkazi (Bangladesh)

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#11

Endangered Glacier

Endangered Glacier

Location: Mont-Blanc glacier, France
"Because of global warming, the Mont-Blanc glacier is melting more and more, losing several meters of thickness every year."
@syode (France)

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#12

The First Rains Of The Year

The First Rains Of The Year

Location: Dili, East Timor
"We can see the muddy river on the left side of the photo, and the ocean on the right side. Though the division line is still clear, some river sediments started already to mix with the ocean water. The first rains of the year have recently joined the Comoro River taking with them all sorts of trash, dirt, and debris. The trash coming with the river is an enemy to the corals and other marine life forms that live on the Timorese coast. Though Timor-Leste's waters are still part of the Coral Triangle, Timor is still an (almost) tourist-free country. This won't last long if people realize that Timorese waters have the most biodiverse waters anywhere in the world (surpassing the previous record of Papua New Guinea)."
@joao.galamba (Portugal)

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#13

A Crowd Of Demonstrators Protesting The Government’s Inaction With Regard To Climate Change

A Crowd Of Demonstrators Protesting The Government’s Inaction With Regard To Climate Change

Location: Denver, United States
@josephrrouse (USA)

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#14

Arid Land

Arid Land

Location: Bao Loc, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
"The monk was praying for the rain to come and revitalize this arid land."
@tuan1368 (Vietnam)

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Bau Ca Cai Mangroves

Bau Ca Cai Mangroves

Location: Quang Ngai province, Vietnam
"Impoverished coastal communities in Vietnam are impacted by frequent flooding and storms. Through the Green Climate Fund and United Nations Development Program in Quang Ngai, more than 4,000 hectares of mangroves will be planted and rehabilitated, creating sustainable ecosystem resources to support coastal livelihoods."
@alexcao (Vietnam)

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#16

Black Smoke

Black Smoke

Location: Narayanganj, Bangladesh
"Brick kilns are polluting the environment, pouring harmful black smoke into Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The authorities are unable to efficiently prevent the kilns from emitting black smoke and violating other environmental rules. Despite the existing environmental laws, many of the 11,100 brick plants across the country are still operating with unconventional methods. In 2019, Dhaka was ranked the worst in the world by the Air Quality Index (AQI)."
@momin21a (Bangladesh)

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#17

Boundary

Boundary

Location: H. Yên Dũng, Vietnam
"The drought caused many forest fires: thousands of hectares just burnt down."
@tuantvt (Vietnam)

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#18

Summer Storms Are The New Normal These Days Due To Climate Change

Summer Storms Are The New Normal These Days Due To Climate Change

Location: Sacramento, California, USA
"I was extremely lucky to be at the right time in the right place when this supercell storm suddenly formed. The rotation of the storm and the way it was lit at sunset was breathtaking. Luckily, the storm did not touch down, and no one got hurt. Over the past few years, California has experienced severe droughts, intense wildfires, and storms, all due to climate change. It was a challenge for me to photograph it using the long exposure while holding down the tripod due to high wind, but it was all worth the effort to capture a rare moment. Mother nature is always unpredictable."
@bachir01 (USA)

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Olivia Masterson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Summer storms" have been around for many. MANY years. I'm almost 72 and I've seen many of them in my lifetime. California needs to clean up it's act.

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#19

Cloudy Day?

Cloudy Day?

Location: Hong Kong
@jackyy_wch (Hong Kong)

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Chloe Drury
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its such a beautiful city but there is so much pollution ):

#20

Looking For The Right Way

Looking For The Right Way

Location: Viareggio Carnival Festival, Italy
"The photo shows one of the huge allegorical floats made of papier-mache, which competed this year during the carnival in Viareggio. Actually my favorite one! That's also the one who finally won the contest, ranking first in the main category. I was there with some friends and we sneaked into an apartment building, up to the second floor, from which we were able to attend the parade. None of us knew the hosts, but they were really hospitable. It was really impressive to see such big animated papier mache carnival carts! Some of them were even higher than the balcony in which we stood. Along the way, a crowd of thousands of masked people attended the parade. I like this picture cause it encloses the allegory of the crowd who helplessly witnesses the Earth heading towards the point of no return. Fortunately, few little heroes like Greta Thunberg, our Dorothy, are following the brain, the courage and the heart, just like new scarecrows, lions and tin men, on this journey towards a new awareness."
@superiaia (Italy)

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Aidan MacDonald
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's repeating the overwhelming scientific advice that your party leader has heretofore refused to acknowledge.

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#21

Wind Turbines

Wind Turbines

Location: Erkelenz, Germany
"Wind turbines convert the energy of the wind into electrical energy. They are a way to tackle climate change. This topic is very important to me and I would like to draw attention to it with my photo. Like so many people, I am worried about our climate and it scares me what will happen if we continue to deal with our earth. I sincerely hope that systems such as wind turbines will continue to spread and expand."
@a.rosenthal (Germany)

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Mirabilis Mirificaret
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NO! They kill birds, they are made of totally non-reciclable fibers, big wind farms change the movement of air and rain clouds. This is not a good solution.

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Anissa Lim
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed... the problem is wind turbines are subject to the elements like wind & chilly weather. If there’s no wind, turbines can’t generate energy so it’s not completely reliable. And currently there’s not good enough technology that can store energy. Batteries has a lot of limitations & a lifespan & they’re made of non recyclable materials that eventually will pollute the earth when it’s retired. I’m a believer that the solution of global warming & pollution is to put pressure on the countries who are the biggest water pollutants in the world to change. Usually these countries have a high socio economic discrepancy between rich & poor. The thing is the poor people will contribute to pollution because they have other things to worry about like food & survival so protecting out environment comes quite low on the priority list.

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#22

Plastic Bag On A Coral Colony

Plastic Bag On A Coral Colony

Location: Maldives
"The Maldives are renowned for the pristine marine environment and abundance of wildlife, but also for its vulnerability to plastic pollution, coral bleaching and climate change."
@ashwaag2233 (Maldives)

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#23

Sun Power

Sun Power

Location: Hof, Bavaria, Germany
"I had to climb on top of straw bales to take this shot! I really liked the mood: the solar system blends harmoniously into the landscape, and the sunrise light reflection made this moment very special."
@wunderbuilder (Germany)

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#24

Righty

Righty

Location: Ishigaki Island, Japan
"I was lucky to catch this one-flipper green turtle enjoying its jellyfish breakfast. Green turtles used to be hunted for ornaments, they are now are listed as a threatened species. The plastic trash and fishing nets are a threat to their survival, as they frequently get caught in it."
@reiko.t (Japan)

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#25

Save The Planet, We've Created Our Own Disaster

Save The Planet, We've Created Our Own Disaster

Location: Bojonegoro, Indonesia
"Every day, this dump worker has to climb mountains of waste to collect plastic from among domestic waste. On a good day, she can collect up to 50kg of plastic which she'll sell for $3. Indonesia is home to some of the world's largest dumps."
@eriyulianto (Indonesia)

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Marcelo Gameiro
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We should all collaborate on recycling trash, there are even dangerous trash that we throw away like batteries not knowing that they can even poison the environment. Promoting the right way of recycling things even ways to re use the battery again for example is a noble effort. http://tiny.cc/NewBattery

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#26

Stop Polluting Our Air

Stop Polluting Our Air

Location: Rajshahi, Bangladesh
"As an enthusiastic wildlife photographer, I've been observing these rare birds (the Glossy Ibises) since 2016. They used to visit the swamps of Rajshahi every year, from December to March. They came to Bangladesh to spend the winter and eat the snails and plants submerged under the freezing water. From 2016 to 2019, a dozen brick farms have been constructed around the swamps. They've burnt down the vegetation to make more space for the brick farms. Eventually, pollution started to damage the air, the water, and the soil, but also the sound levels of the area that was usually so quiet. I decided to focus on photographing these rare birds to grow awareness and protect the wildlife in the swamps. A week after I took this picture, the glossy Ibises had disappeared. They didn't come back this year. I hope that one day these birds will return. This particular picture holds a special place in my heart. It shows that not all animals can cope with pollution: if the climate changes, they will go away."
@creative_kayes (Bangladesh)

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#27

2 Farmer-Ladies Grapple With The Effect Of Drought On Their Farmlands

2 Farmer-Ladies Grapple With The Effect Of Drought On Their Farmlands

Location: Cambodia
"Climate change has resulted in more severe and volatile weather globally. This has led to more intense droughts, which in turn affects countries dependent on agriculture. This photo is meant to convey farmers' sense of helplessness and mutual solidarity when droughts hit their farmlands. Through this photo, I hope there can be more political commitment by more governments to slow climate change."
@teochinleong78 (Singapore)

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#28

Brick Kilns

Brick Kilns

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
"Here's the breathtaking scale of Bangladesh's brick-making industry, which represents one million workers who, every year, churn out ten billions of bricks in the 7,000 kilns of Dhaka. Brick kilns are the top air polluter in our country, particularly during the dry season when most bricks are made, turning the air quality of this metropolis “severely unhealthy”."
@azimronnie (Bangladesh)

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Chris DiFonso
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When money is made the top priority -- not earth, not humans, not wildlife -- this is an example of what happens

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#29

Briksdal Glacier

Briksdal Glacier

Location: Briksdalbreen, Norway
"My brother-in-law had to go through the cold water to get on the rock he's standing on. I went back there during the summer, one year after taking this picture. I couldn't believe how melted the glacier was."
@zwemarntun (Norway)

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#30

One Of The Trees Was Meant To This Earth

One Of The Trees Was Meant To This Earth

Location: Praya, Indonesia
@adingkuswara (Indonesia)

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Freya the Wanderer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not enough to plant trees w***y-nilly. You have to plant the right trees in the right places.

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#31

Stair Of Drying River

Stair Of Drying River

Location: Kushtia Haripur Bridge, Bangladesh
"Climate change is causing many disasters around the world. Millions of people are living on the banks of the Gorai river, which is becoming drier and drier by year, threatening to eliminate all wildlife."
@photosajid (Bangladesh)

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#32

Dust Caused By Desertification

Dust Caused By Desertification

Location: Kermanshah, Iran
@fatemebiglary (Iran)

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I love Hermione
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The terrible thing is that those kids have gotten used to it. They are used to having to live in a climate like that.

#33

Waste Boat Garbage

Waste Boat Garbage

Location: Old Dhaka, Bangladesh
"These ships are waiting to get repaired before heading back to the river. In the mid-90s, this area got heavily industrialized because of waste management and raw material factories. The river became drier and drier, with high levels of contamination. Day by day, the available drinking water levels in Bangladesh are decreasing."
@sultan_ahmed007 (Bangladesh)

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Chloe Drury
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they should use all these abandoned boats to make buildings, or they could remake them into little boat hotels or shelters for the homeless

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#34

The Melting Jökulsárlón Glacier

The Melting Jökulsárlón Glacier

Location: Jökulsárlón, Iceland
"This aerial perspective captures the colossal floating bergs of Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull, that constantly break off and drift into the North Atlantic as a result of the ever-warming climate. Never would you imagine such a contrasting scene would belong in amongst such a landscape, and yet, here it was! Miles and miles of glistening white walls of ice stretching back as far as the eye can see. It wasn't until I decided to take to the skies, sending my drone up to escape the rushing crowds of tourists all around us, that I really appreciated the full scale and weight of what I was actually witnessing. This was not just some other tourist attraction to view through the screen of your phone and take for granted. This was climate change, in its purest and rawest form. For our entire lives, we have been warned of melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and warming climates yet how many of us have ever actually experienced this with their own eyes. The higher I flew, the more this sunk in as the icebergs slowly disappeared from view, engulfed by the growing expanse of meltwater that now takes the place of the retreating glacier. At 250 meters, it is Iceland's deepest lake. The icebergs in Jökulsárlón are composed of ice that is over 1,000 years old. The lagoon has increased fourfold in size since the early 1970s."
@michaelfoote (UK)

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#35

Water Scarcity

Water Scarcity

Location: Paranaque, Philippines
"Because of climate change, this poor urban area has experienced serious water scarcity and severe droughts in the past few years. Innocent children are more vulnerable in these extreme conditions."
@renebernal (Philippines)

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Laira Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's sad. I feel bad because I was born in the Philippines, and I had the opportunity to move to America at a very young age. These children deserve more than we ever will. Sometimes, we take simple things like water for granted.

#36

Plant

Plant

Location: Jönköping, Sweden
"This paper plant was once located on the outskirts of Jönköping. Now that the city has expanded, the factory is located in the middle of it, polluting the air and affecting the global climate. The citizens' efforts to get the plant moved have been unsuccessful so far. I took this sunset photo on a semi-cloudy evening. I wanted to create a dystopic mood with the threat of climate change."
@murvel48 (Sweden)

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#37

A Big Change In Nature

A Big Change In Nature

Location: Gujrat, Pakistan
"I was brought up here. My house was surrounded by huge, beautiful fields where I spent my childhood observing the flourishing fauna and flora. A few years ago, they dug the ground and took all the trees down to build a brick factory. The scent of fresh nature has now disappeared; all I can smell is the burning bricks and black smoke. Since then, the land was declared unfit for cultivation. The beauty has been turned into ugliness. It seems like I've lost my childhood and its beautiful memories."
@asimijaz (Pakistan)

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jevais
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Humans must stop over breeding themselves and stop all harmful activities that damages this blue Planet. We must go back to very basic living. No planes low-cost, less traveling in cars, more travel by bus, trains. Eliminate all the huge cruise ships that polluted the seas by their high level of noise from the engines and petrol. Stop making furniture that last not even 10 years, make things to last, no longer follow stupid fashion for all consumers goods. Go. Down to basics, the World will be a better place.

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#38

Low Tide In Bretagne

Low Tide In Bretagne

Location: Côtes-d'Armor, France
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This photo is most probably one of the Saint-Brieuc bay. The bay has a very ample tide, up to 7 km of retreating sea. This is not affect of pollution, that's normal. The pollution problem in this bay is the proliferation of green algae due the the fertilizer carried by the Gouët and Gouessant rivers.

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#39

Mighty Irrawaddy River

Mighty Irrawaddy River

Location: Irrawaddy River, Myanmar
"During winter, the fisherman throws his fishing nets in the shallow waters surrounding the sandbanks of the mighty Irrawaddy River."
@minzaw (Myanmar)

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#40

We Have Created A False Illusion Of Separation From Nature

We Have Created A False Illusion Of Separation From Nature

Location: Barcelona, Spain
"We, humans, have created the false illusion that we do not depend on nature, that we can exploit its resources in an unlimited way and that we can live and survive by turning our backs on it and exploiting it indiscriminately. The current situation we are experiencing is an example that there is no force greater than nature and that we must respect all living beings on the planet and coexist in a respectful manner with them."
@fernandoflorit (Spain)

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#41

Impact Of The Dry Season

Impact Of The Dry Season

Location: Karanganyar, Indonesia
"When the weather gets very hot and dry, the large garbage disposal areas burn due to the methane gas stocked underneath."
@cymot (Indonesia)

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Anissa Lim
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went past this place during a school trip back in high school. Garbage disposal in Indonesia is incredibly dangerous & it’s everywhere around the country. It’s such a shame for a country with very very rich culture, the people are so backwards. Growing up, littering is seen like nothing wrong. Everyone assumes that someone else will clean up after them. People in Indonesia might start using recycleable plastic but I must say Indonesians are one of the most consumptive people I’ve ever met & they discard trash without care. To the ocean, to the river, it’s so shameful. Whilst the politicians are busy enriching themselves & taking ignorant b******t & pressuring their own people who want to make a difference in politics then throwing them to jail because of their faith. I’m ashamed to be Indonesian, because in this culture it’s more a big deal if a woman is not a virgin before marriage, whilst a man can have multiple wives & side chicks & it’s the woman’s fault they’re not enough.

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#42

Climate Change In Svalbard

Climate Change In Svalbard

Location: Svalbard, Norway
@thibaultdullin (Norway)

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#43

Is This Our Future?

Is This Our Future?

Location: USA
"Is this our future? As the Earth continues to heat up, this could be a common sight?"
@leemumford8 (UK)

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#44

Solar Power

Solar Power

Location: Tp. Pleiku, Vietnam
@hoacarol (Vietnam)

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#45

The Land Of Fire And Ice

The Land Of Fire And Ice

Location: Iceland
"It's not often you see get to capture two polarising worlds and extremes come together in a single moment, but if we don't act now, there'll only be fire – leaving views like this to be a thing of the past."
@joncleave (UK)

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#46

King River

King River

Location: King River, Western Australia
"Combating desertification and drylands development is one of the biggest challenges we have to face in the climate change crisis."
@simonpastor (France)

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#47

Abandoned

Abandoned

Location: Badalona, Spain
"I think is impressive how this abandoned factory can catch your attention rising up in the skyline of Barcelona."
@leowillgo (Venezuela)

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Sasha Dy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My bad, just looks like one of the refineries in PLC. Barcelona along with the photographer being Venezuelan had me seriously second guessing

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#48

Condensation Trails

Condensation Trails

Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York, USA
"Lately, you don't see so many planes in the sky anymore. The coronavirus crisis has changed the world and it seems like nature is getting a well-deserved break. However, a crisis of this amplitude won't make the climate change disappear. We need to be aware of Earth as a whole and look outside our comfort zone."
@pollyscholl (Germany)

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Nerevar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't miss them. Most of the flying was useless, selfish tourist flights.

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Melting

Melting

Location: San Bernardino, Switzerland
"We stopped on the side of the road because our car broke down. In order to kill time before the tow truck arrives, I flew my drone around the lake for 10 minutes and captured this scene, which made me think of Earth's melting poles."
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Land Of Death

Land Of Death

Location: Rajshahi, Bangladesh
"This Black Kite sitting on a cow skull is a symbol of the climate change crisis in Bangladesh. With the increasing desertification in the northern regions, the rivers and other water sources have completely dried up. Hundreds of animals die due to the lack of water and end up being eaten by vultures."
@sagorphotos (Bangladesh)

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Florencia Renedo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If a germ wipes humans from Earth, this beautiful planet will recover soon. We know this now. Hopefully we will find another way to and stay to enjoy it, instead.

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