Air Pollution Collection

Streamlined Hudson
A streamlined 4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotive of the New York Central Railroad. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss and built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO), the engines were introduced in 1938

Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s
Riverboats loading at the Ohio River levee in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Nevada Test, 23rd July 1957

A stray dog stands as smoke billows from a burning garbage dump on outskirts of Ahmedabad
A stray dog stands as smoke billows from a burning garbage dump on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, November 18, 2019. REUTERS/Amit Dave TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

USA, Wyoming, Old Faithful geyser at Yellowstone National Park (Large format sizes available)

Beryl Bravo Oil rig in the North Sea

Postcard circa 1900, Victorian / Edwardian Social History. North Shields Fish Quay on river Tyne in 1890
Postcard circa 1900, Victorian/Edwardian Social History. North Shields Fish Quay on river Tyne in 1890. Fishing boats, people and work on the river; North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

A thick Winter fog in London
5310198 A thick Winter fog in London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a thick Winter fog in London as a result of air pollution. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A new use for gutta percha, 1850
3359127 A new use for gutta percha, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a new use for gutta percha (rubber) based on assumption that air above the head was less polluted than that near the pavement

Article suggesting a new use for gutta percha (rubber) based on the assumption that air above the head was less
5308864 Article suggesting a new use for gutta percha (rubber) based on the assumption that air above the head was less polluted than that near the pavement and gutter

The smoking chimneys of Sheffield
5310003 The smoking chimneys of Sheffield; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the smoking chimneys of Sheffield. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The pottery kilns and factories of Stoke-on-Trent
5310004 The pottery kilns and factories of Stoke-on-Trent; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the pottery kilns and factories of Stoke-on-Trent, belching smoke)

The air pollution common in Victorian cities
5310197 The air pollution common in Victorian cities; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the air pollution common in Victorian cities)

British liquid fire attack, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British liquid fire attack, 7 Jul 1917. Liquid fire demonstration during King George V's visit to the Gas School, Helfaut, France, July 7, 1917 during World War I.

City of Erie (Pennsylvania), c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
City of Erie (Pennsylvania), c1900

Whirleys unloading ore, Penna. R.R. [Pennsylvania Railroad] docks, Erie, Pa. ca 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Whirleys unloading ore, Penna. R.R. [Pennsylvania Railroad] docks, Erie, Pa. ca 1900

Ore dock and harbor, Cleveland, Ohio, c1901. Creator: Unknown
Ore dock and harbor, Cleveland, Ohio, c1901

Gold mine, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Gold mine, between c1900 and c1930

View of a Village in the Barabinsk Steppe in Winter, 1880-1897. Creator: Pavel Mikhailovich Kosharov
View of a Village in the Barabinsk Steppe in Winter, 1880-1897. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings

Lake Baikal. Icebreaker, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Lake Baikal. Icebreaker, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

The icebreaker "Baikal" is on its way, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
The icebreaker "Baikal" is on its way, 1904-1914. This postcard is from the "Lake Baikal" series. National Library of Russia

Locomotive Steam Train in Infrared, Pretoria, Gauteng
A South African Locomotive Steam Train in Infrared in the Railroad Station in Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa. In South Africa, as elsewhere in the world

Residential buildings are seen amid morning smog in Pristina January 30, 2018. Picture taken January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Hazir Reka

A traffic signal displays a red light during heavy fog in Delhi, India December 1, 2016. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Aerial view of the British Oil & Cake Mill, on the banks of the River Hull, Stoneferry, Hull. 1st September 1954

Aerial view of Teesside. Cleveland, across to Billingham. 28th July 1995

Aerial view of London with Battersea power station in foreground August 1959

Kincardine Electric Power Station October 1960 To be opened by Queen Elizabeth 11 River Forth

Oil rig Ocean Odyssey April 1989

AUSTRALIA-WEATHER-FIRES
The sails of the Opera House are lit with a series of images to show support for the communities affected by the bushfires and to express the gratitude to the emergency services

Gorky Park, industry, industrial, pollution, polluting, global warming, climate change, skyline, Moscow, Russia, Russian, Europe, European, air pollution, bleak, dreary, grey, gloomy, grim, smoke

Smoke Hazard Reduction Holsworthy
Thick smoke can be seen along Wollongongs northern beaches south of Sydney, Friday, August 3, 2018. Smoke coming from a fire in the Holsworthy military reserve in Sydneys south has been seen

The Houses of Parliament are seen in late afternoon mist in central London November 16, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN - Tags: CITYSPACE TRAVEL SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

An American bison (bison bison) walks with her new-born calf in the grasslands of the Janos Biosphere Reserve in Janos, in Chihuahua state, May 16, 2014

A Palestinian protester throws back a tear gas canister fired by Israeli troops during clashes following a demonstration against Jewish settlements in the West Bank village of Bilin

A general view of Xijiang village before Miao New Years day in Leishan County, southeast Guizhou province November 23, 2012

A pedestrian walks on a bridge on a polluted day in Beijings central business area, China April 2, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee

A building under construction is seen amid heavy smog in Beijings central business area, China April 2, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee

An exhaust pipe of a car is pictured on a street in a Berlin, Germany, February 22, 2018. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

A view shows a chimney of the Trypillian thermal power plant in Kiev region, Ukraine November 23, 2017. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

The sun shines above thick smog trapped in Utah Valley in Alpine, Utah, U.S. December 12, 2017. Sometimes during the winter, temperature inversions form in Salt Lake Valley

A parched tree is silhouetted in the hazy cityscape of Cuiaba, midwest Brazil, August 26, 2010. A large mass of warm dry air predominated most of Brazil leaving low air humidity in parts of

A general view of Santiago under a heavy layer of smog
A general view of the Chilean capital Santiago under a heavy layer of smog during a fall day June 2, 2011. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Fireworks explode over the temple of the Parthenon during New Year celebrations in Athens January 1, 2013. REUTERS/Yorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY TRAVEL TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A largely unlit downtown Manhattan stands under a night sky due to a power blackout caused by Hurricane Sandy in New York October 30, 2012

A traffic sign to reduce speed is pictured at Leipziger street to help to reduce air pollution in Berlin, Germany, April 11, 2018. The word reads air pollution monitoring

A building under construction is seen amidst smog on a polluted day in Shenyang, Liaoning province November 21, 2014. Hurt by a cooling property sector

A Sarajevo TV tower is seen as smog blankets Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina December 27, 2015. With severe air pollution affecting the cities nestled among the mountains

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"Unveiling the Dark Veil: A Glimpse into Air Pollution's Chokehold" The Streamlined Hudson, once a symbol of progress, now battles through a haze of air pollution. Cincinnati's Ohio River in the 1860s - an idyllic scene tainted by the invisible threat of air pollution. The Nevada Test unleashes not only destructive power but also toxic fumes, reminding us of the dual nature of nuclear explosions. Amidst billowing smoke from a burning garbage dump on Ahmedabad's outskirts, a stray dog bears witness to the consequences of unchecked air pollution. Even Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful geyser is not immune to the encroaching grasp in Wyoming, USA. As a Boeing 737 takes off against a sunset backdrop, it leaves behind traces that contribute to our planet's deteriorating air quality. Haifa petrochemical plant stands as both an emblem and perpetrator of industrial pollution amidst its surroundings. Infrared captures the haunting image of a Locomotive Steam Train in Pretoria enveloped by smog – highlighting how even vintage beauty succumbs to modern-day pollutants. Morning smog shrouds Pristina’s residential buildings, serving as an alarming wake-up call about our collective responsibility towards combating air pollution. Delhi’s heavy fog reveals traffic signals hidden beneath its blanket—a stark reminder that polluted skies can impair visibility and endanger lives. Australia weather fires unleash more than just flames; they ignite concerns over worsening global warming and climate change due to increased emissions. Gorky Park becomes entangled with industry—a chilling portrayal where recreational spaces collide with polluting forces threatening our environment. In this captivating collection spanning different eras and locations worldwide, we are confronted with undeniable evidence—air pollution knows no boundaries nor time constraints—it permeates our past, present, and future.