As previously mentioned environmental photography has transformed greatly throughout the years. When it began it focused on the “nature” aspect of photography. The majority of the photos all show natural landscapes and highlight the best of what this planet has to offer.

Today environmental photography focuses on the degradation of the environment and environmental crisis. Many environmental photographers choose to make their focal point an individual in the midst of disaster. As climate change becomes more prominent we need to find a way to put out this information and to persuade people that there is an imminent danger.

While doing research there were images that were hard to look at but I felt were necessary to show. There is no easy way to face climate change and by ignoring it we are not doing ourselves or the planet any favors. While things may seem dire these environmental photographers are doing all they can to spread awareness, and as consumers of media, we too can do the same.

The following images are ones that profoundly moved me and I’m hoping they can do the same for you too.