Pollutant Collection

Oil refinery at night. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

False col. SEM of crocidolite fibres
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of fibres of blue asbestos, or crocidolite. All asbestos varieties are silicates (amphibole minerals), the most common being crocidolite

Svartsengi Geothermal plant, which feeds water to The Blue Lagoon, Icelands famous outdoor spa, Reyjanes Peninsula, Iceland, Polar Regions

Strandline plastic litter, Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Modern Wonders, 1938: Cleaning Air by Electricity (colour photo)
8659915 Modern Wonders, 1938: Cleaning Air by Electricity (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleaning Air by Electricity)

Crystallised patterns in an abandoned pond used for the disposal and stacking of phosphogypsum with shallow, but highly toxic radioactive green water in Huelva, Southern Spain

Service road crossing an abandoned pond used for the disposal and stacking of phosphogypsum with crystallised patterns and shallow, but highly toxic radioactive green water in Huelva, Southern Spain

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Turtle approaching surgical glove drifting in the ocean. The glove looks like a jellyfish which is one of its common foods

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Used surgical glove drifting at sea, along with other plastic waste. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Used surgical glove drifting at sea, along with other plastic waste. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Surgical mask drifting in the ocean along with other plastic waste. Note Yellow Pygmy Goby, Lubricogobius exiguus, (about 2cm size) hiding inside the mask folds

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. The Covid-19 crisis has spurred rapid production of surgical masks, gloves, and other protective equipment

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets, in the seas and among wildlife

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Used surgical mask used adrift at sea, along with other plastic waste. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Concept image depicting the ocean pollution by plastic gloves and masks related with coronavirus disease. The Covid-19 crisis has spurred rapid production of surgical masks, gloves

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Hawksbill Turtle approaching surgical glove drifting in the ocean. The glove looks like a jellyfish which is one of its common foods.Single-use masks

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Turtle approaching surgical glove drifting in the ocean. The glove looks like a jellyfish which is one of its common foods

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Transparent plastic glove drifting in the ocean. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Used masks and surgical gloves at the waters edge in an estuary. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Used masks and surgical gloves at the waters edge in an estuary. The Covid-19 crisis has spurred rapid production of surgical masks, gloves, and other protective equipment

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Mask and surgical gloves on top of urban sewer grid. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Mask and surgical gloves on top of urban sewer grid. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

Mount Etna erupting on 8th September 2011, Sicily, Italy
Italy, Sicily, Mount Etna erupting on 8th September 2011

American Screw Company s. United States. Engraving, 1884
American Screw Company s. Manufactory of patent Gimlet-Pointet Screws. United States. Engraving, 1884

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

Lysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) chick amoung plastic deprits
Lysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) chick amoung plastic debris

Fifty tons of plastic arrive at Midway each year brought by circular currents, known as the North Pacific Gyre. About 80% of this marine trash comes from land

An aerial view of smoke covered mountain peaks and valleys in eastern California

Industrial steam exhaust

Triphenylene hydrocarbon molecule F007 / 0202
Triphenylene polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), molecular model. Triphenylene is an environmental pollutant and suspected to be carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic

Triphenylene hydrocarbon molecule F007 / 0201
Triphenylene polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), molecular model. Triphenylene is an environmental pollutant and suspected to be carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic

Dibenzanthracene hydrocarbon molecule F007 / 0142
Dibenzanthracene polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), molecular model. Dibenz(a, h)anthracene is an environmental pollutant and suspected to be carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic

Dibenzanthracene hydrocarbon molecule F007 / 0141
Dibenzanthracene polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), molecular model. Dibenz(a, h)anthracene is an environmental pollutant and suspected to be carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic

Corannulene polycyclic, molecular model F007 / 0135
Corannulene polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), molecular model. Corannulene is an environmental pollutant and suspected to be carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic

Benzoperylene molecular model F007 / 0116
Benzoperylene polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), molecular model. Benzoperylene is an environmental pollutant and suspected to be carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic

Benzoperylene molecular model F007 / 0115
Benzoperylene polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), molecular model. Benzoperylene is an environmental pollutant and suspected to be carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic

Benzofluoranthene, molecular model F007 / 0114
Benzofluoranthene molecular model. Benzofluoranthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). PAHs are environmental pollutants and have carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects

Benzofluoranthene, molecular model F007 / 0113
Benzofluoranthene molecular model. Benzofluoranthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). PAHs are environmental pollutants and have carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects

Facial scrub particles, SEM. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of particles found within consumer facial scrub lotion

Oil sand
MODEL RELEASED. Oil sand. Gloved hands holding oil sand from the Athabasca oil sands deposits in northern Alberta, Canada. Oil sands are a form of bitumen deposit

Nuclear waste disposal, conceptual image C014 / 0674
Nuclear waste disposal, conceptual computer artwork

Asbestos fibres, light micrograph
Light micrograph with Normarski Differential Contrast (DIC) illumination of asbestos fibres. Asbestos has been used in the building industry for many years as a result of its heat resistance

Industrial smokestack venting hot flue gases

Settling pond reclamation. Pile of overburden (black) in a oil plants settling pond. The buildings of the oil mine and processing plant are in the background

Oil plant settling pond, aerial photograph. The waste water in this settling pond contains crushed rock, sand, crude oil and bitumen

Oil plant scarecrow (lower right), used to keep waterfowl off the oil plants settling ponds. The waste discharged to these settling ponds contains traces of crude oil and bitumen

Coal power station. Coal-fired power station. This power station burns coal to heat water and produce steam, which drives electricity-generating turbines. Photographed in Arizona, USA

Gypsum storage at a power station. Piles of limestone and gypsum inside a storage building at a coal-fired power station. Gypsum (calcium sulphate)

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: Exploring the Multifaceted World of Pollutants" Oil refinery at night: A haunting reminder of the environmental consequences we face due to pollutants released by industrial activities. False col. SEM of crocidolite fibers: Peering into a microscopic world, these deadly asbestos fibers serve as a stark warning about the hidden dangers lurking in our surroundings. Svartsengi Geothermal plant, feeding The Blue Lagoon: While providing relaxation and rejuvenation for visitors, this geothermal plant raises concerns about potential pollutants that may find their way into Iceland's famous outdoor spa. DDT pesticide molecule: Unveiling the chemical structure behind one of history's most notorious pollutants, reminding us of its devastating impact on ecosystems and human health. Strandline plastic litter at Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park: A distressing sight showcasing how plastic pollution infiltrates even pristine natural landscapes, urging us to rethink our consumption habits. American Screw Company s. , United States Engraving (1884): An intriguing glimpse into industrial practices from over a century ago reminds us that pollution has long been an issue requiring attention and action. Crystallized patterns in an abandoned pond used for disposal: Nature's attempt to reclaim what was once polluted territory showcases both resilience and the need for responsible waste management practices. Service road crossing an abandoned pond used for disposal (13132609): This eerie scene serves as a poignant reminder that past actions can leave lasting scars on our environment if we fail to address them appropriately. 13132608 - 13132607 - 13132606: These enigmatic numbers represent unidentified locations where pollution persists silently; they symbolize countless sites worldwide still awaiting remediation efforts and restoration initiatives.