2. Waterways in Geamăna, Transylvania
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Gheorghe Popa won in the “Abstract” category of the Drone Photo Awards in 2021 with a rather ominous image captured over Transylvanian waterways. Despite their stunning appearance, these streams are toxic.
Geamăna, Transylvania Waterways, @culturawow/Pinterest
Chemical waste from copper and gold mining at Geamana has stained the blue waters. For many years, mining firms have been taking advantage of the small Romanian community known as Geamana. Geamana produced 11,000 tons of copper annually during its peak. However, as the years have gone by, the pollution from this ostensibly successful sector has turned the small town into a scene of devastation and ruin. This picture may be beautiful, yet it conceals a sinister side.
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