Poster Print : Oil industry pollution
Poster Prints from Science Photo Library
Oil industry pollution
Oil industry pollution. Tailings settling pond with residual crude oil and bitumen floating on the surface. In the background is the Syncrude oil processing plant. Photographed in the Athabasca Oils Sands, Alberta, Canada
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Media ID 6365397
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2008 Albert A Athabasca Oil Sands Atmospheric Pollution Bitumen Bituminous Sands Canada Canadian Crude Oil Energy Industry Energy Source Environmental Facility Fossil Fuel Fuels July Land Use Mine Mining Nonrenewable North American Oil Industry Oil Plant Oil Pollution Oil Reserves Oil Resources Oil Sands Oil Slick Pollutant Polluted Pollution Power Industry Processing Plant Refinery Sand Settling Settling Pond Smoke Syncrude Tailings Tailings Pond Tar Sands Waste Waste Water Water Pollution
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of impactful poster prints, featuring this striking image from Science Photo Library. Witness the raw reality of oil industry pollution with this evocative image of a tailings settling pond. The still waters reflect the residual crude oil and bitumen, while the Syncrude oil processing plant looms in the background. These high-quality poster prints ignite conversation and inspire action, making them an essential addition to any workspace or educational environment. Order yours today and bring the power of visual storytelling to your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Science Photo Library captures the devastating effects of oil industry pollution in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. The image showcases a tailings settling pond tainted with residual crude oil and bitumen floating ominously on its surface. In the background looms the imposing Syncrude oil processing plant, symbolizing the heart of this industrial activity. Taken in July 2008, this photograph serves as a stark reminder of the environmental consequences caused by our reliance on fossil fuels. The polluted sand and water stand as testament to an industry that has left its mark on both land and atmosphere. The Canadian landscape, once pristine and untouched, now bears witness to extensive mining operations and refinery facilities that have scarred it irreversibly. This snapshot encapsulates not only the physical waste produced but also highlights how these activities contribute to atmospheric pollution and water contamination. As we navigate through the 21st century seeking sustainable energy sources, images like this remind us of our responsibility to protect our environment for future generations. It is crucial that we address these issues head-on by investing in cleaner alternatives while minimizing nonrenewable energy consumption. Science Photo Library's powerful portrayal urges us to reflect upon our choices regarding land use and resource exploitation. Let it serve as a call-to-action against further degradation caused by oil industry pollution worldwide.
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