Unsettling images reveal stark impact of humans on the environment

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These aerial shots from photographer and environmental activist J.Henry Fair, drawn from a new exhibition, show the impact of human activity on the landscape…

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  • Reported by New Scientist and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 UTC.

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