Rong Jiang This series of images depict the crises humanity is facing without being able to see them in person.
Antarctica and the Arctic are undergoing rapid change, making the impacts of global climate change increasingly visible. Scientists report accelerating ice loss, driven by rising temperatures, pollution, and biological threats such as avian influenza. Plastic waste has reached Antarctic coastlines, while shrinking Arctic sea ice is altering polar bear habitats and hunting behavior. Data from both poles point to global consequences, including sea level rise and disrupted ocean circulation, underscoring the scale of human impact and the reality that Earth is our only home.
