George Steinmetz has photographed some of the world’s most remote environments using a motorized paraglider, allowing him a unique perspective on the effects of climate change. His passion for capturing the beauty of our planet also sheds light on pressing environmental issues.
The Impacts of Climate Change in Greenland
In Greenland, the melting ice sheet significantly contributes to rising sea levels. In 2017, Steinmetz documented glaciologists tracking surface water flows, highlighting the increased risk of ice melting.
Threats to Coastal Communities
Rice fields around Nijhum Dwip, in southern Bangladesh, are prone to flooding, which is becoming more frequent due to climate change.
An egg farm in Mato Grosso State, Brazil, is part of Brazil’s Cerrado, an area being cleared at an alarming rate for cattle ranches and soybean cultivation, impacting the ecosystem.
Innovative Solutions in Sustainability
In the Netherlands, cress-growing greenhouses implemented by Dutch company Koppert Cress showcase methods of reducing CO2 emissions by efficiently storing excess heat and cold.
China’s Transition to Renewable Energy
The Golmud Solar Park in Qinghai province symbolizes China’s commitment to renewable energy, with a pledge to invest 2.5 trillion yuan ($357 billion) in sustainable energy production from 2017 to 2020.
