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Shenyang Copper Smelter, China
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Shenyang Copper Smelter, China
Shenyang, Liaoning China - December 2000
I lived in Shenyang for a year as Director of an EU/China air pollution project, and came to know it well. Its main claim to fame then was its shocking air pollution, caused by massive heavy industry, coal-fired heating and burgeoning traffic fleet. Here is one of its most notorious industrial blackspots, the copper smelter
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This print captures the haunting reality of Shenyang Copper Smelter, located in Liaoning, China. Taken in December 2000, it serves as a stark reminder of the city's notorious air pollution crisis during that time. As Director of an EU/China air pollution project, I had the opportunity to intimately acquaint myself with Shenyang and its struggles. The image showcases one of the most infamous industrial blackspots in Shenyang - the copper smelter. Its towering smokestacks belch out thick plumes of toxic fumes and emissions into the already bleak sky. The silhouette against this gloomy backdrop is a chilling testament to the environmental damage caused by heavy industry, coal-fired heating systems, and an ever-expanding traffic fleet. Looking up at this scene through a haze of pollution, one cannot help but feel overwhelmed by its ugliness and toxicity. The conveyer belt system visible adds to the industrial landscape's grimness. This photograph encapsulates not only a specific location but also represents larger issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, climate change concerns, and overall public health hazards. Captured by Jon Bower from Universal Images Group (UIG), this striking image serves as a powerful reminder that we must continue our efforts towards cleaner industries and sustainable practices for a healthier future – both for cities like Shenyang and our planet as a whole.
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