Cleanup action at the Ahr Estuary after Flooding in Germany

Greenpeace campaigner Viola Wohlgemuth carries a crate during a cleanup action at the Ahr estuary in Sinzig (Germany). Flooding caused by heavy rain has washed crates of drinks and bottles from the Sinziger Mineralbrunnen company into the river.

In original language:

Aufräumaktion an der Ahrmündung

Greenpeace Kampaignerin Viola Wohlgemuth trägt eine Kiste bei einer Aufräumaktion an der Ahrmündung bei Sinzig. Hochwasser verursacht durch Starkregen hat Getränkekisten und Flaschen der Sinziger Mineralbrunnen Firma in die Ahr bei Sinzig gespült. Flaschen und Kisten liegen im Naturschutzgebiet der Ahrmündung in den Rhein.

Unique identifier: GP1SVSE7

Type: Image

Shoot date: 14/08/2021

Locations: Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Western Europe

Credit line: © David Klammer / Greenpeace

Size: 4160px × 6240px 13MB

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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Plastic Waste in the Ahr Estuary after Flooding in Germany

Plastic waste in the Ahr estuary after high water. Flooding caused by heavy rain has washed crates of drinks and bottles from the Sinziger Mineralbrunnen company into the Ahr near Sinzig. Bottles and crates lie in the nature reserve where the Ahr flows into the Rhine. Volunteers collect the rubbish.

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